{"id":3293,"date":"2021-04-02T13:21:18","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T05:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/?p=3293"},"modified":"2022-03-08T15:34:30","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T07:34:30","slug":"is-celsius-energy-drink-bad-for-you-truth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-celsius-energy-drink-bad-for-you-truth\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Celsius Energy Drink Bad For You? (Truth)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:68.111111111111%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:75.066666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Despite their popularity, energy drinks have always been painted in a rather negative light, occasionally for pretty good reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not many energy drinks are safe to drink on a regular basis. Most have a lot of sugar, too much caffeine, or other times suspicious additives and ingredients that may be harmful to your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite being dubbed a safer, healthier option by many websites, <a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/celsius-energy-drink-nutrition-facts\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2179\">Celsius<\/a> is still not quite reaching that number 1 spot on the list, the reasons for which I will be discussing in this article.<\/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\/Celsisu_Orange_900x.jpg\" alt=\"Celsius Energy Drink\" class=\"wp-image-2357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Celsisu_Orange_900x.jpg 900w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Celsisu_Orange_900x-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Celsisu_Orange_900x-768x576.jpg 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\/Celsisu_Orange_900x.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Celsius Energy Drink\" class=\"wp-image-2357 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Celsisu_Orange_900x.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Celsisu_Orange_900x-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Celsisu_Orange_900x-768x576.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Celsisu_Orange_900x.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Celsius, the good boy in a bad class.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So, is Celsius bad for you (health-wise)?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">I don&rsquo;t think that Celsius is bad for you, probably not as bad as a lot of other brands on the market, so long as you only drink it in reasonable amounts. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to weigh the pros and cons of Celsius&rsquo;s contents and to see if it checks all the boxes for you, or raises some red flags.<\/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-6627b4f89e178\" 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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-celsius-energy-drink-bad-for-you-truth\/#What_Makes_an_Energy_Drink_Healthy\" title=\"What Makes an Energy Drink Healthy?\">What Makes an Energy Drink Healthy?<\/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\/is-celsius-energy-drink-bad-for-you-truth\/#How_Does_Celsius_Work\" title=\"How Does Celsius Work?\">How Does Celsius Work?<\/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-celsius-energy-drink-bad-for-you-truth\/#What_Is_Thermogenesis\" title=\"What Is Thermogenesis?\">What Is Thermogenesis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-celsius-energy-drink-bad-for-you-truth\/#Is_Thermogenesis_Good\" title=\"Is Thermogenesis Good?\">Is Thermogenesis Good?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-celsius-energy-drink-bad-for-you-truth\/#Celsius_Energy_Drink_Pros\" title=\"Celsius Energy Drink Pros\">Celsius Energy Drink Pros<\/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-celsius-energy-drink-bad-for-you-truth\/#Minimal_Artificial_Additives\" title=\"Minimal Artificial Additives\">Minimal Artificial Additives<\/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-celsius-energy-drink-bad-for-you-truth\/#No_Sugar\" title=\"No Sugar\">No Sugar<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-celsius-energy-drink-bad-for-you-truth\/#MetaPlus%C2%AE_Proprietary_Blend\" title=\"MetaPlus&reg; Proprietary Blend\">MetaPlus&reg; Proprietary Blend<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-celsius-energy-drink-bad-for-you-truth\/#Celsius_Energy_Drink_Cons\" title=\"Celsius Energy Drink Cons\">Celsius Energy Drink Cons<\/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-celsius-energy-drink-bad-for-you-truth\/#Uncertain_Caffeine_Content\" title=\"Uncertain Caffeine Content\">Uncertain Caffeine Content<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-celsius-energy-drink-bad-for-you-truth\/#High_Concentration_of_Vitamins\" title=\"High Concentration of Vitamins\">High Concentration of Vitamins<\/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\/is-celsius-energy-drink-bad-for-you-truth\/#Contains_Sucralose\" title=\"Contains Sucralose\">Contains Sucralose<\/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\/is-celsius-energy-drink-bad-for-you-truth\/#Conclusion_Is_Celsius_Drink_Bad_For_You\" title=\"Conclusion: Is Celsius Drink Bad For You?\">Conclusion: Is Celsius Drink Bad For You?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-celsius-energy-drink-bad-for-you-truth\/#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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-celsius-energy-drink-bad-for-you-truth\/#Other_Articles\" title=\"Other Articles\">Other Articles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_an_Energy_Drink_Healthy\"><\/span>What Makes an Energy Drink Healthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthy energy drinks are rare, or at the very least, not well-known. