DRINKS Functional beverages, which offer benefits beyond hydration, have grown into a multi-billion dollar industry
Functional beverages, which offer mental or physical benefits beyond hydration, are gaining popularity.
The sale of functional beverages has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry.
Scientists say that some ingredients, such as adaptogens, can help your body respond to stress, anxiety and fatigue.
Functional beverages — or drinks promoted as offering mental or physical benefits beyond hydration — are growing in popularity around the world. Hundreds of companies have jumped into the market, hoping to get some buzz with trendy and sometimes unfamiliar ingredients.
Here are some of the latest ones found in functional beverages and what scientists say about them. ADAPTOGENS
Adaptogens are plants and mushrooms that may help your body respond to stress, anxiety and fatigue or enhance feelings of well-being. KIDS WHO CONSUME ENERGY DRINKS ARE MORE PRONE TO MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS, STUDY FINDS Examples include American and Asian ginseng (an herb), ashwagandha (an evergreen shrub), eleuthero (a shrub), Rhodiola rosea (a flowering plant) and chaga (a mushroom). A can of Celsius, a fitness drink that is supposed to accelerate metabolism and burn body fat, is shown on April 10, 2024, in New York. Functional beverages, or drinks promoted as offering mental or physical benefits beyond hydration, are growing in popularity around the world. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)The Cleveland Clinic says adaptogens are known to trigger chemical reactions that can return the body to a more balanced state. Side […]
Fitness drinks: Scientists weigh in on the benefits and potential risks of ingredients
