The Relationship Between Adrenaline Sports And Energy Drinks

At Mountainfilm in Telluride, we see a lot of action and adventure films that are plastered with Red Bull logos. It's clear that a lot of funding for expeditions and competitions might not happen were it not for Red Bull or other energy drinks. What's not clear is the health effects these caffeine- and sugar-filled concoctions have on athletes. Now, according to this great article, "Wary of Energy Drinks in an Adrenaline Sport," in the NY Times, a few athletes are endorsing a not-so-new kind of drink: water. And not a bottled water brand, but just good, plain old tap water.