"I don't know why I had a heart attack, I only had two drinks" or how the energy drink companies are lying to you.

You pick up an energy shot at your local gas station. You had a cup of coffee this morning but work has kicked your butt today and you need a boost. The shot lists caffeine as an ingredient but does not list the amount. You have always had a high tolerance for caffeine, so it's fine. Little do you know that you are in for a ride, that shot has 300mg of caffeine, 400mg is considered safe.

The FDA has been cracking down on energy drink companies reporting of caffeine content in their products, but they are still finding loopholes that let them report inaccurate numbers, if at all.. Some drinks merely labeled their caffeine content as coming from proprietary blends, with no specific content listed.

If you are like me, and actively attempt to keep blood out of your caffeine system, watching your daily intake closely is a must.


Luckily there are sources available online like caffeineinformer that will help you track your drink's actual content and keep you from having an anxiety attack at best, and a heart attack at worst.

I am the last person to push for more government regulation, 

                                                      This guy is my spirit animal
but I am all for asking energy drink companies to accurately report their contents. I will continue to drink their stuff, probably to excess, but at least I can be well informed about my excesses.