{"id":523424,"date":"2022-01-14T16:51:01","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T08:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/?p=523424"},"modified":"2022-03-08T15:39:12","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T07:39:12","slug":"energy-drinks-vs-alcohol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-alcohol\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Drinks Vs. Alcohol (Which Should You Drink?)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:56.32%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:56.24%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>It&rsquo;s uncommon to confuse energy drinks and alcohol with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, considering the modern formulations and somewhat unfamiliar ingredients of beverages, it&rsquo;s easy to mistake some brands with each other. This is most especially now where some energy drinks contain alcohol and vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an energy drink enthusiast and an occasional alcohol drinker myself,&nbsp;<strong>I believe that both beverages are the complete opposite<\/strong>. This topic is something that I want other people to be acquainted with, especially since I got to know the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/alcohol\/fact-sheets\/caffeine-and-alcohol.htm#:~:text=When%20alcohol%20is%20mixed%20with,risk%20of%20alcohol%2Dattributable%20harms.\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dangers<\/a>&nbsp;of taking caffeine, alcohol, and even both at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help with your research, I compiled everything you need to know in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Let&rsquo;s start&hellip;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662ac475e2c9a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-alcohol\/#What_Is_In_Energy_Drinks\" title=\"What Is In Energy Drinks?\">What Is In Energy Drinks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-alcohol\/#What_Is_In_Alcohol\" title=\"What Is In Alcohol?\">What Is In Alcohol?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-alcohol\/#What_Will_Happen_If_You_Have_Energy_Drinks\" title=\"What Will Happen If You Have Energy Drinks?\">What Will Happen If You Have Energy Drinks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-alcohol\/#What_Will_Happen_If_You_Drink_Alcohol\" title=\"What Will Happen If You Drink Alcohol?\">What Will Happen If You Drink Alcohol?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-alcohol\/#When_Should_You_Have_Energy_Drinks\" title=\"When Should You Have Energy Drinks?\">When Should You Have Energy Drinks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-alcohol\/#When_Should_You_Have_Alcohol\" title=\"When Should You Have Alcohol?\">When Should You Have Alcohol?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-alcohol\/#Pros_And_Cons_Of_Energy_Drinks\" title=\"Pros And Cons Of Energy Drinks\">Pros And Cons Of Energy Drinks<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-alcohol\/#Pros\" title=\"Pros\">Pros<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-alcohol\/#Cons\" title=\"Cons\">Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-alcohol\/#Pros_And_Cons_Of_Alcohol\" title=\"Pros And Cons Of Alcohol\">Pros And Cons Of Alcohol<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-alcohol\/#Pros-2\" title=\"Pros\">Pros<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-alcohol\/#Cons-2\" title=\"Cons\">Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-alcohol\/#Can_You_Mix_Energy_Drinks_And_Alcohol\" title=\"Can You Mix Energy Drinks And Alcohol?\">Can You Mix Energy Drinks And Alcohol?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-alcohol\/#Best_Energy_Drinks_To_Consider\" title=\"Best Energy Drinks To Consider\">Best Energy Drinks To Consider<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-alcohol\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-alcohol\/#Related_Articles\" title=\"Related Articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_In_Energy_Drinks\"><\/span>What Is In Energy Drinks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Energy drinks mainly consists of stimulants like caffeine and amino acids.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Boxes of Monster Energy Drinks on a shelf\" class=\"wp-image-522446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1.jpeg 1250w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-768x433.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-720x405.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-735x414.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-335x189.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-347x195.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-520x293.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-640x360.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-960x541.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-1080x608.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Boxes of Monster Energy Drinks on a shelf\" class=\"wp-image-522446 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1.jpeg.webp 1250w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-300x169.jpeg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-768x433.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-480x270.jpeg.webp 480w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-720x405.jpeg.webp 720w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-320x180.jpeg.webp 320w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-735x414.jpeg.webp 735w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-335x189.jpeg.webp 335w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-347x195.jpeg.webp 347w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-520x293.jpeg.webp 520w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-640x360.jpeg.webp 640w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-960x541.jpeg.webp 960w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1-1080x608.jpeg.