{"id":2415,"date":"2021-03-15T18:25:12","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T10:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/?p=2415"},"modified":"2022-11-24T12:09:01","modified_gmt":"2022-11-24T04:09:01","slug":"amp-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-detailed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/amp-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-detailed\/","title":{"rendered":"AMP Energy Drink Caffeine And Ingredients (Detailed)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:144.42877291961%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:66.555555555556%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:56.444444444444%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:71.888888888889%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:66.555555555556%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>AMP, or &ldquo;Mountain Dew AMP&rdquo;, as it is officially known, is one brand you&rsquo;re likely to hear about in any conversation about energy drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Originally produced by PepsiCo, AMP was distributed under Mountain Dew before getting its own brand in 2013. It has since reverted back to the Mountain Dew branding in 2018.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Made with regular Mountain Dew&rsquo;s base flavor formula, AMP combines Taurine, B vitamins, Ginseng and Guarana with simple and complex carbohydrates such as maltodextrin &mdash; all in a great-tasting fusion of citrus flavors.<\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bevnet.com\/brands\/amp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bevnet.com<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"709\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-11-at-11.01.28-1-709x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"AMP Energy Drink\" class=\"wp-image-2710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-11-at-11.01.28-1-709x1024.jpeg 709w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-11-at-11.01.28-1-208x300.jpeg 208w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-11-at-11.01.28-1-768x1109.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-11-at-11.01.28-1.jpeg 831w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"709\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-11-at-11.01.28-1-709x1024.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"AMP Energy Drink\" class=\"wp-image-2710 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-11-at-11.01.28-1-709x1024.jpeg.webp 709w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-11-at-11.01.28-1-208x300.jpeg.webp 208w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-11-at-11.01.28-1-768x1109.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-11-at-11.01.28-1.jpeg.webp 831w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-11-at-11.01.28-1.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ooh, extensive list of ingredients. Are they good?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, despite its popularity, you may have heard, or read about,<strong> certain issues<\/strong> that people have brought up about AMP&rsquo;s ingredient list, <strong>particularly its sugar content.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be looking for some cold hard facts that not many websites are willing to divulge. Well, your search ends here, because I will be analyzing AMP&rsquo;s ingredients list and giving you all the juicy details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">On the upsid<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>e<\/strong>,<span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><\/span><strong> a<\/strong><\/span><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"> single can of AMP contains a safe level of caffeine and loads of nutritious vitamins and extracts. On the downside, it also contains two food dyes<\/span><\/strong> <strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">that may be harmful to your health, and also an excessive amount of sugar.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on for a full breakdown of the ingredient list of AMP Energy Drink, and understand the concerns behind the sugar content and the controversial additives used in the product.<\/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-662a98d83e7a4\" 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-662a98d83e7a4\" 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\/amp-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-detailed\/#AMP_Energy_Drink_Nutrition_Facts\" title=\"AMP Energy Drink Nutrition Facts\">AMP Energy Drink Nutrition Facts<\/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\/amp-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-detailed\/#AMP_Energy_Drink_Ingredients\" title=\"AMP Energy Drink Ingredients\">AMP Energy Drink Ingredients<\/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\/amp-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-detailed\/#Caffeine_in_AMP_Energy_Drink\" title=\"Caffeine in AMP Energy Drink\">Caffeine in AMP Energy Drink<\/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\/amp-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-detailed\/#Calories_in_AMP_Energy_Drink\" title=\"Calories in AMP Energy Drink\">Calories in AMP Energy Drink<\/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\/amp-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-detailed\/#Sugar_in_AMP_Energy_Drink\" title=\"Sugar in AMP Energy Drink\">Sugar in AMP 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\/amp-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-detailed\/#High_Fructose_Corn_Syrup_in_AMP\" title=\"High Fructose Corn Syrup in AMP\">High Fructose Corn Syrup in AMP<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/amp-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-detailed\/#Sodium_in_AMP_Energy_Drink\" title=\"Sodium in AMP Energy Drink\">Sodium in AMP Energy Drink<\/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\/amp-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-detailed\/#Vitamins_in_AMP_Energy_Drink\" title=\"Vitamins in AMP Energy Drink\">Vitamins in AMP 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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/amp-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-detailed\/#Aritificial_Vitamins\" title=\"Aritificial Vitamins\">Aritificial Vitamins<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/amp-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-detailed\/#Yellow_5_in_AMP_Energy_Drink\" title=\"Yellow 5 in AMP Energy Drink\">Yellow 5 in AMP Energy Drink<\/a><\/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\/amp-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-detailed\/#Blue_1_in_AMP_Energy_Drink\" title=\"Blue 