This drink is for all my fellow caffeine addicted, working moms who are trying to give up the caffeine and still get through their day.  Although I must admit, I was a bit skeptical about non-caffeinated way to increase energy.  However, Cheetah power Surge claims to offer a surge of energy using a combination of Ginseng, Royal Jelly and Ginkgo Biloba.  I decided to check if any of these ingredients have evidence of energy boosting properties.

Ingredients in Cheetah Power Surge.

• Ginseng: I did find evidence that Ginseng can have an effect on energy.  It appears to assist with metabolizing vitamins and minerals.  This is relevant because vitamins form the co-factors necessary for creating and using energy.  Ginseng has also been found to build “mental and physical vitality”.  Increasing alertness, balancing blood sugar (also energy dependent), slowing down aging and boosting the immune system have all been shown to be benefited by Ginseng.  You would think a simple plant wouldn’t have so many diverse properties, however, ginseng has been found to have as many as 28 different elements or more, each with different healing and functional uses.  Although ginseng has been used in ancient Chinese medicine for years, it is only recently becoming popular in the Western Hemisphere.
• Royal Jelly: This is a fascinating ingredient.  Royal Jelly is produced by bees and fed to young larvae or bees who are going to be the Queen Bee. After regular bees are weaned off of it, the Queen Bee continues to eat Royal Jelly her whole life. A worker bee will only live 35-40 days, but the Queen can live 5-6 years, and be twice as big!  The Royal Jelly contains nectar, pollen, vitamins, minerals, and bee hormones.  The advantage the Royal Jelly has over honey is that it contains high levels of B vitamins, hormones, essential amino acids, good fats, natural sugars, and minerals like calcium.  Royal Jelly isn’t just for alternative practitioners anymore.  In fact, more scientists and mainstream folks are touting the benefits of Royal Jelly. They include curing fatigue, liver disease, skin disorders, slowing down aging, and even promoting sexual rejuvenation!
• Gingko Bilboa: While this ingredient is mostly popular for its possible effect on memory, there is also a rather unknown effect it could have, and that is of increasing blood flow to tissues and organs.  This ingredient could have an impact on energy, but as far as I know, testing has not been conclusive.  As far as its effect on memory, that is also still inconclusive in modern trials.  Regardless of trials, many people are convinced it does have a positive impact on memory.

PROS

• The ingredients that I know of in Cheetah Power Surge are safe and natural.
• There is no caffeine (a positive for some people)
• Doesn’t appear to be addictive.

CONS

• Retails for $2 a can.
• I can’t be sure if it has artificial sweeteners or other chemical ingredients.

Conclusion

If Cheetah Power Surge is effective enough to give a surge of lasting energy to its drinkers, without the addictive caffeine, then sign me up!  I’ve been looking for a replacement for years.  I’m tired of being addicted and knowing that I’m sucking down chemicals to make it through the day.  The three ingredients mentioned, with their vitamin and mineral benefits from the Royal Jelly would be a good thing to put in your body, rather than a chemical disaster.