Herbal energy might keep the dreaded crash at bay
Energy drinks have grown from a few obscure tonics into a multibillion dollar industry – the heir-apparent of traditional soft drinks.
Sugar is the other key ingredient in most energy drinks. It gives you energy for the same reason candy made you bounce off the walls when you were five. It’s got all the same effects – and drawbacks – that you remember from childhood: empty calories, fuel for tooth-rotting bacteria and the so-called “sugar crash.” The crash hits when muscle tissue absorption and insulin cut your previously-elevated blood glucose levels. Your body doesn’t like that kind of rapid change and smacks you down, hard.
Herbs and Supplements
Energy drink formulas include a bunch of secondary supplements like taurine and herbal extracts designed to fine tune the stimulant effect, but the primary actors are still caffeine and sugar. On their own, herbal and nutritional supplements provide a moderate boost, bereft of the jaw-clenching highs and brain-hammering lows of the traditional caffeine-sugar combination.
Immunotec’s Xtra Sharp is an herbal energy tonic designed to boost your energy levels through smart supplements and balanced herbal extracts. 21 herbs and a mix of essential minerals keep you moving and alert in hectic times.
Xtra Sharp targets common deficiencies, providing an inherent energy boost that’s actually good for you. For example, the potassium in Xtra Sharp is a vital nutrient that maintains neuron (brain and nerve) and muscle function, but most North Americans only consume about half of the recommended dietary intake. Herbal extracts like guarana seed also offer a less-harsh alternative to caffeine, while specific herbs provide other benefits. The net effect: higher energy levels without jitters and exhausting low points.