1 in AMP Energy Drink\">Blue 1 in AMP Energy Drink<\/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\/amp-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-detailed\/#Other_Ingredients_in_AMP_Energy_Drink\" title=\"Other Ingredients in AMP Energy Drink\">Other Ingredients in AMP 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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/amp-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-detailed\/#Taurine\" title=\"Taurine\">Taurine<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/amp-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-detailed\/#Guarana_Extract\" title=\"Guarana Extract\">Guarana Extract<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/amp-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-detailed\/#Gum_Arabic\" title=\"Gum Arabic\">Gum Arabic<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/amp-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-detailed\/#Citric_Acid\" title=\"Citric Acid\">Citric Acid<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/amp-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-detailed\/#Panax_Ginseng_Root_Extract\" title=\"Panax Ginseng Root Extract\">Panax Ginseng Root Extract<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/amp-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-detailed\/#Sodium_Benzoate\" title=\"Sodium Benzoate\">Sodium Benzoate<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/amp-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-detailed\/#Calcium_Disodium_EDTA\" title=\"Calcium Disodium EDTA\">Calcium Disodium EDTA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/amp-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-detailed\/#Personal_Opinion\" title=\"Personal Opinion\">Personal Opinion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/amp-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-detailed\/#Other_Articles\" title=\"Other Articles\">Other Articles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AMP_Energy_Drink_Nutrition_Facts\"><\/span>AMP Energy Drink Nutrition Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f4f5\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>NUTRIENT<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>QUANTITY<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Calories<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Total Carbohydrate<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">58g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sodium<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">140mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin B2 or Riboflavin<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.7mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin B3 or Niacin<br>(as niacinamide)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin B5 or Pantothenic Acid<br>(as calcium pantothenate)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin B6 or Pyridoxine<br>(as pyridoxine hydrochloride)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.3mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin B12 or Cobalamin<br>(as cyanocobalamin)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1.2mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Table of AMP&rsquo;s nutrients<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AMP_Energy_Drink_Ingredients\"><\/span>AMP Energy Drink Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AMP also contains the following ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Carbonated water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">High fructose corn syrup<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Citric acid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concentrated orange juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural flavor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sodium benzoate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sodium polyphosphates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caffeine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guarana seed extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gum Arabic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vitamin C or ascorbic acid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taurine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calcium Disodium EDTA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panax ginseng root extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Yellow 5<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural apple extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Blue 1<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Those marked in<span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"> <strong>red<\/strong><\/span> are controversial additives that are known to have a negative reputation in regards to food safety. Read on to find out more about these ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caffeine_in_AMP_Energy_Drink\"><\/span>Caffeine in AMP Energy Drink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A 16 fl.oz can of AMP carries 142mg of caffeine.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By energy drink standards, AMP holds a reasonable amount of caffeine<\/strong>, not too much, and still enough to give a boost. It can be compared to the energy drink Monster, which contains 160mg in one can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The daily maximum limit of caffeine recommended by the FDA for adults is&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/spilling-beans-how-much-caffeine-too-much\" target=\"_blank\">400mg<\/a>,&nbsp;<\/strong>so one can of AMP is still well within the safe zone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, AMP was still considerate enough to issue warnings for their products regarding the caffeine content:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><strong>Not recommended<\/strong> for children, pregnant women or people sensitive to caffeine.<\/em><\/p>\n<cite>AMP&rsquo;s warning label<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>However, based on the caffeine content alone, I personally do not recommend drinking more than two cans a day, as drinking more caffeine than you can handle might cause the following&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/caffeine-myths-and-facts#1\" target=\"_blank\">effects<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Insomnia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shakiness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anxiousness, increased heart rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stomachaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nausea, headaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dysphoria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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=\"AMP Energy Drink Side Effects\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t9yI4qibjvY?