{"id":27604,"date":"2021-07-21T17:20:46","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T21:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=27604"},"modified":"2021-08-23T19:17:38","modified_gmt":"2021-08-23T23:17:38","slug":"right-energy-drink-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/right-energy-drink-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Pick The Right Energy Drink For You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Walk into <a href=\"https:\/\/locations.vitaminshoppe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">your local The Vitamin Shoppe<\/a> in search of an energy drink and you\u2019re greeted by coolers lined with row after row of colorful cans. It’s a mecca of beautiful, bubbly pick-me-ups. The only tricky part, really, is choosing between them all.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Truly, your options are <i>endless\u2014<\/i>so how do you find the one that best suits your individual needs? Glad you asked! Simply answer the following questions to pinpoint your ideal energy drink. We’ll even hook you up with some specific recommendations.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>1. How do you feel about Sweeteners?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">First off, you won\u2019t find plain ol\u2019 sugar in most energy drinks. If sweeteners are an issue for you, get your hands on some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/b\/zoa\/N-cp9aby\">ZOA<\/a>. Each of the brand\u2019s five flavors comes in a regular and zero sugar variety.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Sweeteners not a problem? You\u2019ve got many more options. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/b\/vpx-vital-pharmaceuticals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bang<\/a>\u2019s ever-popular energy drinks are free of artificial colors and flavors but get their sweetness from <a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/is-sucralose-splenda-bad-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">sucralose<\/span><\/a>, an ingredient that\u2019s technically derived from sugar but is chemically modified to be hundreds of times sweeter and calorie-free.<b><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">If natural ingredients are of the utmost importance to you, try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/celsius-natural-12-pack-grapefruit-12-drinks\/e9-1036\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Celsius\u2019 Natural Energy Drinks<\/span><\/a>, available in Grapefruit and Cucumber Lime, which are sweetened with erythritol (a sugar alcohol) and stevia. (Most of Celsius\u2019 other drinks use sucralose.)<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>How much Caffeine Can you Handle?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Energy drinks exist across a whole spectrum, some providing a mild punch of caffeine along with other energizing ingredients, while others turn the caffeine volume up to 11.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Want to really amp things up? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/reign-total-body-fuel-cherry-limeade-12-drink-s\/rei0009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Reign Total Body Fuel<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/b\/vpx-vital-pharmaceuticals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bang<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/c4-ultimate-sparkling-on-go-sour-batch-bros-12-drinks\/eo-1139\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Cellucor C4 Ultimate<\/span><\/a> offer a whopping 300 milligrams of caffeine.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In the middle of the pack are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/energy-mimosa-12-drink-s\/ala0016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Alani Nu Energy Drinks<\/span><\/a> (200 milligrams of caffeine and some B vitamins), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/ghost-energy-tropical-mango-12-drink-s\/gst0003\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">GHOST Energy<\/span><\/a> (200 milligrams of caffeine plus a slew of energizing herbs and other ingredients), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/c4-sparkling-on-go-orange-slice-12-drinks\/eo-1141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Cellucor C4 Energy<\/span><\/a> (200 milligrams plus B vitamins and a couple of other boosters). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/celsius-sparkling-watermelon-watermelon-4-drinks\/e9-1019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Celsius\u2019 popular energy drinks<\/span><\/a> also contain 200 milligrams of caffeine as a part of their proprietary blend of energizing ingredients, which includes green tea leaf extract, guayana, and more.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/caffeine-metabolizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Fast Do You Metabolize Caffeine?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/b\/zoa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ZOA<\/a>, meanwhile, contains a more modest 160 milligrams of caffeine\u2014plus energizing B vitamins\u2014per can. Another chill option: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/amino-energy-sparkling-rtd-grape-12-drinks\/op-3035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Optimum Nutrition\u2019s Sparkling Amino Energy + Electrolytes<\/span><\/a>, which comes in at just 100 milligrams of caffeine.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>What kinds of flavors do you like?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Of course, it\u2019s also important that you <i>enjoy<\/i> the energy drink you crack open enough to down the whole thing\u2014and do so day after day if you bought an entire case. So, once you\u2019ve nailed down your basic requirements, get thinking about the kinds of flavors that catch your eye.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Classics<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you prefer to keep it simple, you\u2019ll always be able to find classic flavors across the whole assortment of brands and drink varieties out there.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">A few fan favorites worth considering:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/celsius-celsius-sparkling-wild-berry-4-drinks\/e9-1005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Celsius Sparkling Wild Berry Energy Drink<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/reign-total-body-fuel-cherry-limeade-12-drink-s\/rei0009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Reign Total Body Fuel Cherry Limeade Energy Drink<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/energy-watermelon-wave-12-drink-s\/ala0018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Alani Nu Watermelon Wave Energy Drink<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/amino-energy-sparkling-rtd-grape-12-drinks\/op-3035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Optimum Nutrition Grape Sparkling Amino Energy + Electrolytes<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/vpx-vital-pharmaceuticals-bang-357-blue-raspberry-12-drinks\/vz-2010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Bang Blue Razz Energy Drink<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/zoa-zero-sugar-wild-orange-12-drink-s\/zoa0005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">ZOA Wild Orange Zero Sugar Energy Drink<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/ghost-energy-citrus-12-drink-s\/gst0001\"><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s3\">GHOST Citrus Energy Drink<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/celsius-natural-12-pack-grapefruit-12-drinks\/e9-1036\"><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s3\">Celsius Sparkling Grapefruit Energy Drink<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The Creative Twists<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">That said, there is truly no shortage of creative and just plain out-there energy drink flavors to pick from if your taste buds tend to get bored (or you\u2019ve just downed one too many berry-inspired drinks in your day.