Drinks that make you chill - do they really do what it says on the tin?

The booming market for "functional beverages" - drinks with added health benefits - promises to help consumers feel calm and boost their health. However, experts are skeptical about the effectiveness of these drinks in providing stress relief, citing limited research on the supplements they contain. While some consumers find these beverages a good alternative to alcohol or a treat to unwind, nutritionists caution that the small amounts of supplements in these drinks may not deliver the emotional balance or relaxation advertised in the industry. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has also banned certain adverts for overpromising on health benefits.