Can You Drink Energy Drink and Coffee? (what happens if you drink energy drink and coffee + more information)

Are you looking to stay alert all day? Have you tried taking energy drinks or coffee? If yes, can you mix energy drink and coffee?

Yes. You can. Mixing energy drink and coffee is not a bad idea; don’t worry, it will not kill you. I recently got a job as a truck driver. I was fatigued and less alert in my early days on this job. I told a colleague my story, and he advised me to take an energy drink and coffee. Well, let’s just say it worked for me. Because of this, I created this post to help you learn the side effects of taking energy drinks and coffee and what happens if you take them. Enjoy!

What is the side effects of mixing energy drink and coffee?

While mixing energy drinks and coffee can increase your alertness, excessive consumption of the two will have some side effects on your body. Some side effects are stomach upset, fast heartbeat, restlessness, muscle tremors, dependence and addiction, and disturbance of the natural sleep patterns.

Well, I am sure you are already familiar with some of the symptoms after taking coffee or an energy drink. So, if you combine the two drinks, the number of caffeine increases, which means a double increase in the side effects listed above. However, mixing energy drink and coffee and consuming them occasionally is not bad. Mixing them daily can lead to dependence and addiction.

What happens if you drink energy drinks and coffee?

Drinking energy drinks and coffee can give you positive and negative effects. Some desired positive effects are increased alertness, improved memory, and elevated mood. Mixing the energy drink and the coffee increases caffeine amounts in your body, increasing your aerobic endurance.

The adverse effects are restlessness, stomach upset, and sometimes muscle tremors. However, you may or may not experience all the effects. The effects will vary from one person to another. You will feel great and refreshed if you drink energy drinks and coffee. It is a perfect combo for anyone looking to stay alert and have an elevated mood.

Can coffee and energy drink make you tired?

Yes. It can. Coffee and energy drink can make you tired. You are shocked to know this, but that’s the truth. The reason why you feel tired after consuming coffee and energy drink is because of the adenosine molecules.

The caffeine in your body works in such a way that it blocks the adenosine from making you feel tired. However, this adenosine molecule is very persistent. Your body will continue producing it even when it is being blocked by caffeine from coffee and energy drink. When the caffeine levels in your body finally go down, the build-up of adenosine will attach to the A1 receptors. This is the action that will make you feel more tired than usual.

Just like when you are stressed or anxious, your body will be on high alert and would release cortisol and adrenaline, which are stress hormones. These hormones tend to increase blood pressure and heart rate. When the stress has been relieved, you will end up feeling more tired than before. So, when you drink coffee and energy drinks, your caffeine levels increases which in turn induces your body to produce more adrenaline and cortisol. When the caffeine wears off in your body, you will end up feeling tired.

Does coffee give you more energy than energy drink?

No. It doesn’t. Coffee will not give you more energy than an energy drink. A regular cup of coffee has little amounts of calories. A calorie is a unit of energy. We get calories from the drinks and food we consume daily. On average, a cup of coffee has only five calories before adding sugar and milk.

On the other, energy drink contains more energy and is packed with about 110 calories: the more calories, the more energy. While you get more energy from energy drink than from coffee, you mustn’t consume more calories daily. Because doing this may cause health issues.

In addition, some energy drinks cannot provide more energy than a cup of coffee. Energy in a cup of coffee will vary depending on the coffee beans used.

FAQs SECTION

Can you drink energy drink and decaf coffee?

Yes. You can. Drinking energy drink and decaf coffee is possible. Since decaf coffee has less caffeine, the caffeine in the energy drink will supplement that. But if you are on a caffeine-free diet, you should not drink energy drink decaf coffee.

Will drinking coffee and energy drink keep me awake?

Yes. It will. The half-life of caffeine ranges from 4 to 6 hours. This means your body will still be alert even after six hours, waking you.