This Is a DEADLY Combination

Caffeine and sugar are a powerful combination and not the best choice for sustained energy. Learn more and discover the lasting effects of energy drinks.

0:00 Introduction: Is caffeine bad for you?
2:37 The effects of sugar
3:08 Do you have low blood sugar?
9:02 The effects of caffeine
10:35 How do I get more energy?

Find out why combining sugar and caffeine is not the best choice for chronic fatigue and why it might even make the problem worse.

Rockstar energy drinks contain 16 teaspoons of synthetic industrial sugar, which is terrible for your liver. Monster energy drinks contain 14 ½ teaspoons of sugar, and Nos energy drinks have 13 ½ teaspoons. All three of these energy drinks have more sugar than Coca-Cola, paired with 160 mg of caffeine.

Gatorade and Powerade also contain more sugar than Coca-Cola. Celsius energy drinks don't contain sugar, but contain sucralose, which causes similar damage in the body. They also contain a whopping 270 mg of caffeine!

Sugar combined with caffeine creates a ticking time bomb in the body. If you have low blood sugar, sugar will give you a temporary mental boost in energy, followed by a crash. Symptoms of low blood sugar include irritability, brain fog, weakness, and fatigue, but you wouldn’t have low blood sugar if you didn’t consume sugar in the first place.

Real energy in the body comes from the mitochondria in the form of ATP. The food you eat is converted into energy with the help of important cofactors such as B vitamins, CoQ10, magnesium, iron, sulfur, and lipoic acid. Sugar from energy drinks contains no cofactors, so you deplete your nutrient reserves when you consume them.

Caffeine doesn’t give you energy—it blocks the chemical compound that makes you sleepy. The problem with energy drinks is that they contain too much caffeine.

Too much caffeine increases adrenaline, which increases your heart rate, blood pressure, and cardiovascular stress. Caffeine is a diuretic, so it can cause dehydration. It can also cause adrenal fatigue and sleep problems over time.

The better solution is to correct the diet for sustained energy. Proper nutrition, electrolytes, and salt should give you plenty of energy.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 59, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this explains why caffeine and sugar are not the best combination for energy. I’ll see you in the next video.

[bucknertarsney]

The bravest man on YouTube. Thank you Dr Berg.

[spades]

I quit sugar 2 years ago, I’m 60 years old and I feel like I did in my 20’s. It’s amazing!

[sumannegi-awan]

Your videos should be compulsory in elementary and High School so kids know what not to drink, love you for the work you have been doing for the humanity, brave heart.

[manjolaskendo]

I was having one bottle of cola, one energy drink and two-three expresso daily and was eating only carbs and sugar. This was for many years before I started healthy KETO and FASTING. I came off all that stuff changing my diet completely and have incredibly huge amount of energy. No way to give up KETO & FASTING. Thank you dr.Berg for helping to have a good health!❤

[iloveketo]

These poisons nearly killed me. Ended up with a heart racing and palpitations. Thank the Lord i found Dr Bergs channel. I gave up these evils nearly 3 years ago. A few cups of good coffee is all i take now, and a Keto way of life. ❤. Thank you Dr. Eric for turning my life around. 😊

[BeInsightful-]

Our family DO APPRECIATE what you have been doing for enlightening and educating people, Dr. BERG👍🏻👍🏻♥️THANK YOU SO MUCH🙏Since you speak kindly with such a great and articulate diction and speak slowly, we who are not native speakers can understand your lecture and videos👍🏻👍🏻 We appreciate it too ❤

[deer]

And this is what hospitals are giving patients. My nephew is recovering from heart surgery (aorta) at a TOP hospital. I walked in the hospital room and there is a Gatorade, Canada Dry Ginger ale, AND an Ensure drink. (Don’t get me started on the food). I talked to the surgeon and the nutritionist and asked them in what world is this heart healthy? Their response was, “we need to get something in his stomach”. I try and try to educate his mom and my nephew but it goes in one ear and out the other.

[jessetheghost]

I am a truck driver, I deliver for Coke, it is unbelievable how many Monsters people drink daily.

[nellyville]

Dr berg has so much balls how is he not cancelled

[shutup]

You do a service to people by doing these videos. Thank you

[jeremymcpoggerton]

It's crazy how they can market a diet drink as being better for you than a regular drink but the amount of crap they add to it it's actually worse for you.

[guyroy]

My friend started the day with an energy drink. He had a stoke at 42. Thank you Dr.

[vibekes]

I quit sugar 6 days ago. Don't miss it. 😊
Went on the Keto diet, and feel great

[KewpieGirl]

All of those lead causes: acne, skin breaks out, ingrown hair, insomnia, diabetes, stress, headaches, moody, liver issue and more. I drink my own matcha green tea with fresh fruit smoothie or plain hot drink with no sugar added, my skin has improve better.

[sangeetapachauri]

You are not sponsored by anyone and fearlessly you just want to point out what is healthy for all…Stay blessed always Sir❤

[Cleo-hx]

This is very important information. I've always regarded these drinks as incredibly harmful to your health but most people don't have a clue. These latest videos on all these harmful foods is fantastic work..

[pauluk]

This is very important information. I've always regarded these drinks as incredibly harmful to your health but most people don't have a clue. These latest videos on all these harmful foods is fantastic work.

[topear]

Jack Lalanne refused to consume caffeine saying it messed with your body and mind. I no longer drink coffee during work days. Feel way better

[infinitelyblessed]

I had an Irish coffee with Bailey’s for St. Patrick’s day once and I thought that I was going to die. My heart was beating so fast, I had to lay down on the couch. It was hours before I felt better. It was scary and definitely a lesson learned.

[cindyhughes]

I am very thankful that I quit all sodas 5 years ago, I also recently quit (cold~turkey) Coffee; now quitting coffee was hard, however after the 1st week, I started feeling better, there is way too much caffeine in coffee. Now that I'm clean from sodas and coffee; I'm never going back. Water 💦 is the best 🙏