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/monster_uk_shelf_5_1250x-1.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption><em>Monster is one of the most popular energy drinks.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>More often than not, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2966367\/\" target=\"_blank\">canned<\/a> energy drinks like <a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/monster-energy-caffeine-and-ingredients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monster<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/red-bull-caffeine-and-ingredients-analysed\/\" target=\"_blank\">Red Bull<\/a> have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Caffeine<\/li><li>Amino Acids like Taurine<\/li><li>Electrolytes<\/li><li>Vitamins<\/li><li>Sugar\/Artificial Sweeteners<\/li><li>Plant Extracts<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy drinks in <a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/best-energy-drink-powders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">powder<\/a> form usually have <strong>better <\/strong>and <strong>healthier<\/strong> offers since they offer more than just a good set of B complex. Others also have specialized <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mic.com\/life\/what-are-nootropics-drinks-do-they-actually-work-19428018\" target=\"_blank\">nootropics<\/a> to have an equally good boost in <strong>mental performance<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless otherwise stated, you can also expect energy drinks to be mostly <strong>vegan<\/strong> and <strong>gluten-free<\/strong>, a big plus for those following special diets. There are also <a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/best-energy-drinks-for-a-ketogenic-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ketogenic-friendly<\/a> ones, but it&rsquo;s a more <strong>uncommon<\/strong> variant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_In_Alcohol\"><\/span>What Is In Alcohol?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alcoholic beverages primarily has depressants, which are ethanol and alcohol itself.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/resized-image-Promo-2022-01-12T052317.982.jpeg\" alt=\"A collection of hard liquor\" class=\"wp-image-523431\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/resized-image-Promo-2022-01-12T052317.982.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"A collection of hard liquor\" class=\"wp-image-523431 lazyload\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption><em>Alcoholic beverages are usually made up of alcohol and compounds.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrary to stimulant-infused energy drinks,&nbsp;<strong>alcohols are more depressants<\/strong>. This applies to any liquor type, whether it be beer, wine, gin, or complex variants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For reference, here is a list of the most common&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/alcoholic-beverages#:~:text=The%20major%20constituents%20usually%20consist,the%20components%20of%20alcoholic%20beverages.\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ingredients<\/a>&nbsp;in alcoholic beverages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Ethanol<\/li><li>Fuel Alcohols<\/li><li>Organic Acids<\/li><li>Carbonyl Compounds<\/li><li>Sugar<\/li><li>Sulfur Compounds<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alcohols also come in liquid form only<\/strong>. It&rsquo;s improbable that you find a powdered version of it, especially considering&nbsp;<strong>building foundations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Will_Happen_If_You_Have_Energy_Drinks\"><\/span>What Will Happen If You Have Energy Drinks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Having energy drinks will make you feel more energized, both in terms of physical and mental aspects.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you may have already known, drinking energy drinks means having&nbsp;<strong>increased energy levels<\/strong>. Again, this is because of its caffeine and other present stimulants (if&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/best-non-caffeinated-energy-drinks\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">no caffeine<\/a>&nbsp;is used).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, you can also&nbsp;<strong>expect<\/strong>&nbsp;these&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caffeineinformer.com\/energy-drink-benefits\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">benefits<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Improved Concentration<\/li><li>Lower Fatigue Levels<\/li><li>Increased Alertness<\/li><li>Longer Physical Endurance<\/li><li>Overall Better Performance<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, keep in mind that although energy drinks work, having&nbsp;too much&nbsp;of them can still&nbsp;<strong>overturn its claimed pros<\/strong>. Make sure that you stick to&nbsp;<strong>only one serving<\/strong>&nbsp;at most to avoid&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/healthyeating.sfgate.com\/disadvantages-drinking-energy-drinks-5505.html\">complications<\/a>&nbsp;like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Sleeping Issues<\/li><li>Heart Problems (Arrhythmia,&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/best-energy-drinks-for-high-blood-pressure\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High Blood<\/a>&nbsp;Pressure, Afib)<\/li><li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/can-you-drink-energy-drinks-on-an-empty-stomach\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digestive<\/a>&nbsp;Issues<\/li><li>Caffeine Dependence<\/li><li>Aggravated Anxiousness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnant and lactating women<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>children under 18<\/strong>, and people with&nbsp;<strong>existing health issues<\/strong>&nbsp;should also&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharecare.com\/health\/non-alcoholic-drinking\/who-should-avoid-energy-drinks\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">avoid<\/a>&nbsp;energy drinks despite the benefits offered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Will_Happen_If_You_Drink_Alcohol\"><\/span>What Will Happen If You Drink Alcohol?