What You Should Know About Stimulants...

Like anyone on the open road, long work weeks due to an voluminous retirement plan, and an active lifestyle, I could really use more pep. Something that doesn't just keep me awake (like coffee does) but allows me to fire on all cylinders. Especially when I want to go hard on my exercise bike.
Let's talk about survival. Did you know driving while fatigued is as dangerous as driving while impaired. The long and short of it: driving while fatigued can leave you feeling tired, cramped... and frustrated.
Historically there's been no magic energy pill. Coffee, it turns out that caffeine doesn't really energize you. What it does do is stimulate the central nervous system, by preventing the nucleo-side adenosine from bonding with it's receptor in the brain, but there's no actual energy boost... just a smoke and mirrors effect.
Then there's the multibillion-dollar energy drink industry. But the only "energy" in Red Bull, Rockstar, Monster, and the like comes courtesy of caffeine and the 50-50 blend of sucrose and glucose. These two sugars are worse than caffeine at giving you a lift. They deliver ugly side effects (it's like a nail in the coffin) , like yo-yo energy levels and belly fat. Even worse, they are linked to diabetes, heart disease and obesity.
But there is an antioxidant endorsed by none other than Lance Armstrong that will boost your energy... it works so well researchers believe it is sure to get banned. It's called FRS which stands for Free Radical Scavenger--- it's used among elite cyclists for the perceived energy boost it gives.
Will I try it? Right now, yes... because I'm the average guy who works hard for a living... who is willing to trade a few dollars for a chance to survive.
Safety tip of the day: each week motor vehicle accidents are caused by vehicles' drivers pulling out into traffic when they cannot see oncoming traffic--- these accidents are easily prevented. Don't get imaptient and pull out when you shouldn't. Wait until you can see the roadway is clear... kporchhaulling.