Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Mother? Is it any good?

Mother is a drink launched by Coca-cola (Amatil) . The ingredients are :

Average quantities per 500ml Serve [2]

* Energy: 975 kJ (233 cal)

* Protein: 0 g

* Fat, total: 0 g

o Saturated: 0 g

* Carbohydrates: 52 g

o Sugars: 52 g

* Sodium: 272 mg

* Caffeine: 160 mg (Gurana extract)

* Niacin (B3): 9.0 mg

* Pantothenic Acid (B5): 3.3 mg

* Vitamin B6: 1.0 mg

* Vitamin B12: 0.5 µg

* Taurine: 2000 mg

* Glucuronolactone: 1200 mg

* Inositol: 60 mg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_%28energy_drink%29

The vitamins are pretty negligent - so don't think you are getting a stack of vitamins. The Taurine is a hefty dose. This can make people feel good and it can drop blood pressure (good for tinnitis). The main issue is the caffeine. 160mg is equal to 2-3 cups of instant coffee or 2 cups of roast and ground coffee

If you are sensitive to coffee (shakes, jitters, anxiety, skipped heart beats) then don't have Mother!

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