Energy drinks are HOT. There are literally hundreds of portable, bottled concoctions competing for shelf space at gyms, health-food stores, drug stores and supermarkets that contain ingredients designed to provide a physical or mental boost. Before you crack open that bottle, read these articles from healthcastle.com, 10news.com, and mayoclinic.com. Drinking your favorite energy drink could be more harmful than good. KEEP MOVING-Elizabeth, CPT.