Water-soluble vitamins are included in energy and sport drinks
for their essentiality in the normal biological functions such as coenzymes. Moreover, it is claimed that the
consumption of large amounts of B vitamins increases mental
alertness and focus, as well as improves mood. Vitamins B2 (rivoflavin), B3 (niacin), B6 (pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine) and
B12 are the most common of the B vitamins that are incorporated
into energy and sport drink formulations