For several decades, energy drinks have been sold and safely enjoyed by millions of people around the world and are available in more than 165 countries. ABA member companies - which represent the majority of energy drinks sold in the U.S. - are committed to ensuring energy drinks are safe and enjoyed responsibly.

Some may be surprised to learn that most energy drinks contain significantly less caffeine than a similarly sized coffeehouse coffee. For example, a 16 fluid ounce energy drink typically contains between 160 and 240 milligrams of caffeine, while the same size coffeehouse coffee contains around 300 to 330 milligrams. This means that mainstream energy drinks typically contain about half the caffeine of a similarly sized cup of coffee.

Energy drinks manufactured and sold in the U.S. by ABA member companies may contain the following ingredients:

• Guarana: One of more than 60 plants worldwide that naturally contain caffeine.
• Taurine: An amino acid found in common food items such as seafood and poultry, which has been determined by health authorities and regulatory agencies to not interact negatively with caffeine in the body at the levels contained in energy drinks.
• Caffeine: One of the most studied ingredients in the food supply, with 85 percent of Americans consuming on a daily basis. 
• Ginseng: A perennial herb, often found in tea.
• B Vitamins: Essential nutrients that help the body convert carbohydrates into energy. They are found naturally in seafood, seeds and meat.
• Sweeteners: Energy drinks come in a wide range of calorie options, giving you the choice on your preferred level of sweeteness.

Like other foods and beverages sold in the United States, energy drinks and their ingredients are regulated and have been recognized by regulatory authorities, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as safe for consumption.

Learn more at www.energydrinkinformation.com