Trendy Energy Drinks and the Renal Diet

A variety of energy drinks are readily available and are making their way into dialysis centers. Dietitians have been questioned about the safety of energy drinks by patients and staff alike. A review of energy drinks, with a specific look at the V8 energy drink, is needed to determine the source of energy, added vitamins and minerals and caloric content in effort to answer the question “Can I drink this?” To introduce, energy drinks are beverages in a variety of flavors and serving sizes offering a stimulant via caffeine or other ingredient.