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\">EnergyDrinksToday believes that AMP should be taken in moderation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calories_in_AMP_Energy_Drink\"><\/span>Calories in AMP Energy Drink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are 200 calories in a 16fl.oz can of AMP.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The recommended <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/245588#:~:text=Recommended%20calorie%20intake%20depends%20on%20factors%20such%20as,breakfast%20could%20help%20with%20weight%20reduction%20and%20maintenance.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/245588#:~:text=Recommended%20calorie%20intake%20depends%20on%20factors%20such%20as,breakfast%20could%20help%20with%20weight%20reduction%20and%20maintenance.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">daily calorie<\/a> intake for men is 2500, and 2000 for women. <\/strong>One can of AMP would supply around 8-10% of the ideal daily amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are watching your sugar intake, bear in mind that you should not be looking at the calorie count, but rather at the<strong> Total Carbohydrates section.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sugar_in_AMP_Energy_Drink\"><\/span>Sugar in AMP Energy Drink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A 16 fl.oz can of<\/strong> <strong>AMP Energy Drink carries 58 grams of digestible sugar<\/strong>, which comprises The Total Carbohydrate count in a single can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The daily recommended <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/added-sugar-in-the-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\">sugar <\/a>intake<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/added-sugar-in-the-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a>for adults is 24 grams for women and 36 grams for men. This is bad news for AMP since it carries more than the daily limit of sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A single can is more than enough to satisfy your sugar needs and this does not include the added sugar you consume throughout the day in the form of meals and drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugar is a touchy subject in energy drinks, because sugars are the building blocks of fat, which most energy drink consumers are trying to burn off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it is common knowledge that too much of it can lead to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/heart-health\/the-sweet-danger-of-sugar\" target=\"_blank\">diabetes<\/a>, among many other things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many brands have tried replacing regular sugar with other sweeteners. In AMP&rsquo;s case, they used <strong><em>high fructose corn syrup<\/em>, which is not exactly a better alternative.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_Fructose_Corn_Syrup_in_AMP\"><\/span>High Fructose Corn Syrup in AMP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High fructose corn syrup (or <strong>HFCS <\/strong>as it will be referred to in this article <strong>henceforth<\/strong>)<\/strong> <strong>is a sweetener made from corn starch that is <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/expert-answers\/high-fructose-corn-syrup\/faq-20058201\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/expert-answers\/high-fructose-corn-syrup\/faq-20058201\" target=\"_blank\">chemically similar<\/a> to table sugar but much, much sweeter.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-857623952-170667a.jpg\" alt=\"Corn Starch\" class=\"wp-image-2711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-857623952-170667a.jpg 900w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-857623952-170667a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-857623952-170667a-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-857623952-170667a.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Corn Starch\" class=\"wp-image-2711 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-857623952-170667a.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-857623952-170667a-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-857623952-170667a-768x511.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-857623952-170667a.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Corn, to make corn starch, to make high fructose corn syrup.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HFCS<\/strong> is largely made of sucrose, the remainder consisting of glucose and water. <strong>It is basically sugar<\/strong>, just in a slightly different chemical composition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a common additive used in fruit drinks, energy drinks, packaged foods, nut butters and other food items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While we are not fully sure about the different ways the body metabolizes HFCS as compared to other sugars, we know that <strong>too much of any added sugars contribute to obesity and health problems.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the health issue linked to the regular consumption of HFCS include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5747444\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5747444\/\" target=\"_blank\">Metabolic<\/a> dysregulation and altered dopamine signaling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/17441692.2012.736257\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/17441692.2012.736257\" target=\"_blank\">Obesity<\/a> and diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/academicjournals.org\/journal\/BMBR\/article-abstract\/41CAC0411547\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/academicjournals.org\/journal\/BMBR\/article-abstract\/41CAC0411547\" target=\"_blank\">Cardiovascular<\/a> disease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The FDA has recommended that everyone <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-additives-petitions\/high-fructose-corn-syrup-questions-and-answers\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-additives-petitions\/high-fructose-corn-syrup-questions-and-answers\" target=\"_blank\">limit<\/a> their intake of HFCS<\/strong>, citing ongoing research about its safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sodium_in_AMP_Energy_Drink\"><\/span>Sodium in AMP Energy Drink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There is 140mg of sodium in AMP Energy Drink.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sodium here is not the volatile pure sodium, but <strong>sodium chloride&ndash; table salt.