Relaxation drink
As a relaxation drink are functional beverages referred, which should have a calming, stress-reducing effect. Often they are also aimed at increasing concentration or reducing sleep disorders.
Origin and ingredients
The first relaxation drinks were launched in Japan in 2005 and contained active ingredients such as γ-aminobutyric acid , L- theanine , melatonin , valerian root , lemon balm and passion flower . Usually they are alcohol and caffeine free . The effects of relaxation drinks are controversial; While the calming effect of individual ingredients has been proven, studies on the interaction of the active ingredients with one another are missing, and active ingredients are often only contained in hardly detectable amounts.
market
The market in the USA has developed rapidly in recent years. 127 million liters were sold there in 2010. In 2014 it is expected that more than 300 million liters will be sold in the USA. The most famous drinks include Koma Unwind, Purple Stuff, Dreamwater and JustChill.
In Germany there are currently the relaxation drink heroes break , JustChillmi , rest relaxation drink , rhino's blueberry and tyme out .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Article in the Wall Street Journal, October 1, 2013. Retrieved April 18, 2015 .
- ↑ Article on ABC News, August 7, 2011. Retrieved April 18, 2015 .
- ↑ http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/19/us-beverages-relax-idUSTRE76I6ZH20110719
- ↑ http://online.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702304373104579109283589583074