Actually, you are probably aware of the drug, caffeine, that gives you the boost. Sugar, as well, helps caffeine with this feeling. But do you know how much of this is actually in your drinks? For a fluid ounce of coffee, there is typically 18 milligrams of caffeine, that is 6 ounces more than an energy drink. When it comes to sugar though, the average energy drink contains 54 grams of sugar. Although you control how much sugar goes in your coffee, energy drinks more than likely have a significantly higher amount in their …show more content…
Other than the fact that I’m a genius, I’ve read thru multiple articles that were written by scientists who have conducted research on the topic. I’ve also learned that the beverage coffee, which has been around for centuries, has been studied for an extensive amount of time by multiple scientists. These scientists have proven that other than addiction, coffee has no harmful effects to the human body or mind. Energy drinks though, has had little research done on the long-term affects to the human