Question

So i know on average you can survive for about 3 days without water, but lets say, for example, you only drink energy drinks, would you still be able to survive since it contains water? Thats of course saying that you don’t have any other medical issues and that the caffeine doesnt effect. Or could you at least last a little more than 3 days on energy drinks?

Answer 1

That's an interesting question. My intuition tells me that energy drinks wouldn't be any better than plain water at keeping you alive.
Here's my thought process, but I might be wrong about some things: In order to carry out reactions for metabolism and generally keeping the body alive, you need pure water. Your body can separate water out from the foods and drinks that you consume, but if you're only drinking energy drinks, which have lots of "impurities" incorporated into them, the body needs to work harder to get out the water that it actually needs.
Also, I don't think there's anything inside the energy drinks that's helping you stay alive. Maybe you'd get some sugar from the drinks, but that's more related to calorie intake, not hydration.
To be honest, I'm not really sure! Like I said, an interesting question

Answer 2

Actually, even outside of a survival situation, it seems like overconsumption of energy drinks puts quite the strain on someone's body. Increased heart rate and blood pressure, frequent trips to the bathroom... all that sugar and caffeine in a concentrated package can't be good for you, especially over a long period of time.
And if you're drinking only that, with no water or food... yeah I'm pretty sure you'd die. It'd be like a very jittery, gradual poison. I think you might even go into shock if you drink too much energy drink on an empty stomach.

Answer 3

https://www.eatthis.com/news-energy-drink-side-effects/

Answer 4

hmm good to know, that actually makes a lot of sense, i didnt think about the sugar and what effect that would have. Thanks
and im gonna go get some water

Answer 5

Yes! Good lesson, especially during the summer. Stay hydrated, everybody!