A Can of Bull Case Study - A Lab

A Can of Bull Case Study 1. When we say that something gives us “energy”, what does that mean? What is a biological definition of energy? Energy is a property which is given into objects or organisms and they convert it into different forms that cannot be destroyed. When someone gives you energy it means you want to do something to the fullest because it feels like you have said power to do things. 2. Which ingredients provide energy? How do they do that? Caffeine and sugars, make the energy by stimulating the central nervous system. This gives the body a sense of alert. 3. Which ingredients contribute to body repair, i.e., which help build or rebuild muscle tissue? Glucuronolactone, Niacinamide, and Cyanocobalamin are ingredients that help build/rebuild the muscle tissue. 4. Construct a bar graph illustrating the calorie content of the five drinks. Calories XS Citris Blast Red Bull Sobe Adrenaline Rush Impulse Coca Cola 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 Calories 5. Construct a bar graph illustrating the sodium content of the five drinks. 160 180 Sodium (mg) Coca Cola Impulse Sobe Adrenaline Rush Red Bull XS Citrus Blast 0 50 100 150 200 250 Sodium (mg) 6. In what ways might the one{s} that does (do) not have a metabolic energy source provide the perception of increased energy after consumption? Energy drinks without caffeine, which is a metabolic energy source, could also feature other forms of energy such as fructose, glucose, herbs, and vitamins. Guarana is also found in some energy drinks and mimics metabolic energy sources. The sugars in energy drinks are converted into ATP which fuels the body’s cellular processes. 7. Does your analysis substantiate the claim that any of these are an “energy drink”? If so, which ones and why? I found that all the drinks could claim to be energy drinks: XS Citrus Blast because of its caffeine and abundance of vitamins. Red Bull because of its caffeine contents and 27g of sugar. Sobe Adrenaline Rush because of its guarana extract which provides the same energy source as caffeine. Impulse because of its caffeine and sugars. 8. Could your drinks serve different purposes for different consumers? Explain. The drinks could serve different purposes for different consumers. Aside from energy, which was previously concluded they all have, consumers may choose any of the drinks based on specific vitamins, taste, the lack of sugar, and special dietary reasons. 9. What is the normal physiological response to increased intake of sugars? Could too much sugar cause harm? If so how? The normal physiological response to increased sugars is an increase of insulin production. 10. What is the normal physiological response to increased intake of caffeine? Could too much caffeine cause harm? If so how? The normal physiological response to the increased intake of caffeine are its acts of stimulant by inhibiting the adenoidal produced by the brain. Bit increased dosage of caffeine can cause several problems such as increases in blood pressure, increases the conductivity of the heart and it may also increase cholesterol. 11. What is the normal physiological response to increased intake of sodium? Could too much sodium cause harm? If so how? Sodium helps in the maintenance of the membrane potential. It helps in the maintenance of blood volume and blood pressure but increased intake of sodium which is more than 2300mg/day can be harmful as it can cause decreased blood pressure and also increase the risk of a heart disease. 12. Evaluate, in terms of basic physiology and biochemistry, the statement: A lack of sleep causes a lack of energy. The statement is true. Lack of sleep doesn’t allow the body to properly disperse ATP throughout the body. Thus, resulting in a lack of energy. 13. Are the product claims of the four beverages legitimate? Why? Yes, all the ingredients seem to be an average amount per serving realistically. 14. Comparing the four drinks to Coke, what percent difference in calories exist? 22,800 Calories 15. Should you simply buy a can of Coke rather than one of these drinks? Why/ why not? Coke carries a lot of calories, but not the ingredients for energy. So if the person is looking to gain energy, an energy drink is what would be best.