It's been a long day on the job or at school.  You need a pick-me-up.  Maybe an energy drink will do the trick.  But what's in those drinks?  Is it just soda water with a stimulant added?  Or are there other things in the beverage that you need to be concerned about.  In this episode, the top 3 players in the energy drink industry will be examined and commented on.  Plus, the host risks his life (not!) by trying his first energy drink. 

INGREDIENT OF THE DAY:  caffeine

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A very comprehensive and well-researched website that describes the effects of caffeine and the composition, benefits, and problems of energy drinks is The Caffeine Informer:

http://www.caffeineinformer.com/