{"id":20764,"date":"2021-11-30T22:35:10","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T14:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/?p=20764"},"modified":"2021-11-30T22:35:12","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T14:35:12","slug":"is-mother-energy-drink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mother-energy-drink\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Mother Energy Drink Gluten-Free? (Facts)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Finding a gluten-free energy drink can be difficult, especially because most manufacturers don&rsquo;t specify if their drinks are gluten-free or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/mother-energy-drink-caffeine-ingredients\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/mother-energy-drink-caffeine-ingredients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mother<\/a> energy drink, a favourite of many and a leading energy drink brand in Australia, might be your chosen drink, but does it fit your gluten-free diet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The short answer is, Mother does not have any trace of wheat and barley. Its<\/strong> ingredients are entirely<strong> gluten-free, and hence, ok for individuals on a gluten-free diet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on for a more detailed guide and an individual analysis of each ingredient in Mother!<\/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-6625839feeab0\" 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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mother-energy-drink\/#What_is_a_Gluten-Free_Diet\" title=\"What is a Gluten-Free Diet?\">What is a Gluten-Free Diet?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mother-energy-drink\/#How_to_be_Gluten_Free\" title=\"How to be Gluten Free?\">How to be Gluten Free?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/is-mother-energy-drink\/#Pros_and_Cons_of_a_Gluten-Free_Diet\" title=\"Pros and Cons of a Gluten-Free Diet\">Pros and Cons of a Gluten-Free Diet<\/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\/is-mother-energy-drink\/#Ingredients_in_Mother_Energy_Drink\" title=\"Ingredients in Mother Energy Drink\">Ingredients in Mother Energy Drink<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mother-energy-drink\/#Is_Caffeine_Gluten_Free\" title=\"Is Caffeine Gluten Free?\">Is Caffeine Gluten Free?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mother-energy-drink\/#Is_Taurine_Gluten-Free\" title=\"Is Taurine Gluten-Free?\">Is Taurine Gluten-Free?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/is-mother-energy-drink\/#Are_Ingredients_in_Mother_Gluten_Free\" title=\"Are Ingredients in Mother Gluten Free?\">Are Ingredients in Mother Gluten Free?<\/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\/is-mother-energy-drink\/#Does_Mother_Energy_Contain_Sugar\" title=\"Does Mother Energy Contain Sugar?\">Does Mother Energy Contain Sugar?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mother-energy-drink\/#Is_Sugar_Gluten-Free\" title=\"Is Sugar Gluten-Free?\">Is Sugar Gluten-Free?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mother-energy-drink\/#Can_Mother_Energy_Help_You_Lose_Weight\" title=\"Can Mother Energy Help You Lose Weight?\">Can Mother Energy Help You Lose Weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mother-energy-drink\/#Is_Mother_a_Pre-Workout_Energy_Drink\" title=\"Is Mother a Pre-Workout Energy Drink?\">Is Mother a Pre-Workout Energy Drink?<\/a><\/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\/is-mother-energy-drink\/#Mother_Energy_Drink_Alternatives\" title=\"Mother Energy Drink Alternatives\">Mother Energy Drink Alternatives<\/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\/is-mother-energy-drink\/#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\/is-mother-energy-drink\/#Bottom_Line\" title=\"Bottom Line\">Bottom Line<\/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\/is-mother-energy-drink\/#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_Gluten\"><\/span><strong>What is Gluten?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/318606\" target=\"_blank\">Gluten<\/a> is a protein found in several grains. Some popular examples are wheat, barley, and rye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gluten, in itself, does not have any essential nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The video below gives some important details regarding Gluten and why some people exclude it from their diets.<\/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=\"What&rsquo;s the big deal with gluten? - William D. Chey\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uEM2iDT-VAk?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><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Gluten-Free_Diet\"><\/span><strong>What is a Gluten-Free Diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A gluten-free diet is usually implemented for people with celiac disease and it excludes grains such as wheat from the diet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/ditch-the-gluten-improve-your-health#:~:text=Gluten%20provides%20no%20essential%20nutrients,they%20eat%20foods%20containing%20gluten.\" target=\"_blank\">Celiac disease<\/a> triggers a reaction to eating products containing gluten. The intestinal tract and other parts of the body get severely damaged upon consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some individuals who do not have Celiac disease may still suffer from an adverse reaction after having gluten. This can be due to an allergic reaction because of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6182669\/#:~:text=Non%2Dceliac%20gluten%20sensitivity%20(NCGS,celiac%20disease%20and%20wheat%20allergy.\" target=\"_blank\">Non-Celiac Gluten Hypersensitivity.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, going gluten-free is also becoming popular among others who do not suffer from celiac disease due to its presumed health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_be_Gluten_Free\"><\/span>How to be Gluten Free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To completely rid gluten from your diet, you will have to make a habit of checking nutritional labels and pinpointing if any ingredient originates from wheat or any other grains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some common everyday foods that contain gluten are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Cakes and Pies<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Candies<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Cereal<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Cookies and Crackers<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Bread<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Beer, Ale, Porter<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons_of_a_Gluten-Free_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Pros and Cons of a Gluten-Free Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below lists some advantages and disadvantages associated with a Gluten-Free diet.