Fearless Energy Drink: Health & Side Effects

Over the years, we've seen a great increase in the number of energy drinks launched in the Nigerian market. Fortunately, there has been a massive increase in the demand for these energy drinks. The increase in demand is due to the benefit attributed to the brands which include the feeling of alertness, wakefulness, and productivity.

However, since the entrance of Fearless Energy Drink into the Nigerian market in 2017, it has become the consumer’s favorite due to its distinct taste and benefits. 

Fearless Energy Drinks are non-alcoholic energy boosting beverages that provide you limitless benefits at work, at training or sport, at play, at study, while in traffic, during the day and when it’s time to get loosened up at night. However, it is believed to contain a certain amount of caffeine and alcohol. Fearless energy beverage is also used by students to "stay woke" all night and also by sports men and women for revitalization and replenishment of lost energy. 

Who is the manufacturer of Fearless Energy Drinks?

Fearless Energy Drink is manufactured by Rite Foods Limited. They are also the same producers of Bigi carbonated drink, Bigi water and Bigi Sausage beef rolls. Rite Foods Ltd is located in Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria. 

Ingredients: What’s in it? 

The ingredients used in making Fearless drink include: Water, Sugar, Taurine, Caffeine, Flavouring, Ginseng extract. 

Alcohol content of fearless energy  drink 

Contradictory to the popular beliefs, Fearless Energy Drinks are non-alcoholic energy boosting beverages. In other words, they contain "no single" alcoholic content. This name fearless makes it looks as if it is intoxicating and it has some touch of alcohol… but the truth is Fearless is totally alcohol free. While nightlife activities require different kinds of indulgence, Fearless energy drink is non-alcoholic but it has been a favorite mixer among mixologists in their cocktail recipes. Just like other energy drinks, fearless is used by many night crawlers to mix other alcohol drinks. 

Side Effects Of Mixing Fearless Energy Drink With Alcohol

When alcohol is mixed with caffeine, the caffeine can mask the depressant effects of alcohol, which in turn makes drinkers feel more alert than they would otherwise. As a result, they may drink more alcohol and become more impaired than they realize, which increases the risk of alcohol-attributable harms. 

Caffeine Content

In the ingredients we mentioned above, we made mention that fearless energy drinks contain a certain percentage of caffeine. One of the most important concerns around fearless drinks is that they are loaded with caffeine. 16 ounces of Fearless can deliver 200 grams of caffeine to your body, and this is the least amount. It could go as high as 500 grams as well. 

Is It Safe To Take Fearless Energy Drink During Pregnancy? 

Just like other energy drinks, fearless drinks are not recommended or allowed in pregnancy. Pregnant women should not take fearless. This is because of the high caffeine content. Caffeine has been found to have the ability to cause uterine contraction and miscarriage or pregnancy loss. More so, caffeine containing energy drinks can cause premature labour and congenital abnormalities in babies. 

Nutrition:

Fearless energy drinks contain Vitamin B6: Vitamin B6, a water-soluble nutrient that is part of the B vitamin family which helps support adrenal function, help calm and maintain a healthy nervous system, and are necessary for key metabolic processes.

Also contains Vitamin B12 which is essential for building blood cells and maintaining healthy nerve cells in the body. 

Is it harmful?

The simple answer to this question is if it was harmful, Fearless Energy drinks would not be in the market. The facilities where it is produced is Second to None, the Ingredients are all sourced from the world’s leading producers of raw materials on the planet. However, it is advised that pregnant women, adolescents and children should stay away from consuming energy drinks. Also consumption of energy drinks generally should/must be done in moderation as all else. 

Who should not consume Fearless Energy Drinks?

Children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers.

What are the benefits of Fearless Energy Drink?

With quick absorption mechanisms and bowel compatibility, Fearless can give an instant boost in energy levels. One may find that increased performance is experienced while consuming our Fearless Energy drink within the shortest possible time. Its application varies based on the needs of the individual, whether you are a workaholic needing to stay up late at night or all night to get that extra work done or you are an athlete needing that quick burst of energy to keep you going. 

Side Effects of Fearless Energy Drink

Fearless energy drink has quite some functions and advantages but just like every other energy drinks, fearless drink may cause: 

1. Obesity and weight gain
2. May lead to caffeine overdose and possible toxicity 
3. Dehydration
4. Hangover
5. Renal problems
6. Hypertension
7. Miscarriage in pregnancy
8. Poor sleep or insomnia
9. Diabetes due to weight gain and obesity
10. Ginseng related or associated side effects like kidney damage, liver damage, vaginal bleeding etc
11. Dental problems such as dental caries 
12. Fearless energy drinks can cause restlessness and high risk behavior especially when combined with alcohol.

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