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Drinking even a moderate amount of alcohol can make you mentally unstable temporarily.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/resized-image-Promo-2022-01-12T045849.408-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Hand pouring alcohol on a glass\" class=\"wp-image-523427\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/resized-image-Promo-2022-01-12T045849.408-1.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Hand pouring alcohol on a glass\" class=\"wp-image-523427 lazyload\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption><em>Alcohol can make you drowsy after a few drinks.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Realistically,&nbsp;<strong>you won&rsquo;t get any health or physical benefits from drinking alcohol<\/strong>&nbsp;aside from the&nbsp;<strong>liberating feeling<\/strong>&nbsp;that comes with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is an overview of what may&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alcohol.org.nz\/alcohol-its-effects\/about-alcohol\/what-happens-when-you-drink-alcohol\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">happen<\/a>&nbsp;if you drink liquor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Emotional Instability<\/li><li>Drowsiness<\/li><li>Mood Swings<\/li><li>Bloating<\/li><li>Loss of Balance and Clear Vision<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note, though, that these are also&nbsp;<strong>short-term<\/strong>&nbsp;effects like energy drinks.&nbsp;<strong>Long-term ones can be worse<\/strong>&nbsp;and can&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/vertavahealthmassachusetts.com\/alcohol\/long-term-effects\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">include<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Alcohol Dependence and Addiction<\/li><li>Increased Risks of Kidney and Liver&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kidney.org\/atoz\/content\/alcohol#:~:text=More%20than%20two%20drinks%20a,can%20filter%20your%20blood%20well.\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diseases<\/a><\/li><li>Weight Gain<\/li><li>Decreased Quality of&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/what-alcohol-does-to-your-body-and-mind-2012-11#:~:text=Alcohol%20interferes%20with%20your%20brains%20coordination%20centers%2C%20making%20you%20clumsy.&amp;text=Loss%20of%20coordination%20stems%20from,turns%20off%20some%20brain%20cells.\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coordination<\/a><\/li><li>Cognitive Issues<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&rsquo;t want to go through the adverse effects said above, you have to be keen on&nbsp;<strong>the number of alcohol servings<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>how often you have them<\/strong>. Better yet,&nbsp;<strong>you should avoid drinking it while it&rsquo;s still early<\/strong>. Addiction is much more&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/stages-alcoholism\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prominent<\/a>&nbsp;in this beverage type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_You_Have_Energy_Drinks\"><\/span>When Should You Have Energy Drinks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It&rsquo;s best to have energy drinks 20 to 30 minutes before your physical or mental activity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Hype-energy-drinks-for-workout.jpg\" alt=\"Person lifting barbells\" class=\"wp-image-16894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Hype-energy-drinks-for-workout.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Hype-energy-drinks-for-workout-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Hype-energy-drinks-for-workout-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Hype-energy-drinks-for-workout.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Person lifting barbells\" class=\"wp-image-16894 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Hype-energy-drinks-for-workout.jpg.webp 1250w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Hype-energy-drinks-for-workout-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Hype-energy-drinks-for-workout-768x432.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Hype-energy-drinks-for-workout.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption><em>Energy drinks are best drunk before an activity.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be able to&nbsp;<strong>make the most out of energy drinks<\/strong>&nbsp;if you have them some time, preferably&nbsp;<strong>20 to 30 minutes<\/strong>, before your activity. It can be a part of your workout routine, long study sesh, or upcoming&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/best-energy-drink-for-tennis\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sports<\/a>&nbsp;game. Nevertheless, the&nbsp;<strong>time<\/strong>&nbsp;as to when you have&nbsp;<strong>it will play a significant role in its effectiveness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I also recommend having energy drinks only if needed<\/strong>. If you don&rsquo;t need an energy boost, then having this will be pointless. Opt for other refreshments like&nbsp;<strong>tea<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>soft drink<\/strong>&nbsp;if so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, drinking this before you plan on sleeping will only open more cons.