{"id":19800,"date":"2021-12-04T22:45:04","date_gmt":"2021-12-04T14:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/?p=19800"},"modified":"2023-01-25T10:32:17","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T02:32:17","slug":"do-energy-drinks-need-fda-approval","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/do-energy-drinks-need-fda-approval\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Energy Drinks Need FDA approval? (Revealed)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:62.64%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:150.0600240096%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov.ph\/fda-orders-review-of-workout-energy-drinks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food and Drug Authority<\/a> is an agency that is responsible for public health &ndash; consider them the police of the products&rsquo; department. Their authority is not limited to food items, they also deal with other substances and commercial commodities like <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nccih.nih.gov\/health\/energy-drinks\" target=\"_blank\">energy drinks.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re someone who&rsquo;s very keen on caffeinated beverages, you may have thought once in your life if energy drinks are regulated and approved by the FDA?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, here&rsquo;s a quick answer: <strong>the FDA doesn&rsquo;t oversee or approve energy drinks, beverages, or any other food products. Instead, the FDA regulates and approves the ingredients used in energy drinks.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yup, the caffeine, taurine, or added sugars in your favorite thirst quencher should obtain the favor of this particular product authority! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue reading to find out how FDA works and how the ingredients of your favorite energy drink are regulated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662a6fa8b395b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662a6fa8b395b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\"><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/do-energy-drinks-need-fda-approval\/#What_is_FDA\" title=\"What is FDA?\">What is FDA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/do-energy-drinks-need-fda-approval\/#Do_Energy_Drinks_Need_FDA_Approval\" title=\"Do Energy Drinks Need FDA Approval?\">Do Energy Drinks Need FDA Approval?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/do-energy-drinks-need-fda-approval\/#How_Does_the_FDA_Work\" title=\"How Does the FDA Work?\">How Does the FDA Work?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/do-energy-drinks-need-fda-approval\/#FDA_Recommended_Caffeine_Amount\" title=\"FDA Recommended Caffeine Amount\">FDA Recommended Caffeine Amount<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/do-energy-drinks-need-fda-approval\/#FDAs_Take_on_Sugar_Consumption\" title=\"FDA&rsquo;s Take on Sugar Consumption\">FDA&rsquo;s Take on Sugar Consumption<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/do-energy-drinks-need-fda-approval\/#FDAs_Take_on_Artificial_Sweeteners\" title=\"FDA&rsquo;s Take on Artificial Sweeteners\">FDA&rsquo;s Take on Artificial Sweeteners<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/do-energy-drinks-need-fda-approval\/#Are_Energy_Drink_Giants_Approved_by_the_FDA\" title=\"Are Energy Drink Giants Approved by the FDA?  \">Are Energy Drink Giants Approved by the FDA?  <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/do-energy-drinks-need-fda-approval\/#Is_caffeine_approved_by_the_FDA\" title=\"Is caffeine approved by the FDA?\">Is caffeine approved by the FDA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/do-energy-drinks-need-fda-approval\/#What_is_the_required_declared_precaution_for_an_energy_drink\" title=\"What is the required declared precaution for an energy drink?\">What is the required declared precaution for an energy drink?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/do-energy-drinks-need-fda-approval\/#How_are_energy_drinks_regulated_by_the_FDA\" title=\"How are energy drinks regulated by the FDA?\">How are energy drinks regulated by the FDA?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/do-energy-drinks-need-fda-approval\/#Red_Bull_Energy_Drink\" title=\"Red Bull Energy Drink\">Red Bull Energy Drink<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/do-energy-drinks-need-fda-approval\/#Monster_Energy_Drink\" title=\"Monster Energy Drink\">Monster Energy Drink<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/do-energy-drinks-need-fda-approval\/#Other_Energy_Drinks_in_the_Market\" title=\"Other Energy Drinks in the Market\">Other Energy Drinks in the Market<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/do-energy-drinks-need-fda-approval\/#Other_Notable_Mentions\" title=\" Other Notable Mentions \"> Other Notable Mentions <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/do-energy-drinks-need-fda-approval\/#To_Wrap_It_Up\" title=\"To Wrap It Up\">To Wrap It Up<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/do-energy-drinks-need-fda-approval\/#Related_Articles\" title=\"Related Articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_FDA\"><\/span><strong>What is FDA?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">FDA<\/a> is responsible for regulating the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of food products and their ingredients.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It provides <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Guidelines-for-Manufacturers-and-Traders.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">guidelines<\/a> on the safe limits for consumption so that you are well aware of the food and its impact on your body before consuming it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from that, the organization is also in charge of protecting health by ensuring that the products sold in the market are safe and secure for consumption.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The FDA informs the public about accurate, science-based information including facts. It ensures that all products are safe and effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at this video to find out more about FDA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Overview of the Food and Drug Administration\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8RsgGkosTaU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Food and Drug Administration overview<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Energy_Drinks_Need_FDA_Approval\"><\/span><strong>Do Energy Drinks Need FDA Approval?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"783\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/energy_drink_approval_1250x-1.jpg\" alt=\"Thumbs up\" class=\"wp-image-21455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/energy_drink_approval_1250x-1.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/energy_drink_approval_1250x-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/energy_drink_approval_1250x-1-768x481.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"783\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/energy_drink_approval_1250x-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Thumbs up\" class=\"wp-image-21455 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/energy_drink_approval_1250x-1.jpg.webp 1250w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/energy_drink_approval_1250x-1-300x188.