Energy drink nutrition facts

Energy drinks are not nutritional supplements; their primary purpose seems to be to elevate your mood and make things more enjoyable. In the Japanese market, various manufacturers have flooded the scene, each adding its own unique features to the mix.

So, today, I’d like to talk about the nutrients found in energy drinks.

This time, it’s Burn Energy Drink. It contains BCAA, and the design on the can looks fiery, but in reality, the amount of BCAA in a 250ml can is just a little over 2.5mg. So, how does that measure up...?

Bodybuilders who train hard consume BCAA after waking up, before their workout, during their workout, and after their workout. Especially before and after their training, they take about 5g each time. That’s 2,000 times the amount in Burn. By the way, I, Energy-Drin, work out more than the average person, so I take 2.5g of BCAA before and after my workout, totaling 5g. (However, I always drink an energy drink before my workout.)

Now, here’s the main point.
If you’re thinking, "Wow, energy drinks aren’t really all that," then you’re absolutely right. In terms of ingredients, there’s almost no physical change or improvement. The caffeine content isn’t even that much.

But going back to the point, the role of an energy drink isn’t about "boosting performance" or "being effective in waking you up." It’s more like "Let’s get hyped up and have fun!" Since they’re high in sugar, they temporarily reduce fatigue and elevate your mood. Not in a strange way, of course. In a sense, it’s like a switch to boost your energy.

When you need to get psyched up, you might slap your face, shout "Yosh!" or eat a katsudon. It may not be something you're supposed to say, but it’s not all that different from this! Haha.
People drink them at concerts, during games, or when they’re performing or pushing through one more effort. There’s a way to drink it for everyone. That’s where energy drinks fit in—pushed into those moments when you’re unleashing energy.

Just like with supplements, we shouldn’t have excessive expectations from energy drinks. We should enjoy them as they are.