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Mix it up with the following funky vibes:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/energy-mimosa-12-drink-s\/ala0016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Alani Nu Mimosa Energy Drink<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/zoa-pineapple-coconut-12-drink-s\/zoa0008\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">ZOA Pineapple Coconut Energy Drink<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/celsius-celsius-sparkling-cola-4-drinks\/e9-1004\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Celsius Cola Sparkling Energy Drink<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/bang-rainbow-unicorn-12-drinks\/vz-2054\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Bang Rainbow Unicorn Energy Drink<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/ghost-energy-redberry-12-drink-s\/gst0002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">GHOST Sour Batch Kids Energy Drink<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/bang-cotton-candy-12-drinks\/vz-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Bang Cotton Candy Energy Drink<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/amino-energy-sparkling-rtd-blueberry-lemonade-12-drinks\/op-3034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Optimum Nutrition Blueberry Lemonade Sparkling Amino Energy + Electrolytes<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/c4-ultimate-sparkling-on-go-arctic-snow-cone-12-drinks\/eo-1125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Cellucor Sparkling Arctic Snow Cone C4 Ultimate Energy Drink<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/celsius-sparkling-tropical-vibe-4-drink-s\/e9-1048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Celsius Tropical Vibe Energy Drink<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>Want Fizz?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Another consideration you don\u2019t want to take for granted: whether your energy drink has bubbles or not. If you\u2019re crushing a can before hitting the gym, maybe the thought of carbonation makes you queasy. But if all you\u2019re after is something to bust that mid-afternoon slump, some bubbles may be a more than welcome lift.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Whether you want <i>all the bubbles <\/i>or none at all, Celsius is a great brand to start with because they\u2019ve got plenty of sparkling and non-sparkling options.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Otherwise, many of the most popular drinks out there do feature some bubbles. From Bang and GHOST, to Reign and ZOA, you\u2019ll find plenty of carbonated options to stock your fridge with.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>Looking for some extra Boosters?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">There\u2019s more to most energy drinks than just caffeine. While some formulas keep it super-simple, others incorporate everything from B vitamins to popular pre-workout ingredients to focus-boosting nootropics. This way, you can tailor your fuel to your specific needs, whether it\u2019s to power through a work project or crush a workout.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/nootropics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Are Nootropics And How Do They ‘Boost’ Your Brain Power?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you\u2019re not looking for anything fancy, stick with a simple option like Alani Nu, which combines caffeine with a few B vitamins.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">However, if you want a little something extra, consider whether your priority is to power up your body or your mind. Some energy drink formulas focus on one more than the other, while others contain ingredients to boost both.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Training Fuel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">For a little extra workout <i>oomph, <\/i>check out:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Bang (contains Super Creatine, CoQ10, essential amino acids, and vitamins and minerals)<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Reign (contains BCAAs, B vitamins, and CoQ10)<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">ZOA (contains BCAAs, antioxidants, vitamins, and electrolytes)<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Celsius (contains vitamins and minerals, plus a blend of energizers such as EGCG, taurine, and guarana)<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Optimum Nutrition Essential Aminos + Electrolytes (contains, as you can guess, electrolytes plus an unmatched five grams of amino acids)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Brain Fuel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">To bump up your brainpower, try:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/c4-smart-energy-carbonated-freedom-ice-12-drink-s\/eo-1168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cellucor C4 Smart Energy Superbrain Drink<\/a> (contains 200 milligrams of green tea-derived caffeine, a patented form of focus-enhancing citicoline, and n-acetyl-l-tyrosine, an amino acid-like compound needed for neurotransmitter production)<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/discipline-go-rtd-after-burner-orange-12-drink-s\/jko0027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jocko Discipline GO Drink<\/a> (combines 95 milligrams of caffeine with B vitamins, minerals, choline, and brain-boosters like l-theanine, the herb bacopa monnieri, Alpha GPC, and more)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Finally, if you\u2019re looking for an <i>all-out<\/i> option that essentially turns you into a Power Ranger for the day, opt for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/bucked-up-energy-rtd-erica-rocket-pop-12-drinks\/dls0023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Bucked Up\u2019s Energy Drink<\/span><\/a>. It\u2019s a not-for-the-faint-of-heart formula that combines 300 milligrams of caffeine with deer antler velvet, Korean ginseng, AlphaSize Alpha-GPC, theacrine, and more.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>The bottom line: You\u2019ve got endless options<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you\u2019re still not sure where to start in finding your new go-to energy drink, go with single cans before buying cases so that you can sample different brands and formulations to figure out the flavors and ingredient profiles that make you feel energized and powerful but not strung-out or jittery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">When in doubt, stop into your local The Vitamin Shoppe for a tour of the energy drink fridge and to talk to a Health Enthusiast about what you\u2019re looking for in your next favorite can of awesome.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Walk into your local The Vitamin Shoppe in search of an energy drink and you\u2019re greeted by coolers lined with row after row of colorful cans. It’s a mecca of beautiful, bubbly pick-me-ups. The only tricky part, really, is choosing between them all. Truly, your options are endless\u2014so how do you find the one that<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/right-energy-drink-for-you\/\">Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How To Pick The Right Energy Drink For You<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":27608,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[286,7,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27604","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-editors-picks","category-nutrition","category-the-latest"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How To Pick The Right Energy Drink For You | What\u2019s Good blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking for an energy drink to add to your routine? 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