<\/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>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Diet is vital to deal with celiac and <br>gluten sensitivity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Diet may be very low in fibre<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Safe to observe with the <br>right dietary planning<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Options are limited when <br>visiting a restaurant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">May help in maintaining <br>cholesterol levels<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">May cause nutritional <br>deficiencies<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients_in_Mother_Energy_Drink\"><\/span><strong>Ingredients in Mother Energy Drink<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we get to the analysis, here is the complete list of ingredients included in Mother Energy Drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mother comes in two versions, the original and the sugar-free, and ingredients in both vary slightly.<\/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>Ingredient Category<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Mother Original<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Mother Sugar-Free<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Energizers<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Caffeine, Guarana Extract <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Caffeine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Water<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Carbonated Water<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Carbonated Water<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Acidity Regulators<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Colour<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Caramel IV<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Caramel IV<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Sweeteners<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sugar<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Preservatives<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Potassium Sorbate<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Potassium Sorbate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Vitamins<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Amino Acids<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Taurine<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Taurine<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Caffeine_Gluten_Free\"><\/span>Is Caffeine Gluten Free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> caffeine in Mother is extracted from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/foodisgood.com\/is-guarana-seed-extract-gluten-free\/\" target=\"_blank\">Guarana Extract<\/a>, which is completely gluten-free and does not contain grains in any way.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other sources of caffeine such as coffee beans are also gluten-free unless they were managed by manufacturers who dealt with wheat or any other grains as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Taurine_Gluten-Free\"><\/span>Is Taurine Gluten-Free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foodchemadditives.com\/gluten-free\/3591\" target=\"_blank\">Taurine<\/a> is also entirely gluten-free, as it is usually synthetically produced.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taurine is an essential supplement required by the human body and it won&rsquo;t negatively affect people on a gluten-free diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Ingredients_in_Mother_Gluten_Free\"><\/span><strong>Are Ingredients in Mother Gluten Free?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make things even clearer and prove Mother to be completely Gluten-Free, here is a complete guide listing the sources of each ingredient present.<\/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>Ingredient<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Source<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Is it Gluten-Free?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Caffeine<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Guarana Extract<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>YES<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Guarana Seed Extract<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Guarana<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foodisgood.com\/is-guarana-seed-extract-gluten-free\/#:~:text=Guarana%20Seed%20Extract%20is%20gluten,Extract%20does%20not%20have%20gluten.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>YES<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sucralose<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Synthetically Made<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodsweeteners.com\/sucralose-gluten-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>YES<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Acesulfame Potassium<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Synthetically Made<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodchemadditives.com\/gluten-free\/2104#:~:text=Yes.,to%20soft%20drinks%20and%20desserts.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>YES<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Potassium Sorbate<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Synthetically Made<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodsweeteners.com\/potassium-sorbate-gluten-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>YES<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Citric Acid<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Citrus Fruits<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.celiac.com\/forums\/topic\/77068-is-citric-acid-gluten-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>YES<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sodium Citrate<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Citric Acid<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foodisgood.com\/is-sodium-citrate-gluten-free\/#:~:text=Sodium%20Citrate%20is%20gluten%20free,and%20other%20gluten%2Drelated%20disorders.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>YES<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Caramel IV<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Synthetically Made<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondceliac.org\/gluten-free-diet\/is-it-gluten-free\/caramel-color\/#:~:text=Yes%2C%20caramel%20color%20in%20North,labels%20just%20to%20be%20sure.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>YES<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">B-Vitamins<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Synthetically Made<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glutenfreetherapeutics.com\/living-gluten-free\/medicine-research\/b-vitamins-effective-for-celiac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>YES<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Mother_Energy_Contain_Sugar\"><\/span><strong>Does Mother Energy Contain Sugar?