Food & Drink Best caffeine delivery system?

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  1. XUntitled

    XUntitled What's a Dremel?

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    I'd go with Bawls being the best. Also theres a new energy drink based off of Mountain Dew, it comes in little green and black cans. I can't for the life of me think of the name right now but its pretty good as well. Isn't as stong as Bawls tho imo.
     
  2. ConKbot of Doom

    ConKbot of Doom What's a Dremel?

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    Thats what you think...

    One time I pretty much chugged about 24 oz of rather strong coffee. About 5-10 minues later I started seeing colors and patterns. That lasted about 5-10 minutes. But I was still pretty twichy.

    But I'm not big on caffeine products... so ymmv.
     
  3. akanekal

    akanekal What's a Dremel?

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    Where do you get Jolt drink in UK?
    Thanks
    Amit
     
  4. Jhonbus

    Jhonbus What's a Dremel?

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    Caffeine is pretty much a toned-down version of amphetamine in terms of many of its stimulant effects, and it can definitely kill you or cause psychosis if you take enough on a regular basis. Occasional amphetamine use is only a little worse than occasional caffeine use.

    If you're looking for good stimulation without the hassle of breaking the law, look into Piracetam. 800mg of that in the morning will really increase the effect of any caffeine you drink.

    I haven't seen Jolt in any shops in the UK but there's a UK based website that sells it, can't remember the address atm though.
     
  5. Liquid K9

    Liquid K9 Human programmer.. heh

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    I prefer licking batteries... makes your mouth tingle :rock:
     
  6. Froggy

    Froggy What's a Dremel?

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    I'm living on Bawls. I got mabey 5 full cases next to my fridge and i have one in the morning, one when i get home from work and one when im pwning n00bs on BF2.
     
  7. Jhonbus

    Jhonbus What's a Dremel?

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    Technically, isn't everyone on BF2 a n00b at the moment?

    I personally get all my caffeine from diet coke.
     
  8. Froggy

    Froggy What's a Dremel?

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    No, because a good chunk of us are DC vets. :)
    We pwn n00bs who are like "omgwtf the helicopter cheats an keepz crashin!1!!!1!!11!"
     
  9. Theo

    Theo What's a Dremel?

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    Have a look at alternatives to caffeine. Ginseng and guarana spring to mind. Ephedra also has stimulant alkaloids, but is very similar to amphetamines and has been linked to a few cases of heart failures and dependencies.

    Although I'd bet that prolonged use of caffeine is a major factor in the amount of heart problems arising in people being admitted to hospital nowadays. Overuse of any stimulant won't do you any good. So bare in mind that moderation is the key.
     
  10. Froggy

    Froggy What's a Dremel?

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    guarana = bawls.
     
  11. I'm_Not_A_Monster

    I'm_Not_A_Monster Hey, eat this...

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    amp. it's usually what i drink if i need a pick me up.

    has anyone tried that "monster assault"? i really like it. it comes in a camo can and tastes kinda like coke.... kinda.
     
  12. offroadracer789

    offroadracer789 What's a Dremel?

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    I stopped drinking soda during wrestling and any other junk food for that matter. About a week after i decided to get a coke. I was so hyper after lunch that day. I just signed in and out for the bathroom pass in 5th and 6th period and just left school. I could not keep still if my life depended on it.

    Now i drink about a can a day. I found that minute made lemonade makes me really hyper. I dunno whats in it, but it makes me more hyper than red bull. Ive never tried brawls or any other caffiene drink like that besides red bull.
     
  13. Zephyr

    Zephyr Go V-Boy, Go!

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    I'm full on addicted to Mountain Dew, and I have to say that while caffeine is a nasty thing, it takes certain circumstances and a lot of it to trigger psychotic breakdowns and fatalities. I know firsthand that it makes you much more on-edge, completely destroys your bodies nutrient balance, and does make panic attacks and waves of anxiety much more common. Another side effect is that it's a diuretic, and effectively drives all of the water out of your body. Still, it's very unlikely that it will kill you.

    Though I wouldn't recommend drinking that much Bawls Froggy. Guarana and ginseng, while not being caffeine, are also essentially an herbal speed, and really aren't to be messed with. As for ephedrine, it's worse than caffeine and at one time was banned from shelves here in the US. It is speed, in essence, acting as an extreme stimulant.
     
  14. LockmanX

    LockmanX What's a Dremel?

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    I'm sure the best caffeine delivery system would be some sort of injection... but, in light of whats been noted thus far in addition to being put off by the idea of injecting anything at all, I can't say this is the route to go. :)

    Seriously, the most common delivery system seems to be drinks. As said though, caffeine on its own isn't likely to cause substantial damage. However, you've got to keep in mind caffeine ins't the only thing in those drinks. Sugar is used in large quantities in most soda's containing caffiene. This is true, if I'm not mistaken, for all mainstream energy drinks. I used to drink alot of soft drinks....I mean alot. I was averaging 5 liters a day. Messed me up and won me a ride to a physician and a pyscologist. A few weeks later and I was doing alright.

    All risk, possible harm, etc. aside, as long as you aren't chugging these like its a race to the last bottle in the case, you should be fine. Many of us have had little caffiene 'trips' before. I still have fond memories of my first bawls....and the following 5.. Dunno if it helped me play better but I did stay up.

    Rock on for BF2 though I do prefer the DC style chopper flight..harder but more control.
     
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  15. Constructacon

    Constructacon Constructing since 1978

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    Who needs caffine when you have methamphetamines? :worried:

    Contrary to all the advice here, everyone doesn't skitz out on the stuff. It's the same as if you were allergic to any other substance and then consumed it. Also moderation is a factor here. I see a lot of talk here of too much consumption of caffine really f**king people up. Duh! That's what the words TOO MUCH mean. Same-same with drugs. If you're going to use, do it responsibly.

    All that aside. Drugs are bad mmkay.
     
  16. scotty6435

    scotty6435 What's a Dremel?

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    Guarana = caffeine

    Oh, and mild hallucinations doesn't = psychosis.

    If you want to see psychosis, check out your local asylum. They're the crazy ones locked away.
     
  17. mushky

    mushky gimme snails

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    The more you caffeine you take, over time, the more tired you will become as it starts to affect your sleeping patterns.

    If you want to stay awake and alert, try to sleep regulary, but mainly drink lots of water. Have like 1 cup of fresh coffee a day if you need a single pep. You will find it much more effective than drinking loads of coffee during the day, and then sleeping restlessly.
     
  18. Kameleon

    Kameleon is watching you...

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    I was gonna say, 60g is at least 5 times the lethal dose for most people :D

    I drink about a litre and a half to two litres of Coke a day, a good few cups of coffee and I top up with Pro Plus. I'm addicted to Dew too, so it's probably a good thing I can't get any easily over here...

    I've come off caffeine several times recently, withdrawal is a bitch but I get over that, it's just the fact that I feel crappy most of the day without caffeine and sugar that gets me back on various things. I know it's not good for me, but at this point I basically just need it to function the way I like functioning :rolleyes:
     
  19. Nexxo

    Nexxo * Prefab Sprout – The King of Rock 'n' Roll

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    The best caffeine delivery system for me is still the Elektra S1C Micro Casa espresso machine. :D
     
  20. Herbicide

    Herbicide Lurktacular

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    Boost.

    It's like Red Bull, but in 1L bottles.

    - H.
     

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