Do energy drinks stimulate your bladder?

[deevergote]

Every day when I go to work, I usually buy a breakfast bagel and a Rockstar (or something similar). The energy drinks are just easier to drink than coffee, and they have the same effect.

Anyway, I usually drive about 70 miles to my territory, and by the time I get there, I'm doing the pee-pee dance in my seat! (McDonalds and Target are my friends... easy bathroom access with no questions asked).

There have been days where I got something else, and I was able to go for at least 2 more hours.


I just drank a Hydrive (spring water based) and it did the same thing! I came downstairs, drained the lizard, drank the drink, watched an episode of Bleach, and had to go again!

I know the "energy" is thanks to the stimulants in it. I suppose they stimulate other things as well.

[re0430]

Its probably a combination of the caffeine and other ingredients... its works by stimulating the central nervous system and makes muscles spasm (including bladder muscles). Not to mention the effect on the kidneys and the fact that caffeine is a diuretic... so BAM, you're pissing like crazy.

Last spring I was taking VPX Redline during my cut to drop my bodyfat to around 8-10%... the whole time I was taking it I had to piss like crazy.

[turbomaxx]

hmm well my dad is 42 and he pisses like crazy caus hes old!! lol, but from the reflection pic in ur sig, u dont look old at all, so i hope it isnt that!!!

[jboyce]

That used to happen to me when I was a merchandiser for miller, every morning I'de have a rockstar and a cigarette(it had a very distinct taste that's why i mention it). And yea i'de pee alot after I drank it. Now I avoid energy drinks, stick to coffee...works better for me. Still same effect though, i'm peeing alot, sometimes upsets my stomach and makes me shit too.

[turbomaxx]

hmm i dont get it lol. i drink an unhealthy amount of Monster Energy and i can still got a whole day and only pee 3 times lol. maybe im wierd tho.

[BIEN_DIESEL]

another reason for this is when u start peeing sooner n sooner, ur bladder becomes smaller and doesnt hold much fluid in ur body, so u get used to peeing every so offen, its like if u havent ate all day and u feel liek u can eat the whole mc donald resturant, after u start to chow down a lil, u feel so full so quick, then ur body crash down and u get tired n sleepy fast

taking those energy drink the first thing in the morning can cause tumym ache and pain from the sugars in there that will irritate ur bladder or what u ate last night

[williamsvt]

another reason for this is when u start peeing sooner n sooner, ur bladder becomes smaller and doesnt hold much fluid in ur body, so u get used to peeing every so offen, its like if u havent ate all day and u feel liek u can eat the whole mc donald resturant, after u start to chow down a lil, u feel so full so quick, then ur body crash down and u get tired n sleepy fast

taking those energy drink the first thing in the morning can cause tumym ache and pain from the sugars in there that will irritate ur bladder or what u ate last night

deev, i would personally stay away from the heavily sugared energy drinks and get the diet or low carb ones. Monster makes one that is low carb and gives you the same amount of energy with less of the sugars and carbs and calories.

On the peeing note, its not necessarily a bad thing. I've read on numerous bodybuilding forums that its not uncommon to pee a lot, if you're drinking a lot of liquids in the day or in a short amount of time. As long as your pee is clear a good amount of the time, then your fine, since your hydrated. If it;s yellow then thats an indication of dehydration. I think its common for anyone whos just woken up and guzzles down a liquid to have to go to the bathroom.

However, i do think you should stop and go to the bathroom before it starts to hurt, and yu have to do the pee pee dance, because prolonging your blatter like that could lead to ill effects later.

[GHOST 2.2]

rockstar makes my piss turn a funky yellow color

[deevergote]

deev, i would personally stay away from the heavily sugared energy drinks and get the diet or low carb ones. Monster makes one that is low carb and gives you the same amount of energy with less of the sugars and carbs and calories.

