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It has become a trend to mix energy drinks with alcohol among many adolescents and youths. This combination of energy drinks and alcohol results in effects of intoxication, giving them more stamina and making them feel less tired and continue to drink. That's why many people ask whether energy drinks contain alcohol in them. The short answer to this question is some energy drinks have alcohol while some don't. For Bang energy drinks, they don't contain any alcohol. Bang Energy Drinks are famous in the market, and you might have seen them in stores, vending machines, and supermarkets. Bang Energy Drink contains 300mg of caffeine which is a lot, and energy drinks like Bang, which has this amount of caffeine, can cause drinkers not to feel the effects of liquor and drink more than usual. But let's find out more about energy drinks and alcohol and the main difference between them. What are the Ingredients of Bang Energy Drink? If you want to know whether there's alcohol added to Bang energy drink, then we have to take a look at the ingredients of Bang Energy Drink: 300mg caffeine (one of the most potent energy drinks in the world)0 calories0g total fat0mg cholesterol40mg sodium85mg potassium0g total carbohydrates0g total sugars0g proteinVitamin CMagnesiumNiacinVitamin B12 It also contains trace amounts of: Carbonated WaterCitric Acid AnhydrousCaffeine AnhydrousSodium benzoate (preservative)Potassium sorbate (preservative)Potassium citrate monohydrateSucralose (artificial sweetener)Natural flavorsL-LeucinePotassium phosphate dibasicVitamin C (ascorbic acid)Acesulfame potassium (sweetener)Magnesium chlorideSUPER CREATINE (Creatyl-L-Leucine)L-IsoleucineL-valineCalcium chlorideCalcium disodium EDTA As you can see from the list above, there's no alcohol added to Bang Energy Drink. So if you are concerned about whether you are drinking alcohol whenever you consume a Bang energy drink, then no worries. Bang Energy Drink Nutritional Facts Bang Energy Drink Nutritional Facts Nutritional Facts can be helpful if you want to see the sugar and calorie content of two different energy drinks. You can see the nutritional information of Bang Energy Drink on the back of it's can and from the table below: ContentAmountCalories0gFat0gCholesterol0mgSodium40mgPotassium85mgFiber0gProtein0gSugar0gVitamin C27mgNiacin5mg Vitamin B 121.5mcgMagnesium5mgCarbohydrate0gCaffeine300mgNutritional Facts of Bang Energy Drink As you can see, no alcohol is included in this energy drink which is excellent. What Is the Difference between Alcoholic Drinks and Energy Drinks? Energy Drinks and alcoholic drinks Energy Drinks and alcoholic drinks have no match between them. Every energy drink is different from alcoholic beverages. The main difference is that Bang Energy contains 300mg of caffeine. On the other hand, alcoholic beverages do not contain caffeine in them. But in place of caffeine, alcoholic beverages use ethanol in them. A unique process known as fermentation makes ethanol ( type of alcohol). Ethanol is usually produced by fruits or grains. Does Bang Energy Drink contain alcohol? No! Not even a single can of Bang Energy Drink contains alcohol. It is a benefit that Bang Energy drink does not contain any alcohol because if alcohol and caffeine are mixed up, they can cause severe health problems to a person. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have already told us about the results (dangers) of combining alcohol with energy drinks. And if unfortunately, a person gets addicted to alcohol, he may face the following side effects: CancerBlackoutLung infectionLiver damageFatigueBone thinningMuscle crampsNumbnessInfertilityMalnutrition After seeing these side effects, it would be wise not to take alcoholic energy drinks or simple alcohol in any form. Instead, you can use other energy drinks containing better ingredients and suit your physical and mental performance. However, the table below shows whether alcohol is added in Bang and Monster or not: Energy DrinkAlcoholCaffeineSugarBangNone300mg0gMonsterNone179mg54gAlcohol in different energy drinks Side Effects of Mixing Energy Drinks with Alcohol Energy Drinks and alcohol combinations can be deadly. The CDC has already mentioned that if you mix alcohol with energy drinks, it will lead to unhealthy consequences. Using caffeine in energy drinks makes a person's mind active and refreshed. On the other hand, alcohol is used to blur your cognitive skills and depress your mind. When both of these ingredients are mixed, they cause the person to feel intoxicated. During the phase of intoxication, you will continue to drink more and more without being stopped. This would make a person do rapid or impulsive behavior. In 2006 a survey of college students showed that one-quarter of the students mixed alcohol in energy drinks, resulting in teenagers doing sexual harassment activities, road accidents, physical injuries, etc. If a person mixes alcohol with energy drinks, they can get dependent on it, hence leading them to substance abuse. There is no need to mix alcohol with energy drinks because they do not benefit the body. And you should stick to the regular energy drinks and keep a distance from alcohol. https://youtu.be/n1UPRsgQQvw The placebo effects of mixing Energy Drinks with Alcohol Can you mix Bang Energy Drink with Alcohol? It would be best not to mix any energy drinks with alcohol. Doing this has become a trend, but in my opinion, this shouldn't be done. Alcohol and Bang energy drink mixture make you feel less drunk and more alert. But in reality, this is just because caffeine and alcohol don't play a vital role in it. As a result, you will consume more alcohol than usual. And can cause you to do risky behaviors such as driving drunk and getting into more fights. Which Is Worse, Bang Energy Drink or Alcohol? Both Bang Energy Drink and Alcohol can be dangerous for many reasons. In my perspective, Bang energy drink or any other energy drink and alcohol are bad for you if consumed excessively. However, both of them can provide benefits if you consume moderately. By keeping track of your energy drinks and caffeine intake, you can enjoy an energy boost while enhancing mental and physical performance without any side effects. The same is the case with alcohol, and if you control your alcohol consumption, it will benefit you more. However, both of them are not needed in your daily routine. It would be best to go for fresh juices and water to stay healthy and only drink energy drinks and alcohol. Alternatives Advocare Spark This energy drink comes in 10 different flavors, in which all of them contain 120mg of caffeine. Advocare Spark is a powdered energy drink that comes in a sachet. It has 15 calories and is sugar-free. You need to add Advocare Spark in water, after that, you'll receive a liquid similar to other energy drinks like Bang or Monster. C4 C4 energy drink contains 120mg of caffeine and comes in 4 different versions containing different caffeine levels. It also has 2 artificial sweeteners, which are acesulfame-k and sucralose. The taste of C4 is like godly slushes, and it will fulfill your taste buds by providing you with a sweetened taste. Monster Monster Energy Drink offers you a quick boost of energy. It has an average amount of caffeine which is 160mg of caffeine, and I think is amount is adequate to provide you with the boost of energy that will keep you active all day. Final Thoughts Bang energy drink doesn't contain alcohol which is a good thing, as drinking energy drinks mixed with alcohol can cause you more harm. When alcohol is added to energy drinks, the caffeine content of energy drinks avoids the effects of alcohol, as a result, making you more alert. Most people think this is because of alcohol and energy drinks, but it's not. And this might lead to drinking more alcohol. Energy drinks help improve your focus and concentration, so don't abuse them by mixing them with alcohol. As a reminder, don't mix alcoholic beverages with energy drinks to avoid their serious side effects. Related Articles Best Energy Drinks For Diabetic (Listed) Celsius Energy Drink Ingredients (Explained) How to Track Your G Fuel Order? (Detailed Instructions)