<\/strong> It is essential for health as it is one of the primary electrolytes working in our nervous system, and it plays a crucial role in fluid regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The ideal daily intake of sodium is <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/sodium-per-day\" target=\"_blank\">1500mg<\/a>,<\/strong> so AMP carries a minuscule amount. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But bear in mind that your regular diet may already carry way more sodium than you should be consuming, so take note of the salt content in AMP if you&rsquo;re watching your sodium levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Excessive sodium has been <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/sodium-per-day#blood-pressure\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/sodium-per-day#blood-pressure\" target=\"_blank\">linked<\/a> to heart disease and high blood pressure.<\/strong> If you have these health issues, the sodium, plus the caffeine, in AMP Energy Drink is going to wreak havoc on your coronary system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ultimately, consult your physician to see if you should be drinking AMP. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamins_in_AMP_Energy_Drink\"><\/span>Vitamins in AMP Energy Drink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AMP contains vitamin C and five types of vitamin B.<\/strong><\/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>VITAMINS<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>FUNCTION<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/219561\" target=\"_blank\">Vitamin B2<\/a> <br>or Riboflavin<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Helps in the digestion and absorption<br>of nutrients; maintains tissue health<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/niacin-vitamin-b3\/\" target=\"_blank\">Vitamin B3<\/a> <br>or Niacin<br>(as niacinamide)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Converts nutrients to energy; repairs DNA;<br>supports system as antioxidant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/219601\" target=\"_blank\">Vitamin B5<\/a> <br>or Pantothenic Acid<br>(as calcium pantothenate)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Breaks down fats, proteins and coenzyme A;<br>promotes healthy skin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/219662#health-benefits\" target=\"_blank\">Vitamin B6<\/a> <br>or Pyridoxine<br>(as pyridoxine hydrochloride)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Supports the central nervous system;<br>ensures smooth metabolism<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/219822\" target=\"_blank\">Vitamin B12<\/a> <br>or Cobalamin<br>(as cyanocobalamin)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Generates red blood cells; maintains<br>brain function and nerve tissue health<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/219352\" target=\"_blank\">Vitamin C<\/a><br>or Ascorbic Acid<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Acts as an antioxidant;<br>maintains bones,&nbsp;skin, and blood vessels<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vitamins in AMP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitamins are only needed in small amounts, as they are in AMP, but the role they play in the body is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aritificial_Vitamins\"><\/span>Aritificial Vitamins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The vitamins B3, B5, B6, and B12<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>in AMP Energy Drink are artificial vitamins, which means they are chemically synthesized products.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, natural vitamin B3 is known as niacin, but the vitamin B3 in AMP is the synthesized version called niacinamide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note that if you are allergic to cobalt or have Leber&rsquo;s disease, you should not ingest cyanocobalamin (artifical vitamin B12).<\/strong>&nbsp;People have asked for cyanocobalamin to be&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1293728\/\" target=\"_blank\">withdrawn<\/a>, citing the long-term dangers of cyanide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some studies show that the&nbsp;<strong>synthetic vitamins B3 and B6 are slightly harder to&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/omcl\/2019\/6082613\/\" target=\"_blank\">absorb<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;than their natural counterparts. Nevertheless, the general consensus is that artificial vitamins are chemically identical to the natural forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies have yielded mixed results when it comes to synthetic vitamins. WebMD discusses them in-depth&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/synthetic-vs-natural-nutrients#TOC_TITLE_HDR_5\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>&nbsp;and analyzes if synthetic vitamins cause harm in the long-term or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yellow_5_in_AMP_Energy_Drink\"><\/span>Yellow 5 in AMP Energy Drink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yellow 5 is an artificial food coloring that was approved by the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/industry\/color-additive-inventories\/summary-color-additives-use-united-states-foods-drugs-cosmetics-and-medical-devices\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/industry\/color-additive-inventories\/summary-color-additives-use-united-states-foods-drugs-cosmetics-and-medical-devices\" target=\"_blank\">FDA<\/a> in 1969. You may know it by its other names:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>FD&amp;C yellow no. 5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tartrazine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E102<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, since then, there have been many concerns raised about its safety. An<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelancet.com\/journals\/lancet\/article\/PIIS0140-6736(07)61306-3\/fulltext\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.thelancet.com\/journals\/lancet\/article\/PIIS0140-6736(07)61306-3\/fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> observation study<\/a> linked yellow 5 with <strong>increased hyperactivity in children aged 8-9 years old.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another paper found that yellow 5 has a <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ar.iiarjournals.org\/content\/35\/3\/1465\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ar.iiarjournals.org\/content\/35\/3\/1465\" target=\"_blank\">genotoxic<\/a> effect on cells, causing them to mutate over time and potentially become cancerous.