On the peeing note, its not necessarily a bad thing. I've read on numerous bodybuilding forums that its not uncommon to pee a lot, if you're drinking a lot of liquids in the day or in a short amount of time. As long as your pee is clear a good amount of the time, then your fine, since your hydrated. If it;s yellow then thats an indication of dehydration. I think its common for anyone whos just woken up and guzzles down a liquid to have to go to the bathroom.

However, i do think you should stop and go to the bathroom before it starts to hurt, and yu have to do the pee pee dance, because prolonging your blatter like that could lead to ill effects later.

Yeah, I definitely try to go as soon as I can... sometimes there's no place to stop, and it sucks!

[Father Time]

re0430 is correct on the caffeine part being a diuretic, so it makes your kidneys work harder. You should also pay attention to your urine throughout the day if you drink alot of these a day. The large amounts of caffeine in the drinks can be hard on your kidneys if you don't watch it. Even though those drinks have water in them they tend to pull more water out of you then they put in.

[Shinobi]

i personally suggest you do not drink any sort of energy drink as that 3/4's of the drink is sugar. for me working at a health science company, i'd prefer just eating carbs and taking nutritional supplements will help better your health and give you energy as well. i myself take nutritional supplements each morning before i do anything, gives me a great amount of energy for a long-lasting amount throughout the day.

[williamsvt]

i personally suggest you do not drink any sort of energy drink as that 3/4's of the drink is sugar. for me working at a health science company, i'd prefer just eating carbs and taking nutritional supplements will help better your health and give you energy as well. i myself take nutritional supplements each morning before i do anything, gives me a great amount of energy for a long-lasting amount throughout the day.

Correct, energy drinks have never been supported in the world of human health and science, but it is common knowledge that many Americans rely on them daily for that big boost of energy.

The alternative you suggest is a very good one, since it does mean that the energy is coming somewhere else then just sugars.

My suggestion for an alternative energy source would be (in the morning), eggs, some oatmeal, maybe some toast, or even try to gulp down some coffee, as coffee has shown better effects then a caffeine drink. If someone eats more slow burning carbs in the morning, the more a person will feel energy and sufficent satisfice in hunger throughout the day, goes with eating some quality protein in the morning as well. I would also recommend a multiviatmin, i.e centrum silver, or anything else at the supermarket, that will keep you healthy and might make sleep more effecient.

[phatdoughnut]

hahaha im so bad, sometimes i hav 3 enegery drinks a day. I really like the new rockstarts guava juiced, and the fullthrotle blue demons. The rockstar21s are good also.

The diet ones taste like shit. Maybe i need to get off them sometime soon.

Cheap alternative, Rip its from Albertsons. I like the lemon line one.

[lokuputha]

Every day when I go to work, I usually buy a breakfast bagel and a Rockstar (or something similar). The energy drinks are just easier to drink than coffee, and they have the same effect.

Anyway, I usually drive about 70 miles to my territory, and by the time I get there, I'm doing the pee-pee dance in my seat! (McDonalds and Target are my friends... easy bathroom access with no questions asked).

There have been days where I got something else, and I was able to go for at least 2 more hours.


I just drank a Hydrive (spring water based) and it did the same thing! I came downstairs, drained the lizard, drank the drink, watched an episode of Bleach, and had to go again!

I know the "energy" is thanks to the stimulants in it. I suppose they stimulate other things as well.

Caffeine from the energy drinks is a diuretic...it will increase the flow of fluid through your body...some if not most energy drinks have multiple times the amount of caffeine than an equivalent amount of coffee... ...for example Red Bull recommends that no one drink more than two cans of their energy drink per day, although I have known people that drink half a dozen.

Tea is good for me...(yes I know it has more caffeine than coffee...but i find it less harsh)

[Shinobi]

for myself, all though i am young of age, 19 to be exact, i take nutritional supplements. why? because i would rather live a longer and healthy life then a short and unhealthy one. taking these supplements has helped my life alot. now, i go to school with full energy and not falling asleep during lectures and whatnot. i HIGHLY recommend nutritional supplements, EVERYBODY needs them. if your interested in some, i can recommend you some.