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More often than not, producers of healthy energy drinks are relatively young brands with small budgets trying to compete against big corporations who dominate the market share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what makes an energy drink healthy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some trusted medical or science websites have very strict criteria when evaluating which energy drinks are considered healthy and which ones are not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/natural-energy-drinks#1.-Sound-Sparkling-Organic-Yerba-Mat-with-Citrus-and-Hibiscus\" target=\"_blank\">list <\/a>from Healthline, for example, lists <strong>Sound Sparkling Organic Yerba Mat&eacute; with Citrus and Hibiscus&nbsp;<\/strong>as the benchmark for what a healthy energy drink should look like. Unfortunately, Celsius wasn&rsquo;t even considered for a spot on the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Healthline, <strong>a healthy energy drink should have<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>0 grams of added sugar<\/li><li>no artificial sweeteners or colors<\/li><li>less than 200 mg of caffeine per serving<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as you can see from another <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatthis.com\/healthy-energy-drinks\/\" target=\"_blank\">list <\/a>of healthy energy drinks, Celsius does make it to the top 10 with a spot on the 7th place, which isn&rsquo;t that bad all things considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But in order to figure out for ourselves whether Celsius is indeed bad for you (or otherwise), we need to do some investigative work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Celsius_Work\"><\/span>How Does Celsius Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Celsius Energy Drink claims to help burn fat when coupled with exercise and a healthy diet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celsius insists that it is their combo of MetaPlus<strong><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/strong>&nbsp;Proprietary Blend and other ingredients that induces&nbsp;<strong>thermogenesis<\/strong>&nbsp;to burn more fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5691.jpg\" alt=\"Celsius Fitness Drink Label\" class=\"wp-image-2323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5691.jpg 900w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5691-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5691-768x523.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5691.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Celsius Fitness Drink Label\" class=\"wp-image-2323 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5691.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5691-300x204.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5691-768x523.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5691.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Note the lower statement: emphasis on &lsquo;HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FDA&rsquo;.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Celsius alone&nbsp;<strong>does not produce weight loss in the absence of a healthy diet and moderate exercise.<\/strong><\/p><cite>Celsius<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Drinking Celsius with no exercise&nbsp;<strong>will not help you lose weight.<\/strong> You need to exercise <em>and<\/em> drink Celsius to induce the thermogenesis that burns your fat faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Thermogenesis\"><\/span>What Is Thermogenesis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thermogenesis, or heat-generation,&nbsp;<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1186\/1550-2783-5-19\" target=\"_blank\">raises the body&rsquo;s temperature<\/a>, which forces the body to burn fat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5692-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5692-edited.jpg 750w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5692-edited-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5692-edited.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2386 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5692-edited.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5692-edited-300x225.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5692-edited.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Description on the label of a Celsius can.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During exercise, fat is metabolized into energy and later expelled through sweat. <strong>Thermogenic foods enhance&nbsp;this <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/thermogenesis\" target=\"_blank\">process<\/a>,&nbsp;allowing you to burn more fat during strenuous physical activity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, some studies have argued that caffeine alone is enough to induce&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/jissn.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1550-2783-4-7\" target=\"_blank\">thermogenesis&nbsp;<\/a>without the help of any natural plant extracts that may added to the formulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Thermogenesis_Good\"><\/span>Is Thermogenesis Good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thermogenesis is a normal phenomenon in our bodies, so it is not harmful unless overdone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When our body&rsquo;s temperature gets too low, our body burns fat to restore our temperature to a normal level. This is a form of natural <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/thermogenesis\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/thermogenesis\">thermogenesis<\/a> in itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we exercise (without energy drinks), we already naturally raise our body&rsquo;s temperature, which burns fat. <strong>Celsius just claims to boost this natural process by creating more heat, thereby burning more fat.