Dive Summary:

PepsiCo has filed a patent application suggesting the company wants to use Chinese herbs in energy drinks. According to the filing, 

• the company is considering an extract made from Goji berries and Polygonatum Root.
• more than 80% of human volunteers drinking beverages with the extract reported an increase in energy levels.

Dive Insight:

PepsiCo's move seems well-timed, as health advocates and consumers grow more concerned about the caffeine dosages in popular energy drinks such as Red Bull and Monster Java.