• Vile Asslips
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      182 months ago

      My coworkers basically live off of Monster energy drinks. Those energy drinks mess with my heart too much, so I stay far away.

    • @slampisko@lemmy.world
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      52 months ago

      I have ADHD and energy drinks have been helping me focus when I don’t have access to meds. Somehow Monster is the cheapest among the select few brands that I actually like the taste of (and a lot of people shit on it because of the taste – I guess it shows how subjective it is). I’m not happy about financially supporting a corp that makes money on getting people addicted to sugar, but I can’t deny the effects the drinks have on me

      • @anomnom@sh.itjust.works
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        02 months ago

        Does coffee not work? It’s about $8 a month for me if I make it at home.

        I do pour over in a chemex, a full pot (6 cups) lasts 3 days, and lives in the fridge, just gotta remember to make it the night before if you want it iced.

          • @anomnom@sh.itjust.works
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            11 month ago

            I cut back on sugar after having kids, and once I cut back really don’t miss it except for icecream or occasional donuts. I’ve also never liked fake sugar tastes. But whatever works for you.

    • @Akasazh@feddit.nl
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      12 months ago

      Sometimes I’m curious as to the taste, but it only come in half liters and I would most likely toss out most of that, so I’ve never bothered

      • 🇰 🌀 🇱 🇦 🇳 🇦 🇰 🇮
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        32 months ago

        Redbull, Rockstar, and Monster all taste about the same; but IDK if the ingredients–like taurine–are the same outside the US or if that would alter the taste significantly.

        • @Akasazh@feddit.nl
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          22 months ago

          Taurine is in red bull over here, so it should be in monster. I would probably try one had they smaller sizes.