&nbsp;<strong>If you don&rsquo;t want to go through tedious stages in insomnia and other sleeping issues, then avoid energy drinks at all costs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_You_Have_Alcohol\"><\/span>When Should You Have Alcohol?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There is no right time to have alcohol in your system, but it&rsquo;s best if you only have this during special occasions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/resized-image-Promo-2022-01-12T052813.485.jpeg\" alt=\"People having a party\" class=\"wp-image-523432\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/resized-image-Promo-2022-01-12T052813.485.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"People having a party\" class=\"wp-image-523432 lazyload\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption><em>Alcohol is usually drunk at parties.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Parties, reunions, gatherings, and simple celebratory events are everyday occurrences where people have alcohol. Some drink liquor for no reason, but&nbsp;<strong>the former stays a viable option<\/strong>&nbsp;if you&rsquo;re looking for the &ldquo;best&rdquo; time to have it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also a&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/today.yougov.com\/topics\/food\/articles-reports\/2020\/06\/25\/time-drink#:~:text=Roughly%20one%20in%20eight%20(13,appropriate%20to%20raise%20a%20glass.\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study<\/a>&nbsp;that any time&nbsp;<strong>past 6 pm<\/strong>&nbsp;is also a good option if you plan on drinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as I said a while ago,&nbsp;<strong>there is no right time to drink&nbsp;<\/strong>alcohol since it isn&rsquo;t necessary. It doesn&rsquo;t&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/alcohol_and_nutrition\/article.htm#:~:text=Alcohol%20would%20not%20fall%20under,and%20different%20amounts%20of%20sugar.\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contribute<\/a>&nbsp;to a healthy fluid intake or the overall body performance. Because of this,&nbsp;<strong>the said time only depends on when it won&rsquo;t harm your hangover or weight.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_And_Cons_Of_Energy_Drinks\"><\/span>Pros And Cons Of Energy Drinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re a beginner in energy drinks, here are the pros and cons that you should be aware of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros\"><\/span>Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, the pros are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>It comes in&nbsp;<strong>diverse<\/strong>&nbsp;variations (sugar-free, gluten-free, vegan, caffeine-free, calorie-free, etc.).<\/li><li>Taking ideal servings comes with&nbsp;<strong>mental and physical improvements<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Energy drinks can aid in&nbsp;<strong>muscle recovery<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Benefits are&nbsp;<strong>guaranteed<\/strong>&nbsp;as long as healthy adults take them.<\/li><li>There are&nbsp;<strong>specific regulations<\/strong>&nbsp;that you can follow to avoid overconsumption.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons\"><\/span>Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/oregon.providence.org\/forms-and-information\/a\/ask-an-expert-energy-drinks-is-there-a-downside\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cons<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Energy drinks are linked to&nbsp;<strong>sleeping problems<\/strong>.<\/li><li>People with&nbsp;<strong>low caffeine tolerance<\/strong>&nbsp;can experience many side effects even in tiny servings.<\/li><li>Constant overconsumption of energy drinks can lead to&nbsp;<strong>addiction<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Caffeine can be a&nbsp;<strong>sensitive<\/strong>&nbsp;ingredient to many people.<\/li><li>Drinking energy drinks can cause&nbsp;<strong>fluctuations<\/strong>&nbsp;in blood pressure.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_And_Cons_Of_Alcohol\"><\/span>Pros And Cons Of Alcohol<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, alcohol also comes with its fair share of pros and cons. Below is an overview that you can refer to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-2\"><\/span>Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a list of the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/korytn96\/2017\/07\/07\/finding-treatment-for-alcohol-addiction\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pros<\/a>&nbsp;of drinking alcohol&nbsp;<strong>moderately<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>You will be able to feel&nbsp;<strong>liberated<\/strong>&nbsp;in terms of expressing emotions.<\/li><li>Occasional alcohol drinking is proven to&nbsp;<strong>lower risks of heart diseases<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Alcohol can be a&nbsp;<strong>quick remedy<\/strong>&nbsp;to common cold.<\/li><li>Moderate servings of alcohol can&nbsp;<strong>regulate blood sugar<\/strong>&nbsp;levels.<\/li><li>Having balanced alcohol in your system can&nbsp;<strong>improve your eating habits<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons-2\"><\/span>Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cons are&nbsp;<strong>much more prominent&nbsp;<\/strong>when it comes to&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/alcohol\/art-20044551\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">alcoholic beverages<\/a>. See the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Alcohol addiction<\/strong>&nbsp;can be a serious issue, no matter the age.