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that <strong>Yellow 5 is banned in Norway and Austria.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blue_1_in_AMP_Energy_Drink\"><\/span>Blue 1 in AMP Energy Drink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blue 1, also known as Brilliant Blue FCF, is a color additive used in foods, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/photo-1551823011-3fd5efa0d8b3.jpg\" alt=\"Blue water\" class=\"wp-image-2712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/photo-1551823011-3fd5efa0d8b3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/photo-1551823011-3fd5efa0d8b3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/photo-1551823011-3fd5efa0d8b3-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/photo-1551823011-3fd5efa0d8b3.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Blue water\" class=\"wp-image-2712 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/photo-1551823011-3fd5efa0d8b3.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/photo-1551823011-3fd5efa0d8b3-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/photo-1551823011-3fd5efa0d8b3-768x433.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/photo-1551823011-3fd5efa0d8b3.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yeah, blue color in food. Simple.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The FDA once published a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/industry\/medical-devices\/fda-public-health-advisory-subject-reports-blue-discoloration-and-death-patients-receiving-enteral\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/industry\/medical-devices\/fda-public-health-advisory-subject-reports-blue-discoloration-and-death-patients-receiving-enteral\" target=\"_blank\">warning<\/a> to health care professionals,<\/strong> explaining the potential dangers of Blue 1 in food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Reported episodes were manifested by blue discoloration of the skin, urine, feces, or serum and some were<strong> associated with serious complications such as refractory hypotension, metabolic acidosis and death.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A causal relationship between systemic absorption of Blue 1 and the reported serious and life-threatening patient outcomes (including death)<strong> has not been definitively established.<\/strong><\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/industry\/medical-devices\/fda-public-health-advisory-subject-reports-blue-discoloration-and-death-patients-receiving-enteral\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/industry\/medical-devices\/fda-public-health-advisory-subject-reports-blue-discoloration-and-death-patients-receiving-enteral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FDA Public Health Advisory<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Further research is needed to understand the dangers of Blue 1 more thoroughly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Ingredients_in_AMP_Energy_Drink\"><\/span>Other Ingredients in AMP Energy Drink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taurine\"><\/span>Taurine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taurine is a conditionally essential amino acid that helps with&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2496406\/\" target=\"_blank\">supporting<\/a>&nbsp;the functions of your central nervous system and eyes, helps&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23170060\/\" target=\"_blank\">form<\/a>&nbsp;bile salts and is <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20804626\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">good <\/a>for&nbsp;stroke and cardiovascular disease prevention.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taurine is not used to build proteins, unlike other amino acids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We do not know how much taurine is in a can of AMP<\/strong>, but reports suggest that a recommended dose of taurine should be fall somewhere between the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/what-is-taurine#dosage\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/what-is-taurine#dosage\" target=\"_blank\">500-3000mg<\/a> range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Although there has been no evidence showing taurine to cause any adverse health effects,<strong>&nbsp;concern has been raised since not enough research has been conducted<\/strong>&nbsp;on the effects of large quantities of taurine in combination with other ingredients commonly found in energy drinks.<\/em><\/p>\n<cite>Energy Drinks: An Assessment,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/j.1541-4337.2010.00111.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Comprehensive Reviews<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who shouldn&rsquo;t take taurine? <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taurine is generally regarded as safe by the majority of people. The exception, however, specific medical issues, such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, which are concerns that may worsen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> As a result, before taking taurine supplements, consult with a health professional. Other amino acids, such as glycine or glutamine, may be suitable substitutes for taurine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the side effects of taurine in energy drinks? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taurine in energy drinks may disrupt the regulation of your heart rate. It can increase your blood pressure, and cause headaches, and nausea. Typically, Taurine is an amino acid that is frequently found in energy drinks. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But while it is safe for the majority of people, there is some issue that may be harmful to some. If you have high blood pressure, are pregnant or breastfeeding, have heart disease or are on diabetes medication, you should avoid taurine-containing energy drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guarana_Extract\"><\/span>Guarana Extract<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Guarana seed extracts are said to&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0308814607001422\" target=\"_blank\">possess<\/a>&nbsp;strong antimicrobial and antioxidant properties<\/strong>, as well as packing a dose of caffeine almost&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/npc\/guarana.html\" target=\"_blank\">twice <\/a>the amount&nbsp;of coffee beans. It is also said to help with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28632199\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28632199\/\" target=\"_blank\">weight control<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, guarana extract is practically extra caffeine, and its side effects and overdose issues are similar as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One study reported it to be most effective in doses of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16533867\/\" target=\"_blank\">75mg<\/a>, <\/strong>but we do not know how much guarana is in AMP Energy Drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gum_Arabic\"><\/span>Gum Arabic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gum arabic, also known as acacia gum or Arabic gum, is resin harvested from acacia trees.