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Energy Drink Question
Jan 24^th, 2009 at 11:28am

How much taurine should an energy drink have to be effective... is more better?? How much is a good amount??

I seem to be having success with Starbucks doubleshot energy+coffee, but I am only having shadow and low level HA right now. I want to be armed with the right stuff if the beast decides he can get past my wife and really attack.

I of course have my O2 and Zyprexa for last resort but since enrgy drinks are doing well for lower level HAs, I figured why not arm myself with some ready to go.

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Linda_Howell CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Do not feed the Moderators Posts: 11927 Santa Maria, Ca. Gender:	Re: Energy Drink Question Reply #1 - Jan 24^th, 2009 at 12:34pm Eric, I've never seen one that more more than 1000mg. of Taurine. I would surmise that this would be the magic number.
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Re: Energy Drink Question
Reply #2 - Jan 24^th, 2009 at 12:52pm

Linda,

The Starbucks has 1800mg Taurine. Has Maltodextrin, L-Carnitine, Inositol, Pamax, Ginseng, and Guarana....... I know it has caffeine obviously.

I told my wife to pick up anything with taurine that is the least expensive. I figure I dont taste too much of it so why buy stuff because it tastes good.

EDITTED TO ADD: Thank you so much for your prompt reply, she is at the market now. THANK YOU!!!!!

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Re: Energy Drink Question
Reply #3 - Jan 24^th, 2009 at 7:34pm

Hi Eric
You may be aware that I have been on the Taurine/Magnesium/calcium supplements for nearly 3 years now & happy with the results; the ammount of Taurine I have taken is 150mg/day as recomended by the manufacturer.
What I believe happens with Taurine & this is my opinion only is that it is a catalyst, in that although is does have some benefits alone it makes the other supplements work better, this is why I believe the drinks like Red Bull work, it’s the Taurine that enhances the effect of the caffeine,much like adding a turbo to an engine.

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Re: Energy Drink Question
Reply #4 - Jan 24^th, 2009 at 7:52pm

Barry_T_Coles wrote on Jan 24^th, 2009 at 7:34pm:

I didn't know. I have yet to have any "real" headaches this cycle, just stronger shadows. So far the Starbucks has worked but I also got RockStar as well.

Thanks for the info. I am prepped pretty good if it gets worse for now.

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Linda_Howell CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Do not feed the Moderators Posts: 11927 Santa Maria, Ca. Gender:	Re: Energy Drink Question Reply #5 - Jan 24^th, 2009 at 8:01pm Eric, If there is a Costco near you and you are a member....buying the Rock Star by the case will save you a bundle. Anything with the name Starbucks on it is expensive as hell, as I am sure you know.
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Re: Energy Drink Question
Reply #6 - Jan 24^th, 2009 at 8:07pm

Linda_Howell wrote on Jan 24^th, 2009 at 8:01pm:

Eric,

If there is a Costco near you and you are a member....buying the Rock Star by the case will save you a bundle. Anything with the name Starbucks on it is expensive as hell, as I am sure you know.

Thanks, I am a member at Sam's club, I think.

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webgopher CH.com Junior Offline I may get older, but I refuse to grow up. Posts: 43 x0\|Lafayette\|USA\|\|0\|0\|IN,Indiana Gender:	Re: Energy Drink Question Reply #7 - Jan 26^th, 2009 at 4:38pm You might want to check out Big Lots. I found several different energy drinks for about 60 cents a can with the same amount of Taurine as RockStar and Starbucks. There was one by the name of Ace with only 20 calories for the whole can.
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Bravehead CH.com Newbie Offline Beer Beer everywhere...but not a drop to drink Posts: 9 Scotland Gender:	Re: Energy Drink Question Reply #8 - Jan 26^th, 2009 at 4:49pm For anyone in the UK: The ubiquitous Tesco is currently selling an energy drink called 'Kick' for 45p a litre.....exactly same ingredients as Red Bull and tastes exactly the same (spookily enough). I chugged a whole bottle this morning and am still shadow free 14 hours later. All the best Andy
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