The physiological effects of Yerba Mate is rather similar to other caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea, and
guarana beverages.
Not exact matches
Beverages can contribute to this with dietary supplements in waters, juices or sports drinks: added superfoods like chia or hemp seeds provide extra fibre and
guarana or other plant based caffeine substitutes are perfect for the occasional energy boost.
Formulated caffeinated
beverages are generally carbonated or lightly carbonated, and will include the addition of caffeine and / or
guarana, a herbal source of caffeine.
In contrast, the term «energy drink» refers to a very different type of
beverage containing substances that act as nonnutritive stimulants, such as caffeine,
guarana, taurine, ginseng, i - carnitine, creatine and / or glucuronalctone, with purported ergogenic or performance effects.
Energy drinks are non-alcoholic
beverages that contain caffeine, vitamins, and other ingredients for example, taurine, ginseng, and
guarana.
The company announced it would remove the natural stimulants,
guarana and taurine, and the caffeine in their
beverages so that they could keep selling their flavored malt - liquor drinks.