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/energy_drink_approval_1250x-1-768x481.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/energy_drink_approval_1250x-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Do energy drinks need FDA approval?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The FDA administers food items and the ingredients used in the making of various commercial products. It screens the added substances such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/new-nutrition-facts-label\/added-sugars-new-nutrition-facts-label\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">added sugars<\/a>, preservatives, and food colorings. It guarantees that the food supply is protected and sterile and appropriately named.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>With that being said, the FDA doesn&rsquo;t regulate and approve energy drinks or any other caffeinated drinks in general.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All things being equal, energy drink brands and companies themselves are responsible for what they want to label on their drinks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the Food and Drug Administration requires them to follow the food product <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ndvlaw.com\/food-product-labeling-requirements-of-the-fda\/\" target=\"_blank\">labeling requirements<\/a> to ensure the safety of the general public. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, energy and caffeinated drinks are showcased and marketed as refreshments and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3839443\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dietary supplements<\/a> or energy boosters depending on the ingredients and planned to sell intention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It is worth mentioning that most energy drinks brands market themselves as dietary supplements to avoid the FDA&rsquo;s strict <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/dietary-supplement-products-ingredients\/pure-and-highly-concentrated-caffeine\" target=\"_blank\">caffeine restrictions<\/a> and limits.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_the_FDA_Work\"><\/span><strong>How Does the FDA Work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The drink on the shelf of a mart that has written FDA approval on it always catches our eye. The fact is that FDA does not approve any drink in particular. It rather approves ingredients such as artificial sweeteners and colorings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FDA does not have premarket approval of food products, it has the authority to approve certain ingredients before they are used in foods.<\/strong> Those include food additives, such as substances added intentionally to food, and color additives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The FDA works in such a way that if any company wants to add new additives to its food then the company is bound to provide FDA with its information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company has to demonstrate that the additives are safe. The FDA does not test the additives themselves. They rather analyze the test done by the companies and review its credibility. The FDA then either approves it or rejects it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also important for the company to use approved food additives in the recommended amounts and specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FDA_Recommended_Caffeine_Amount\"><\/span><strong>FDA Recommended Caffeine Amount<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The FDA recommends consuming no more than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/spilling-beans-how-much-caffeine-too-much\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">400 mg <\/a>of caffeine in a day.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After expert testing and research, it was concluded by FDA that this amount of caffeine is more than enough for your body to get the energy boost that you need. In fact, some may find it overkill to consume that much caffeine daily! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/what-is-caffeine\" target=\"_blank\">Caffeine<\/a> is a central nervous system stimulant. It is majorly used in energy drinks and is responsible for providing a jolt of energy. No energy drink would be the same without caffeine as it helps you stay <a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/what-are-the-best-workout-energy-drinks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">active <\/a>and improves focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I prefer my caffeine intake to be within the 150mg level at the maximum. For better visualization, check out the table below for the common coffee beverages and their caffeine content: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Brewed Coffee<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">70&ndash;140 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Espresso<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">125 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Instant coffee<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30&ndash;90 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Decaf Coffee<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0&ndash;7 mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Caffeine Content of Common Coffee Beverages<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like everything in life, less is more in beverage ingredients too.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK532910\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Excessive consumption<\/a> of caffeine can lead to serious health problems. That&rsquo;s the reason why the FDA has set a daily limit for caffeine consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, going overboard to the caffeine limit can cause <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/caffeine-side-effects#TOC_TITLE_HDR_10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">serious problems<\/a> like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/insomnia\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20355167\" target=\"_blank\">Insomnia<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><strong>Digestive issues<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/topics\/anxiety\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Anxiety<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><strong>Insomnia<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/best-energy-drinks-for-high-blood-pressure\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/best-energy-drinks-for-high-blood-pressure\/\" target=\"_blank\">Highblood pressure<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><strong>Bleeding Disorders<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/iffgd.org\/gi-disorders\/diarrhea\/common-causes\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Diarrhea<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><strong>Osteoporosis<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Common energy drinks have 50mg to 200mg of caffeine, but some energy drinks have whooping 300 mg of caffeine in a single can, which is insane! