{"id":37345,"date":"2026-04-17T12:44:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T16:44:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=37345"},"modified":"2026-04-17T12:45:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T16:45:11","slug":"energy-drink-empty-stomach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/energy-drink-empty-stomach\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoid Doing This One Thing If You Love Energy Drinks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/protein-fitness\/drinks-snacks\/energy-drinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">energy drink<\/a> is your early-morning lifeline, you know how quickly the juice can take you from dragging to dialed-in. That&#8217;s because<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it\u2019s common to notice the effects of caffeine more intensely when you don&#8217;t have food in your stomach, says certified personal trainer and registered dietitian <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charlotte Martin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, M.S., R.D.N., C.P.T. \u201cYou\u2019re basically getting a faster, less buffered hit of the stimulant.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The speed of the surge can be useful\u2014especially if you have things to do and people to see. But that burst also comes at a price.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the short term, \u201cthat quick hit of caffeine is more likely to cause jitters, shakiness, nausea or GI distress, or a generalized \u2018off\u2019 feeling,\u201d Martin explains. On top of that, downing energy drinks on an empty stomach can mess with your sleep-wake cycle and hormonal health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ahead, a closer look at the cons of cracking a can open on an empty stomach. Plus, expert-backed tips for adjusting your routine so you can keep the boost without the backlash.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em style=\"font-family: 'Josefin Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"><strong>ABOUT OUR EXPERTS<\/strong><\/em>:<em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/shapedbycharlotte.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlotte Martin<\/a>, M.S., R.D.N., C.P.T., is a certified personal trainer and registered dietitian. Kathleen Benson, C.S.S.D., C.P.T., R.D.N., is a board-certified sports dietitian with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vnutritionandwellness.com\/author\/kathleen-benson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VNutrition<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>The Cost Of Downing Energy Drinks on an Empty Tank<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common side effect of chugging an energy drink on an empty stomach? GI distress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy drinks can prompt the stomach to ramp up gastric acid production, says board-certified sports dietitian Kathleen Benson, C.S.S.D., C.P.T., R.D.N., of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VNutrition<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Normally, food helps neutralize or buffer that acidity. Without it, those digestive juices can irritate the stomach lining, increasing the risk of reflux, nausea, and general stomach upset, she says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/pre-workout-tolerance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">So You&#8217;ve Built Up A Wicked Pre-Workout Tolerance\u2014Here&#8217;s Your Next Move<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCaffeine can also stimulate colonic motor activity,\u201d says Martin. That\u2019s a clinical way of saying it can get your bowels moving fast, leading to an urgency to \u201cgo\u201d that can disrupt your morning routine. On top of that, many popular energy drinks are carbonated. For some people, carbonation on an empty stomach can lead to increased bloating, pressure, or discomfort, Benson adds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Cortisol Spike of Cracking A Can\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interesting fact: Downing an energy drink, thanks to its high caffeine content, can increase the production of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/supplements-for-high-cortisol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cortisol<\/a>. Colloquially, cortisol is known as the stress hormone because it helps the body regulate stress,\u00a0 says Martin. But this misunderstood hormone also regulates the sleep-wake cycle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normally, \u201ccortisol levels naturally rise in the morning as part of the awakening response,\u201d Martin explains. This surge helps you feel alert, energized, and ready to take on the day. The thing is, caffeine also increases cortisol output\u2014especially when consumed first thing in the morning, she says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two potential risks here: First, your body can start to rely on the energy drink as an external driver of alertness, suggests Benson. Over time, \u201cthat can make you dependent on caffeine for energy, rather than your body\u2019s natural wake-up signals,\u201d she says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second, \u201clayering stimulants on top of the normal cortisol output can amplify that stress-hormone signal,\u201d Martin explains. This can potentially contribute to feelings of anxiety, restlessness, or a wired-but-tired crash later on. For individuals who are chronically under-sleeping and relying on energy drinks to power through, this effect can be even more pronounced.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Other Hormones Can Be Impacted, Too<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The endocrine effects of drinking an energy drink on an empty stomach don\u2019t start and stop with cortisol. Caffeine can also increase the body\u2019s output of adrenaline, which raises your heart rate and increases alertness, says Benson. Without food in the system, this surge can feel more intense, often showing up as jitteriness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt\u2019s also possible to experience a temporary reduction in insulin sensitivity and slightly more blood sugar variability,\u201d she says. Why? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8093320\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine and adrenaline<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> signal to the liver to release stored glucose (sugar) into the bloodstream.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost immediately, you get an extra quick hit of energy. But without breakfast in your belly to stabilize things, a noticeable dip will follow, according to Benson. This can manifest as exhaustion, shakiness, or irritability. \u201cThis impact can be especially noticeable with higher doses of caffeine, or when the beverage includes additional stimulant sources like guarana,\u201d she says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/healthy-blood-sugar-habits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4 Habits That Support Healthy Blood Sugar\u2014No Monitor Needed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be clear: \u201cThat does not mean one energy drink on an empty stomach is causing metabolic catastrophe,\u201d says Martin. But caffeine\u2014especially when consumed on an empty stomach\u2014can put you on a spike-and-crash energy roller coaster. If repeated over time, that up-and-down pattern may make it harder to maintain steady energy throughout the day, ultimately making you dependent on additional energy drinks to perk back up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Ideal Way To Down Your Morning Energy Drink<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest assured, you don\u2019t have to quit the most flavorful part of your morning to ease these side effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you mitigate them, though? It\u2019s simple. \u201cDon\u2019t pair a stimulant bomb with literally nothing,\u201d says Martin. Even a small amount of food can help take the edge off the caffeine, making it less harsh on both your GI and endocrine system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally, your pre-energy-drink breakfast will include a combination of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/protein-fitness\/protein-powders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">protein<\/a> and carbs, along with some fat and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/digestion-gut-health\/fiber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fiber<\/a>, Martin says. Think Greek yogurt and fruit, toast with eggs, a protein smoothie, or oatmeal with nuts and milk. \u201cThe protein helps with satiety, carbs give your body fuel, and the other nutrients support digestion and stabilize energy,\u201d she explains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timing matters, too. Benson suggests waiting 60 to 90 minutes after waking to pop the top on your favorite energy bev. \u201cThis allows your natural cortisol rise to do its job first, so the caffeine works <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your body, rather than stacking on top of it,\u201d she shares.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that\u2019s not realistic, even waiting 30 minutes and grabbing a quick 100- to 200-calorie bite (like half a banana, a spoonful of almond butter, or part of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/protein-fitness\/drinks-snacks\/protein-bars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">protein bar<\/a>) is healthier for you than guzzling an energy drink as soon as your alarm goes off.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If an energy drink is your early-morning lifeline, you know how quickly the juice can take you from dragging to dialed-in. 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