![]() ![]() While some fans, as well as critics, have compared drank to "purple drank", the product is in no way intended to mimic the illegal substance that some refer to as "purple drank, syrup, sizzurp, or lean" nor is the marketing behind Drank TM geared towards enticing young people with illegal drug references. The name of the product is a play on the common slang, 'I'm going to get my 'drank' on.'" I conceived the idea for Drank in the recording studio - we wanted something fun and hip that offered an alternative to the use of drugs and alcohol for relaxation. ![]() In the beverage business, innovation is everything and there is room for numerous quirky drink brands. If you're wanting to "slow your roll" with one of these drinks, like other unregulated drinks on the market - be aware of the potential risk for your own health. Funktional beverages, the maker of Purple Stuff, also stressed that their product contains no melatonin. In statements released to 7News, makers of "Drank" and "Purple Stuff" tell us their products are safe and in no way meant to play off the downer drug trend. "Someone underage who doesn't watch over themselves can get this drink or think it is the illegal drink," says FLOSS, "and go after this drink in a regular convenience store and purchase it." The only consistent warning you will read about is how much to drink. Rider says, "Combined with other anti-depressants, anti-anxiety medications it can actually intensify the effects of that to the point that it can actually become dangerous for the person consuming it."Įven without FDA approval, these anti-energy drinks can be put on the market and sold on store shelves to anyone looking for a quick fix slowdown. Valerian root is used to treat chronic conditions like insomnia, but a mix of this ingredient with other medications could have serious consequences. Rose hip is known for its antioxidant effects and is also a diuretic, which elevates the rate of urination. "Your body naturally has rises and decreases in energy and you want to let your body do that," she says, "because when you start taking stuff from the outside to stimulate that, you're going to have trouble doing that on your own." Starting with melatonin, Rider says this hormone you naturally produce that is linked to your sleep cycle does not need to be supplemented. The majority of these purple drinks have three main ingredients touting relaxation benefits: melatonin, rose hip and valerian root. "I have a lot of concerns because you're actually messing with your body's chemistry and it's not natural to do that," says Rider. Patrick Hospital Clinical Nutritionist Samantha Rider says the mix of herbal products in these drinks could spell danger. "The end result of these drinks is a direct copycat of the illegal version," he says.ĬHRISTUS St. These "slow it down" drinks are promising the same effects of the illegal version, according to FLOSS. "They're trying to appeal to those who can't get the drink illegally," says FLOSS. Now, the same slang names of a codeine cough syrup mix are found on relaxation drinks in convenience stores. ![]()
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