Do you know energy drinks substitutes?

[thestoryteller1]

Anyone knows any (other than green tea or coffee, something stronger)?

I seem to need them on occasion, but I think I'm allergic to Taurine (which is one of the main ingredients), as I tend to get extremely sleepy instead of energized!- Sleepy to the point of things getting blurry and me having to go to sleep right away!
Any suggestions? Anyone experience anything like that?

 

[DancingLady]

It sounds like you may be having severe overstimulation from the energy drinks if they are making you tired. That's how ADHD meds work. Try just drinking two cups of coffee. It won't be as extreme for your system. It's always better to just get the sleep you need though. Being to busy isn't worth it in the long run.

 

[Berties]

Not a big fan of energy drinks,taurine is a reason ,
To boost your brain you can make some changes to your diet and drinking simple drinks water or infusions
Have a read http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/pages/healthy-diet-depression.aspx

 

[crimsonghost747]

Have you tried energy drinks in smaller doses? Just get 1 or 2 dl instead of a whole can/bottle and see how it goes.
Or a simple solution, get caffeine tablets from the pharmacy.