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I highly suggest that before consuming any energy drink you look at the back of the can to find out its caffeine content. Make sure that you are within the recommended limits to avoid any unwanted health complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re looking for particular energy drinks that just have the right amount of caffeine, check out this article right <a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/best-energy-drinks-without-jitters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FDA&rsquo;s Take on Sugar Consumption<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sugar is one of the most common ingredients in your food and especially drinks. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/new-nutrition-facts-label\/added-sugars-new-nutrition-facts-label\" target=\"_blank\">10 percent <\/a>of your daily calorie should be allocated to sugar &ndash; any more than that and you may be in for a few health problems in the future. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caffeine and sugar play the same role in energy drinks &ndash; they provide a boost of energy to the body which is the reason you can function well amid sleepless nights as long as you drink beverages containing adequate amounts. Like caffeine, sugar also makes sure that you are alert and focused in your activity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from its sweet taste, sugar also has benefits such as the energy it provides. Surprisingly, studies have shown that sugar can <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0149763418308613\" target=\"_blank\">improve<\/a> your mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/scripts\/interactivenutritionfactslabel\/added-sugars.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">Sugars<\/a> are monosaccharides which are the simplest type of carbohydrates. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-eating\/eat-smart\/sugar\/sugar-101#:~:text=Naturally%20occurring%20sugars%20are%20found,adding%20sugar%20to%20your%20cereal).\" target=\"_blank\">Sugars<\/a> provide energy in the form of calories. Your body utilizes energy by breaking down sugar into glucose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-eating\/eat-smart\/sugar\/added-sugars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AHA<\/a> recommended daily sugar consumption for women is 25g of sugar and for men, it is 36g sugar limit. Neglecting these limits set by AHA and excessive consumption of sugars can lead to health complications <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/eating-too-much-sugar#long-term-risks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">like<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Weight gain<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/heartdisease\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Heart disease<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/type-2-diabetes\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20351193\" target=\"_blank\">Type 2 Diabetes<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mood disorder<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tooth decay<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/news.sanfordhealth.org\/healthy-living\/sugar-crash-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sugar crash<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skin aging<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As a person who is quite fond of subtle sweetness, I find it a burden consuming beverages that contain too much sugar in a can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, I made a list of some of the best-tasting <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/the-best-sugar-free-energy-drinks\/\" target=\"_blank\">sugar-free<\/a> energy drinks on days I like to avoid this particular sweet additive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FDA&rsquo;s Take on Artificial Sweeteners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While some energy drinks have <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/bing-caffeine-and-ingredients\/\" target=\"_blank\">natural sugars<\/a> others also add two types of sugar in their formula: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Regular sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artificial sweeteners&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-additives-petitions\/high-intensity-sweeteners#:~:text=Six%20high%2Dintensity%20sweeteners%20are,sucralose%2C%20neotame%2C%20and%20advantame.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Artificial sweeteners<\/a> are food additives that are much sweeter than regular sugar. Unlike sugar, artificial sweeteners don&rsquo;t have adverse side effects and can be consumed by diabetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part is artificial sweeteners don&rsquo;t add up to calorie intake.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-additives-petitions\/additional-information-about-high-intensity-sweeteners-permitted-use-food-united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">list<\/a> of safe, and regulated artificial<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/eat-well\/are-sweeteners-safe\/\" target=\"_blank\"> sweeteners<\/a> approved by the FDA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3185898\/\" target=\"_blank\">Saccharin<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aspartame<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/is-acesulfame-potassium-bad-for-me\" target=\"_blank\">Acesulfame Potassium<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/foodinsight.org\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sucralose\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sucralose<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Neotame<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advantame<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/foodinsight.org\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-stevia-sweeteners\/\" target=\"_blank\">Steviol Glycosides<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalgram.org\/resources\/herbalgram\/issues\/103\/table-of-contents\/hg103-herbpro-monk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luo Han Guo Fruit Extracts<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Energy_Drink_Giants_Approved_by_the_FDA\"><\/span><strong>Are Energy Drink Giants Approved by the FDA?  <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No! No particular energy drink or food product is directly approved by FDA. Instead, try to focus on the ingredients of the brand. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FDA is not responsible for approving any food product. It is rather involved in regulating and approving ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the big brands that claim that they are FDA approved actually claim this on the grounds of the ingredients that are individually FDA-approved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_caffeine_approved_by_the_FDA\"><\/span>Is caffeine approved by the FDA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Caffeine in cola-like drinks is permitted by the FDA only at the 0.02 percent tolerance threshold.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Food and Drug Administration recommends that healthy individuals consume no more than 400 mg of caffeine per day, which is equivalent to roughly four or five cups of coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_required_declared_precaution_for_an_energy_drink\"><\/span>What is the required declared precaution for an energy drink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sources agree that most healthy individuals may consume up to 400 mg of caffeine per day, which is around 4 cups (945 ml) of coffee. Keep in mind that energy drinks, in particular, may vary greatly in their real caffeine amount.