<\/strong> It is commonly used as a food additive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-92191900-170667a.jpg\" alt=\"Gum arabic\" class=\"wp-image-2713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-92191900-170667a.jpg 900w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-92191900-170667a-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-92191900-170667a-768x552.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-92191900-170667a.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Gum arabic\" class=\"wp-image-2713 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-92191900-170667a.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-92191900-170667a-300x216.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-92191900-170667a-768x552.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-92191900-170667a.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gum arabic, one of its many names<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies have discussed the benefits of gum arabic, listing among them <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0278691508003943\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0278691508003943\" target=\"_blank\">antimicrobial<\/a> effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>It (gum arabic) enhances dental remineralization, and has some antimicrobial activity, suggesting a possible use in dentistry.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0278691508003943\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0278691508003943\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biological effects of gum arabic (Ali et al., 2008)<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/02652038609373584\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/02652038609373584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> research<\/a> presents evidence for the safety of gum arabic in food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Citric_Acid\"><\/span>Citric Acid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Citric acid is a chemical found in citrus fruits, such as oranges, limes and lemons.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1186\/s13065-015-0145-9#citeas\" target=\"_blank\">properties <\/a>attributed to citric acid include <strong>anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, as well as neuroprotective<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The FDA categorizes citric acid as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/scripts\/cdrh\/cfdocs\/cfcfr\/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1033\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/scripts\/cdrh\/cfdocs\/cfcfr\/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1033\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&lsquo;Safe<\/a>&lsquo;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Panax_Ginseng_Root_Extract\"><\/span>Panax Ginseng Root Extract<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Panax ginseng is a specific type of ginseng grown in Korea, China and eastern Siberia.<\/strong> It should not be confused with other types of ginseng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-871209112-170667a.jpg\" alt=\"Panax ginseng\" class=\"wp-image-2714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-871209112-170667a.jpg 900w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-871209112-170667a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-871209112-170667a-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-871209112-170667a.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Panax ginseng\" class=\"wp-image-2714 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-871209112-170667a.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-871209112-170667a-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-871209112-170667a-768x511.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/istockphoto-871209112-170667a.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Panax ginseng, or so I&rsquo;m told.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Panax ginseng, a very popular herbal remedy, has been said to carry a myriad of qualities, but further research is needed to validate these findings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, studies have found that panax ginseng shows great promise in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-1000\/panax-ginseng\" target=\"_blank\">promoting <\/a>the following benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>solving erectile dysfunction <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>boost cognitive function<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>prevent flu (influenza)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fatigue in multiple sclerosis patients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It has been rated &lsquo;likely safe&rsquo;, but what we do know is that the <strong>most commonly experienced adverse <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.2165\/00002018-200225050-00003\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.2165\/00002018-200225050-00003\" target=\"_blank\">events<\/a> are headaches, insomnia and gastrointestinal disorders.<\/strong> Yet a study argues that these effects are <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12020172\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12020172\/\" target=\"_blank\">minor<\/a> and inconclusive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One study has reported that it helped with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0939475306001098\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0939475306001098\" target=\"_blank\">glucose<\/a> and insulin regulation, but other studies report <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2305-6320\/2\/2\/106\/htm\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2305-6320\/2\/2\/106\/htm\" target=\"_blank\">conflicting<\/a> results. <\/strong>Ongoing studies are trying to prove the efficacy and safety of panax ginseng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sodium_Benzoate\"><\/span>Sodium Benzoate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sodium benzoate is a preservative used to extend the shelf life of processed foods and beverages.