Energy Drinks: Risks and a Healthier, Smarter Alternative

By Nicolas Martineau, B.Sc. Nutrition

Energy drinks have exploded in popularity, especially among young adults and athletes. Marketed as quick fixes for energy boosts and improved focus, they reached $1.4 billion in sales in Canada (2020), with a 6% annual growth expected through 2025.

Nearly 50% of young adults (18-34) consume them, and 1 in 4 college students report using them to enhance academic performance.

Expected benefits of energy drinks

• Instant energy boost

• Improved concentration

• Increased physical endurance

• Combating fatigue

• Faster recovery

Health risks of energy drinks

• Too much sugar or artificial sweeteners harmful to gut health

• Short-lived effect from caffeine alone

• Excessive caffeine intake, often 2–4 drinks per day

• Cardiovascular risks: high blood pressure, arrhythmia, even cardiac arrest

• High acidity damaging tooth enamel

👉 Bottom line: frequent consumption does more harm than good.

Ultimate Mind by Land Art: A healthier alternative

To meet the need for sustainable mental energy, Land Art created Ultimate Mind, a natural formula that enhances cognitive performance beyond what energy drinks can offer.

Unlike typical energy drinks:

• ✅ Sugar-free

• ✅ Limited caffeine (100 mg/day, same as one coffee)

• ✅ Long-lasting action with 6 standardized medicinal ingredients

• ✅ Supports memory, learning, focus, and mental clarity

💡 A smarter, healthier choice to boost your brainpower without the downsides of energy drinks.

References

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5714807/