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caffeine withdrawal symptoms are real and may occur in adults. Those who are very sensitive to caffeine&rsquo;s effects, or who are on certain drugs, may want to avoid it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_energy_drinks_regulated_by_the_FDA\"><\/span>How are energy drinks regulated by the FDA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The FDA doesn&rsquo;t have a monopoly on energy drinks, but they do set rules for how much caffeine and artificial sweeteners may be safely consumed in a day. That&rsquo;s why you can see the exact ingredients in your favorite energy drink.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to stay healthy, it&rsquo;s up to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to make sure everything you buy is risk-free. Products that generate or release radiation also fall into this category, along with those that are biological, medical, food-related, veterinary, or cosmetic in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_Bull_Energy_Drink\"><\/span><strong>Red Bull Energy Drink<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-red-bull-bad-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\">Red Bull<\/a> is one of the high-end best sellers in the caffeinated beverage industry. Betting on the status they achieved, it is no surprise that they comply with the laws and regulations set by FDA. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"1250\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/RED_BULL_900x-833x1250.jpg\" alt=\"Red Bull Can\" class=\"wp-image-19804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/RED_BULL_900x-833x1250.jpg 833w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/RED_BULL_900x-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/RED_BULL_900x-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/RED_BULL_900x.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"1250\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/RED_BULL_900x-833x1250.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Red Bull Can\" class=\"wp-image-19804 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/RED_BULL_900x-833x1250.jpg.webp 833w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/RED_BULL_900x-200x300.jpg.webp 200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/RED_BULL_900x-768x1152.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/RED_BULL_900x.jpg.webp 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/RED_BULL_900x.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Red Bull Can<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, I really like the kick Red Bull provides. It boosts my energy and even helps me improve my reaction times! Plus, this energy drink really helps me with my drive. I would even often find myself working out extra hard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some may consider Red Bull as a dangerous energy drink, it all comes down to a person&rsquo;s ability to handle themselves. Limiting your consumption to about half or one can a day definitely ensures you only get the best benefits from this energy drink! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monster_Energy_Drink\"><\/span><strong>Monster Energy Drink<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/can-you-drink-monster-energy-every-day-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monster Energy<\/a> is a worldwide favorite drink. Ever since its launch, people have been liking this drink and it has been successful in grabbing the attention of drink fanatics across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to some <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/news\/20121023\/death-reports-monster-energy-drink#:~:text=Oct.&amp;text=This%20means%20they%20may%20exceed,Burgess%20said%20in%20an%20email.\" target=\"_blank\">controversies<\/a> regarding monster energy drinks that have been sparked recently,&nbsp; the company stopped marketing them as a dietary supplement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 16 fl. oz. of Monster has about 160mg of caffeine &ndash; I find this quite high. Combined with its sky-high sugar content, I just don&rsquo;t think that Monster is the right beverage for me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Energy_Drinks_in_the_Market\"><\/span><strong>Other Energy Drinks in the Market<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;d like to check out other energy drinks in the market, here are some of them: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-aspire-energy-drink-bad-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Aspire<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/guru-energy-drink-nutrition-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Guru<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/raze-energy-drink-review\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Raze<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-3d-energy-drink-gluten-free\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3D Energy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/reign-vs-coffee\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Reign<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Notable_Mentions\"><\/span> Other Notable Mentions <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/bang-vs-coffee\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bang<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-relentless-energy-drink-bad-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Relentless<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-celsius-on-the-go-gluten-free\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Celsius<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/how-many-cans-of-nos-can-you-drink-a-day\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>NOS<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Wrap_It_Up\"><\/span><strong>To Wrap It Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Food and Drug Administration is an organization that puts public health first and foremost. If you&rsquo;re on the hunt for safe energy drinks for consumption, you can never go wrong with choosing those who boast of an FDA-approved seal on them! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my journey as an energy drink enthusiast, I have encountered quite a few products that raise my hackles. Their caffeine content, the colorings, as well as the combination of ingredients, may sometimes scream hazardous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I try to check the FDA&rsquo;s list of approved ingredients every time I try on a new beverage, or when I see something unusual in the ingredients list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Articles\"><\/span><strong>Related Articles<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/what-are-the-healthiest-energy-drinks\/\" target=\"_blank\">What Are The Healthiest Energy Drinks?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/best-energy-drinks-for-all-nighters\/\" target=\"_blank\">Best Energy Drinks for All-Nighters<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/musashi-bad-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Is Musashi Energy Drink Bad For You?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Well, here&#8217;s a quick answer: the FDA doesn\u2019t oversee or approve energy drinks, beverages, or any other food products. 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