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While <strong>Mother Energy Sugar-Free<\/strong> is, as the name suggests- sugar-free, the original version does contain sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Each 500mL can of Mother has 51 grams of sugar<\/strong>. This is considerably high especially when you look at the 37-gram daily maximum<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-eating\/eat-smart\/sugar\/how-much-sugar-is-too-much#:~:text=AHA%20Sugar%20Recommendation&amp;text=Men%20should%20consume%20no%20more,or%20100%20calories)%20per%20day.\" target=\"_blank\"> i<strong>ntake limit<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at Mother&rsquo;s sugar content, I&rsquo;d have to say that while gluten-free, it might not be suitable for diabetics or people looking to lose weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In comparison, most energy drink brands have produced <a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/the-best-sugar-free-energy-drinks\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/the-best-sugar-free-energy-drinks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sugar-free<\/a> options to cater to a wider range of consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Sugar_Gluten-Free\"><\/span>Is Sugar Gluten-Free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don&rsquo;t worry, sugar is also <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sugar.org.au\/is-sugar-gluten-free\/#:~:text=gluten%20free%3F-,Yes%2C%20sugar%20is%20gluten%2Dfree,disease%20or%20with%20gluten%20intolerance.\" target=\"_blank\">gluten-free<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can safely drink Mother Energy Original even if you are on a gluten-free diet. If an energy drink uses sweeteners as a sugar substitute, you can rest assured that they also do not contain any gluten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Mother_Energy_Help_You_Lose_Weight\"><\/span><strong>Can Mother Energy Help You Lose Weight?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mother Energy Original has 228 calories present in it and is not a suitable drink if you are looking to lose weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sugar-free version on the other hand contains only 23 calories, so you can go for this version instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, a quick boost before a workout can help you carry out a larger number of exercises than you would have previously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you work out daily, I wouldn&rsquo;t really recommend drinking Mother every day because of its high calorie content. In fact, these <a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/best-no-calorie-energy-drinks\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/best-no-calorie-energy-drinks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">calorie-free<\/a> brands may be better suited for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Mother_a_Pre-Workout_Energy_Drink\"><\/span><strong>Is<\/strong> <strong>Mother a Pre-Workout Energy Drink?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Both variants of Mother energy have 160mg of caffeine per 500mL can. This can boost your performance during a workout a great deal.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking to build muscle and having a hard time meeting your daily calorie intake amount, Mother Original can help you with this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it&rsquo;s technically not a pre-workout drink, you can drink Mother beforehand to maximize the calories and caffeine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mother_Energy_Drink_Alternatives\"><\/span><strong>Mother Energy Drink Alternatives<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If Mother doesn&rsquo;t fit your requirements and you would instead like something different, here are some great gluten-free alternatives you can consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-v-energy-drink-bad-for-you\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-v-energy-drink-bad-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\">V Energy Drink<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/can-you-drink-rockstar-every-day\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/can-you-drink-rockstar-every-day\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rockstar<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/musashi-caffeine-and-ingredients\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/musashi-caffeine-and-ingredients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Musashi<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/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><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-adrenaline-shoc-energy-drink-vegan\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-adrenaline-shoc-energy-drink-vegan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adrenaline Shoc<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-aspire-energy-drink-vegan\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-aspire-energy-drink-vegan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aspire<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/g-fuel-vs-coffee\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/g-fuel-vs-coffee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">G Fuel<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mother Energy is a gluten-free drink you can enjoy without worrying about adverse effects.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity can also drink Mother as it is perfectly safe and will not cause any harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, Mother&rsquo;s high calorie and sugar content make it unsuitable for many lifestyles and diets, so that&rsquo;s a huge disadvantage. Before you take Mother, consider your needs and your lifestyle (like whether you work out regularly or not) first!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mother comes in two primary variants, Sugar and Sugar-Free, find the one that suits you and have a drink!<\/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><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/where-to-buy-mother\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14158\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Where to buy Moth<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/where-to-buy-mother\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14158\">er Energy Drink?<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mother-energy-drink-bad-for-you\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14940\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Is Mother Energy Drink Bad For You?<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/are-g-fuel-cans-gluten-free-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Are G Fuel Cans Gluten-Free? 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