Reaching for an energy drink to get through a night shift feels like the obvious move — but it can work against you a few hours later.
Most energy drinks are high in sugar, which spikes blood glucose and then drops it, often leaving you feeling worse in the second half of the drop than you did before you had it. Stack a couple of cans across a 10-12 hour shift and that pattern repeats more than once.
They're also liquid — more trips to the bathroom during a shift where you might not always have the flexibility to step away.
Some night shift workers swap at least one can for a sugar-free, no-liquid option instead. Neuchu is sugar-free with 50mg of natural caffeine per piece. You can find it here.