&nbsp;<\/strong>It is made by combining benzoic acid and sodium hydroxide, and it bears no nutritional value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The FDA has approved it as a generally safe ingredient, but&nbsp;<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/biotech-health.portal.tools\/?page=article&amp;article_id=35084\" target=\"_blank\">supporting<\/a>&nbsp;studies insist that further research is still needed<\/strong>&nbsp;regarding&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/cgi-bin\/text-idx?SID=a695e24825e558b4b17893c75480e76e&amp;mc=true&amp;node=se21.3.184_11733&amp;rgn=div8\" target=\"_blank\">significantly<\/a>&nbsp;different amounts of sodium benzoate in food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sodium benzoate creates benzene, a carcinogen, under certain conditions.&nbsp;<\/strong>The FDA considers low levels of benzene to be&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26904662\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">safe<\/a>, but many concerns regarding benzene have been&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/chemicals\/questions-and-answers-occurrence-benzene-soft-drinks-and-other-beverages\" target=\"_blank\">raised.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other potential health concerns include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28229641\/\" target=\"_blank\">Inflammation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15491435\/\" target=\"_blank\">Allergies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22538314\/\" target=\"_blank\">ADHD<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24693251\/\" target=\"_blank\">Oxidative stress<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelancet.com\/journals\/lancet\/article\/PIIS0140-6736(07)61306-3\/fulltext\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.thelancet.com\/journals\/lancet\/article\/PIIS0140-6736(07)61306-3\/fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hyperactivity in children<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We don&rsquo;t know how much sodium benzoate is in AMP Energy Drink.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calcium_Disodium_EDTA\"><\/span>Calcium Disodium EDTA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Calcium disodium EDTA is a popular food additive used to preserve the texture, flavor, and color of food products.&nbsp;<\/strong>It bears no nutritional value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There have been&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/assets-global.website-files.com\/5e332a62c703f653182faf47\/5e332a62c703f6bdb22fd8ba_content.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">concerns&nbsp;<\/a>raised by the New Zealand Medical Journal over the safety of calcium disodium EDTA as a medical drug. The FDA has set&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/scripts\/cdrh\/cfdocs\/cfcfr\/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=172.120\" target=\"_blank\">limitations<\/a>&nbsp;on the amount of calcium disodium EDTA that food companies can legally put in their products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We do not know how much calcium disodium EDTA is in AMP Energy Drink.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Opinion\"><\/span>Personal Opinion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frankly, I would think twice before drinking AMP Energy Drink.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-11-at-11.01.30-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"AMP Energy Drink\" class=\"wp-image-2715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-11-at-11.01.30-1-1.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-11-at-11.01.30-1-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-11-at-11.01.30-1-1-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-11-at-11.01.30-1-1.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"AMP Energy Drink\" class=\"wp-image-2715 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-11-at-11.01.30-1-1.jpeg.webp 900w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-11-at-11.01.30-1-1-300x225.jpeg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-11-at-11.01.30-1-1-768x576.jpeg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-11-at-11.01.30-1-1.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">What would you do once you know all the dark secrets?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>My view is that there are better energy drinks out there, with better ingredients and fewer additives. <strong>AMP brings nothing special that other energy drinks do not already have.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion,<strong> the presence of Yellow 5 and Blue 1 should be a good deterrent<\/strong> for many who are unwilling to readily accept substances into their bodies that may pose unnecessary health risks. If you&rsquo;re not sure, ask your physician. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I won&rsquo;t end this article by encouraging you to try it for yourself, but<strong> I will recommend looking at other brands whose ingredients have a better track record.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Articles\"><\/span>Other Articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-amp-energy-drink-bad-for-you-truth\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2804\">Is AMP Energy Drink Bad For You?<\/a> <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/amp-energy-drink-nutrition-facts-detailed\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2762\">AMP Energy Drink Nutrition Facts<\/a> <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-amp-energy-drink-vegan\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2760\">Is AMP Energy Drink Vegan?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMP, or &ldquo;Mountain Dew AMP&rdquo;, as it is officially known, is one brand you&rsquo;re likely to hear about in any conversation about energy drinks. Originally produced by PepsiCo, AMP was &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2709,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27,18],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2415"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2415"}],"version-history":[{"count":37,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2415\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":539176,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2415\/revisions\/539176"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2709"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2415"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2415"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2415"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}