Healthier beverages are rapidly gaining in popularity as people seek ways to live healthier lives. One trending category includes functional beverages that promise everything from stress relief to increased energy.
These drinks contain ingredients such as ginseng, ashwagandha and L-theanine that may help improve mood and cognitive function, although these drinks should not replace a balanced diet or medical advice.
They promise stress relief
There is an increasing variety of wellness drinks on the market, from fizzy probiotic sodas to mushroom coffees and lattes, that claim to improve mental and physical wellbeing. Although these beverages promise improvement for mental and physical health issues, it is important to remember they do not provide cures and should always check ingredients prior to buying as many are unregulated and could contain potentially unsafe elements.
Wellness beverages are designed to help individuals relax, get more restful sleep, and reduce stress. They usually contain herbal extracts and adaptogens such as ashwagandha and holy basil; in addition, protein, antioxidants, vitamins minerals and electrolytes may also be found within these drinks. It’s important to remember these beverages should only supplement healthy eating and drinking habits as they cannot replace proper nutrition and physical exercise routines; some wellness beverages even contain carrageenan which has been known to cause gas and stomach upset; this ingredient is found within protein drinks with creamy consistency; protein drinks with creamy consistency contain this ingredient; carrageenan may even contain carrageenan which could potentially cause gas and stomach upset – found within some protein drinks and non dairy creamers made with creamy consistency.
They aren’t a cure
As consumers become more health-focused and prioritize a wellness lifestyle, functional beverages have seen rapid expansion. They claim to offer various additional health benefits for the body such as increasing energy, improving digestion or providing mental clarity – yet many contain ingredients with unclear benefits, making potentially misleading claims about what these drinks can accomplish.
Stress-relieving drinks typically contain small doses of CBD derived from hemp and marijuana that may help ease anxiety and pain, and L-theanine, an amino acid found in plants which reduces stress and boosts focus. Unfortunately, however, they cannot treat mental health conditions underlying issues; professional treatment must still be sought instead. Furthermore, due to loose regulation in this market place and variable quality standards among beverages available there, it’s wise to consult your physician prior to adding one of these drinks into your diet; certain ingredients could interfere with antidepressant or thyroid medication; other risks could include digestive issues or allergic reactions.
They aren’t regulated
With 43% of Americans making New Year resolutions to live healthier lifestyles this year, many consumers are changing their diet by drinking wellness drinks promoted by fitness influencers, athletes and health experts to encourage healthy habits. Wellness beverages typically contain low calories and sugar while often boasting high amounts of caffeine – though experts warn of potential danger for children and adolescents as well as pregnant or nursing mothers, or people living with heart conditions.
Wellness beverage sales are booming, yet it’s essential to remember these beverages aren’t an instant fix for stress or other health conditions. Careful consideration must be made when selecting any wellness drink – check the ingredients on its label carefully as some could interact with medications or cause allergic reactions; beverage industry pushed back against efforts to regulate energy drinks but a bill introduced this month by Congress called the Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act proposes restrictions. Among its requirements: mandatory warning labels and caps on caffeine content.
They cost more
Stressful times require new strategies for relief. Drinks containing magnesium and ashwagandha have long been known to ease tension within the body, while simultaneously providing essential hydration benefits that support both mental and physical wellness.
Beverage manufacturers that can provide these benefits at a reasonable price will experience market expansion. They can achieve this through innovative formulations and by clearly communicating the benefits of their products, drawing in consumers who prioritize mental wellbeing.
However, consumers still tend to favor hydrating options like soft drinks, water and bottled beverages as their go-to relaxation beverages. Teetotalers have even taken to trying more flavorful non-alcoholic options like Hendrick’s Gin-based mocktails at Bar Kumiko or Pepperberry Tonic at Bar Kumiko for inclusion and wellness purposes.
