Starbucks Instant Coffee Caffeine Content

Monday, July 4th, 2005 at 10:36 pm

Starbucks Instant Coffee Caffeine Content

Energy Drinks Vs. Natural Energy Boosters

Do you want a natural energy solution to building better energy reserves? Do you drink more and more coffee and energy drinks each day and still feel drained? Americans consumed $3.5 Billion dollars in energy drinks in 2005 and it does not look like we are slowing down.

We used to get our energy with the food we consumed and an occasional cup of coffee or tea. Along with that, just forty to fifty years ago our soils were not depleted. Our farmland's topsoil contained all the trace minerals needed by our cells to keep our body functioning properly. Now, with technology, companies are producing "instant energy gratification" in the form of quick acting energy drinks and high powered espresso drinks.

There seems to be a Starbucks on every corner and multitudes of energy drink options in every convenience store. Many Americans are getting through their day by guzzling several energy drinks or iced lattes.

Want to be able to increase your activity? Or, have enough energy after a day of work to go work out? Do you want improved energy, have more focus and boost your immune system?

Here are several natural ingredients that will rebuild your energy levels allowing you to cut back on those energy drinks and coffee.

Cayenne
Cayenne is a pepper well known for its benefits to the circulatory system. Cayenne also boosts metabolism. It aids the body to balance pressure levels and resist abnormal bleeding. Cayenne also nourishes the digestive system. This plant assists in the body's utilization of other herbs, when used in an herbal combination.

Alfalfa
Alfalfa is a well-known herb to health-conscious consumers. It is high in nutrients, which are drawn into the plant from deep in the soil. The richest land source of trace minerals, the roots of Alfalfa plants have been known to reach as much as thirty feet deep! The leaves of the alfalfa plant are rich in minerals and nutrients, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, and carotene. They are also a source of protein, vitamin E and vitamin K. Alfalfa nourishes the digestive, skeletal, glandular, and urinary systems. Alfalfa contains chlorophyll, which is renowned for its cleansing qualities.

Bee Pollen
Bee pollen is a rich source of many nutrients, including amino acids. Bee pollen contains easily assimilated protein and lecithin, which nourish the brain and nervous system. Bee Pollen nutritionally supports the body in many ways, including assisting with vitality and a feeling of well-being. It has been used by athletes to maintain energy and stamina.

Kelp/Spirulina
Kelp contains nearly thirty minerals which nourish the glands (especially the thyroid and pituitary). By enhancing the action of the glandular system, it helps balance the body's metabolism and rate at which it burns calories. Kelp, also known as seaweed, grows in the rich ocean beds, far below surface pollution levels. Because of its high nutrient content, this herb is reputedly beneficial for a wide range of applications. It is known to nourish the sensory nerves, brain membranes, also spinal cord and brain tissue. Kelp contains alginic acid which can help protect the body against the effects of radiation. These energizing "super foods" are some of the most nutrient-rich substances produced by nature.

Ginseng, Schisandra and Licorice
Siberian Ginseng can be used in cases of stress, depression and low libido. Siberian Ginseng and Schisandra and Licorice, are herbs known as adaptogens. Adaptogens help us to cope with the changes in our environment both emotionally and physically; they support and ultimately promote overall health and by promoting our physical and mental strength; they help our body adjust to variances in diet and environmental factors. Licorice supports the adrenal glands and plays a crucial role in countless metabolic steps to convert fats, protein and carbohydrates into energy. It is included in every adrenal boosting product on the market and many times taken by itself to boost the adrenals.

Guarana
From seeds of an Amazon vine plant. Guarana is a tonic very similar to caffeine and boosts the adrenal glands and stimulates cerebral functions. It provides energy and alertness. It has a very similar chemical structure to that of caffeine, but releases its energy more slowly into our system making it a little better for your system than regular caffeine.

Maca
The South American country of Peru hosts a great variety of beneficial plants, including Maca, a legendary sex-enhancing root passed down from the Inca. It provides energy benefits to both men and women. It has been called "Peruvian ginseng," even though it bears no relation to ginseng. But like ginseng, the plant is employed to increase strength, energy, stamina, libido and sexual function.

Yohimbe
Yohimbe. The benefits of yohimbe are a subject of much controversy. Yohimbe is used to help build muscle, improve sexual function, reduce anxiety, elevate mood, and prevent heart attacks. Because it stimulates the central nervous system, it has been used to treat narcolepsy and for weight loss. It is a great metabolism booster. Yohimbe increases fatty acid mobilization, decreasing fat synthesis, which means it not only aids in weight loss, but actual fat reduction. Yohimbe is popular with bodybuilders. By stimulating the production of testosterone, it can help build muscle mass. Be careful with Yohimbe, as this herb will naturally get your heart racing fast.

About the Author

Marty Meshek is a natural cleansing and energy specialist. He operates the website:
http://www.EnergyForToday.com
dedicated to free information on natural energy boosters and the power of cleansing.

Why is it that Red Bull can kill and coffee can't?

There's more news about Red Bull killing people, or causing strokes or stuff than coffee. Coffee has a higher caffeine content than Red Bull (80 mg) A Starbucks grande even has 300+ mg of caffeine. Lots of people drink coffee 6 times a day and most of them don't suffer the effects Red Bull is giving to the people in the news.

Red Bull seems to be more dangerous than coffee is. What is it exactly in Red Bull which makes it dangerous? Which ingredient is it? And what makes coffee less dangerous even if it has a higher caffeine content?

Here's the caffeine content of coffee (which I got from a website)
Coffee, Drip 115-175
Coffee, Brewed 80-135
Coffee, Espresso (2 ounces)100
Coffee, Instant 65-100

I hope you can answer my question. Thanks in advance!

Red Bull, and many other "energy drinks" also contain Taurine, an amino acid which has very different effects to caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant which works on your brain to, in essence make you feel more awake (amongst other things), Taurine, on the other hand works primarily in protecting the membrane of, and arguably improving the effectiveness of, cells sending and receiving a lot of electrical impulses, such as the heart, as well as being claimed to have detox properties too. Together, these two chemicals mean you feel more alert and FEEL able to exercise more, and better.

The reason Red Bull and other drinks are implicated in health concerns is twofold.

Firstly, there is no real scientific research into interactions between caffeine and Taurine. These two chemicals could, theoretically, cause a lot of the described side effects... though nothing has ever definitively proved this.

The second, more likely reason is, people are not sensible. People mix Red Bull with things like exercise, or alcohol.

When mixed with exercise, the problem is that it doesn't replenish the bodies lost nutrients and energy, and can dehydrate you, which causes additional strain on the heart. Essentially, it tricks your brain into thinking your body can do more than it is actually able to, and can cause problems, especially if there are preexisting conditions affecting the heart.

People also regularly mix Red Bull (a stimulant, and a diuretic, which can dehydrate you) with Alcohol (a depressant, and also a diuretic), in order to offset the hang-over effect. The problem is, mixing depressants and stimulants can also cause irregular heart beats and odd heart signals, and can cause real problems. Added to that with the dehydration (which means you want to drink more) and the stimulant effects (you need more alcohol to get the same buzz) people drink excessive amounts of alcohol, which can lead to liver problems, and of course increased chances of driving drunk (you feel more awake and alert than you actually are) and you can see why Red Bull has it's killer reputation.

However, it is, for the most part very safe in moderation for people with no heart conditions, though i can't recommend regularly mixing it with alcohol.

Drinking Starbucks VIA instant coffee (Columbia)