Energy drinks are popular non-alcoholic caffeinated beverages that have been consumed globally for decades, however there are still many myths out there about their safety and effectiveness. Here are just some of the most common ones you may see and the truth about energy drinks and their ingredients: 

Myth: Energy drinks have more caffeine than coffeehouse coffee. 

Fact: A typical 16-ounce energy drink contains 160 mg of caffeine. This is about half the caffeine of a 16-ounce coffeehouse coffee, which typically has 330 mg, or approximately 20 mg of caffeine per ounce. 

Myth: Americans consume excess levels of caffeine. 

Fact: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioned an in-depth analysis of caffeine consumption among the U.S. population in 2009. This report concludes that, despite the growth of energy drinks in the marketplace, the average amount of caffeine consumed by the adult U.S. population remains consistent with past FDA estimates – at approximately 300 milligrams of caffeine daily. 

Myth: Energy drinks aren’t regulated. 

Fact: Energy drinks, their ingredients and labeling are regulated by the FDA and all of the information you need to know is contained in the Nutrition Facts Panel. Additionally, ABA member companies clearly disclose the total caffeine content from all sources on the label of every can and bottle we sell. 

To get more information on energy drinks and their ingredients visit EnergyDrinkInformation.com