<\/li><li><strong>Skin deterioration<\/strong>&nbsp;is a sure disadvantage of drinking alcohol.<\/li><li>Alcohol has high amounts of sugar, carbohydrates, and calories, which can cause&nbsp;<strong>unhealthy weight gain<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Alcohol is one of the critical reasons behind&nbsp;<strong>several crimes<\/strong>.<\/li><li>In worst cases, constantly having too much alcohol in the body can cause&nbsp;<strong>cancer<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Mix_Energy_Drinks_And_Alcohol\"><\/span>Can You Mix Energy Drinks And Alcohol?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can&rsquo;t and shouldn&rsquo;t mix energy drinks and alcohol, no matter the reason.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/resized-image-Promo-2022-01-12T174812.714.jpeg\" alt=\"Hand pouring alcohol on shot glasses\" class=\"wp-image-523484\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/resized-image-Promo-2022-01-12T174812.714.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Hand pouring alcohol on shot glasses\" class=\"wp-image-523484 lazyload\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption><em>Don&rsquo;t mix energy drinks and alcohol together.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I have witnessed people mixing energy drinks and alcoholic beverages just for fun. Although the taste undoubtedly improved,&nbsp;<strong>I haven&rsquo;t seen one end good<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn&rsquo;t even based on simple alcoholic troubles.&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/alcohol\/fact-sheets\/caffeine-and-alcohol.htm#:~:text=When%20alcohol%20is%20mixed%20with,risk%20of%20alcohol%2Dattributable%20harms.\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Science-backed<\/a>&nbsp;studies have proven that this solution can worsen as much as permanent mental&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pubs.niaaa.nih.gov\/publications\/arh26-2\/90-98.htm\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">impairment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a nutshell,&nbsp;<strong>the study said that adding stimulants, like the energy drink&rsquo;s caffeine, in alcohol (which is supposed to be a depressant) can make the drinker more aware of their surroundings<\/strong>&nbsp;rather than drowsy once again the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pubs.niaaa.nih.gov\/publications\/aa28.htm#:~:text=Tolerance%20means%20that%20after%20continued,the%20same%20effect%20(1).\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tolerance<\/a>&nbsp;is reached. This is a bad thing because it creates an&nbsp;<strong>illusion<\/strong>&nbsp;that the body can take more when it is already&nbsp;<strong>overpowered<\/strong>&nbsp;by alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, the drinker loses control of their intake, which can cause&nbsp;<strong>severe mental and physical issues<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a video regarding the effects of both energy drinks and alcohol on a person&rsquo;s body that will help you understand the concept:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Caffeine, Alcohol and Energy Drinks\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QzFohhyTM1I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption><em>Effects of Energy Drinks and Alcohol on the Body<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Energy_Drinks_To_Consider\"><\/span>Best Energy Drinks To Consider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of my recommendations if you&rsquo;re looking for a good energy drink to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/monster-energy-drink-review\/\">Monster<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/benefits-of-drinking-red-bull\/\">Red Bull<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/celsius-energy-drink-review\/\">Celsius<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/does-bang-contain-alcohol\/\">Bang<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-fitaid-good-for-you\/\">FitAid<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There is no healthy option between energy drinks and alcohol, but the former is a clear choice if you need to choose anyway.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy drinks and alcohols are&nbsp;<strong>complete opposites<\/strong>&nbsp;in the beverage world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first one is a&nbsp;<strong>stimulant<\/strong>, which boosts your body&rsquo;s energy levels. On the flip side, the second one is a&nbsp;<strong>depressant<\/strong>, which shuts your body down for more activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence,&nbsp;<strong>it would be best to depend on your purpose when choosing the right drink to have.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Health-wise,&nbsp;<strong>you will benefit more from energy drinks<\/strong>&nbsp;because of their vitamins and other health supplements. Moderate intake of this drink type will be good if you have an active lifestyle. On the other hand, alcohol can be&nbsp;<strong>dangerous<\/strong>&nbsp;even if you stick to moderate servings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend&nbsp;<strong>consulting a professional<\/strong>&nbsp;before drinking either to ensure that you won&rsquo;t incur serious health risks in just one drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Articles\"><\/span>Related Articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/do-energy-drinks-actually-work\/\">Do Energy Drinks Actually Work? (Details)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/do-energy-drinks-need-fda-approval\/\">Do Energy Drinks Need FDA Approval? (Revealed)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/are-energy-drinks-appetite-suppressants\/\">Are Energy Drinks Appetite Suppresants? 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