For those familiar with my past posts, you’ll know I’ve been engaged in a long-running search for a reliable, effective, and healthier energy drink. The goal has always been the same: to find a product that provides a genuine energy boost without triggering any long-term health issues caused by overdosing on B6 vitamins, apparently this is particularly an issue for those of us over the age of 40.
Over the years, I’ve trialed a wide range of options: from powdered “gamer” formulas carbonated with a SodaStream, through all the “natural” energy products, to every mainstream energy drink on the market. My motivation? To avoid relying on Red Bull and its many imitators.
Revisiting Brite.
Among the many products I’ve tested, Brite stands out as one I’ve returned to repeatedly. It has undergone various iterations over time, from an unappealing but effective green formula prone to spoilage, to its current lightly carbonated canned form. While the newer versions aren’t my favourite in terms of taste, 1 they do have all the right ingredients and do the job nicely.
This return to Brite coincided with my wife reviewing the nutritional content of the energy drinks that she found in our cupboards. Her findings highlighted some serious concerns regarding long-term health risks, particularly the neurological ones associated with frequent consumption, especially in older individuals. This prompted a renewed focus on finding a safer, cleaner solution.
Prior to this I had been drinking a mix of MOJO’s Extra Ginger shot and Wrath’s performance formula. While effective, the wrath powder ingredients did not bring joy to my better half’s life.
Eventually, I found an effective compromise: a combination of Brite (lemon & lime or raspberry flavours taste best in my opinion) with a shot of Extra Ginger from MOJO. This blend delivers a clean, sustained energy boost with the added benefits and taste of ginger.
Why This cocktail Works for me
- The non-synthetic caffeine and matcha content delivers alertness without being hyper.
- The Ginger adds natural anti-inflammatory effects (good for the guts of an old man) and a sharp, refreshing taste, which helps replace the need for tonnes of sugar.
- Both Bright’s and MOJO’s formulations are relatively organic and free from synthetic components
- Both companies do a good subscription service that provides a discount
- It just tastes good and wakes me up.
While it’s slightly more expensive than typical off-the-shelf options (such as lower-end supermarket brands), the increased cost is justified by its higher-quality ingredients and reduced health risk.
- something that can’t be helped given the much lower sugar content,[↩]