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the same stimulants that supposedly cause this boost (namely caffeine) do carry other dangers of overdose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some scientists argue that your body has something called <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20935667\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20935667\/\">&lsquo;adaptive thermogenesis<\/a>&lsquo;, <\/strong>which means your body automatically adapts to make sure you have the optimal calorie intake without burning too much energy. Its actual effect on obesity control is still being <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/j.1467-789X.2012.01041.x\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/j.1467-789X.2012.01041.x\">hotly debated<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Celsius_Energy_Drink_Pros\"><\/span>Celsius Energy Drink Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In a nutshell, Celsius has minimal artificial additives, is vegan and kosher, has no sugar, and has an assortment of natural extracts in a proprietary blend that supposedly helps thermogenesis.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimal_Artificial_Additives\"><\/span>Minimal Artificial Additives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Celsius contains no food dyes or preservatives.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Going down the list of Celsius&rsquo;s ingredients, we can see that <strong>most of its ingredients are natural extracts or natural flavors (fruit juices and such).<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Controversial compounds commonly found in energy drinks such as Yellow 5 food dye, Blue 1 food dye, and high fructose corn syrup (a type of artificial sugar) are not found in Celsius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_Sugar\"><\/span>No Sugar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Celsius Energy Drink is entirely sugar-free.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While essential to the body, sugar has a bad rep of <strong>causing a variety of diseases such as insulin resistance and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/161547#diabetes\" target=\"_blank\">diabetes<\/a>.<\/strong> Excess carbohydrates also increases your&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1199523\/\" target=\"_blank\">glycemic index<\/a>&nbsp;which raises the insulin level in your blood,&nbsp;forcing your body to store more fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sharon-mccutcheon-oKay0q7Pa30-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A spoonful of sugar.\" class=\"wp-image-2557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sharon-mccutcheon-oKay0q7Pa30-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sharon-mccutcheon-oKay0q7Pa30-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sharon-mccutcheon-oKay0q7Pa30-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sharon-mccutcheon-oKay0q7Pa30-unsplash.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sharon-mccutcheon-oKay0q7Pa30-unsplash-1024x683.jpg.webp\" alt=\"A spoonful of sugar.\" class=\"wp-image-2557 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sharon-mccutcheon-oKay0q7Pa30-unsplash-1024x683.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sharon-mccutcheon-oKay0q7Pa30-unsplash-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sharon-mccutcheon-oKay0q7Pa30-unsplash-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sharon-mccutcheon-oKay0q7Pa30-unsplash.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sharon-mccutcheon-oKay0q7Pa30-unsplash.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Sugar isn&rsquo;t exactly the healthiest thing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Celsius has no sugar, so that&rsquo;s a big plus. <\/strong>Few energy drinks have zero sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you are watching your carb intake, note that&nbsp;<strong>Celsius has 2 grams of total carbohydrate listed on the label<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I have mentioned in several other articles, this hidden carbohydrate content may possibly come from the natural sugars present in the ingredient listed as &ldquo;Fruit and Vegetable Juice&rdquo;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that although Celsius has no sugar, <strong>it contains an artificial sweetener (fake sugar) called sucralose.<\/strong> Read more about it in the &lsquo;Sucralose&rsquo; section further down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MetaPlus%C2%AE_Proprietary_Blend\"><\/span>MetaPlus<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Proprietary Blend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Celsius&rsquo;s MetaPlus<sup>&reg;<\/sup>&nbsp;Proprietary Blend consists of taurine, guarana extract, caffeine anhydrous, ginger extract, green tea leaf extract, and glucuronolactone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taurine<\/strong> is a naturally occuring compound that can be found in the body. It<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2496406\/\" target=\"_blank\"> supports<\/a>&nbsp;the function of nervous system and eyes, helps form&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23170060\/\" target=\"_blank\">bile salts<\/a>, and helps in&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20804626\/\" target=\"_blank\">prevent<\/a> stroke and other cardiovascular diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Guarana Extract<\/strong> is a natural plant extract that has a high <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/npc\/guarana.html\" target=\"_blank\">caffeine content<\/a> and is high in<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0308814607001422\" target=\"_blank\"> antioxidants<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Caffeine Anhydrous<\/strong> is caffeine that comes in potent powder form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ginger Extract<\/strong> is full of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S030881460600481X\">antioxidants <\/a>and also helps boost thermogenesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Green Tea Leaf Extract with EGCG<\/strong> is another caffeine-rich plant compound that is rich in antioxidants and reportedly helps with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28627214\/\" target=\"_blank\">weight loss<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Glucuronolactone<\/strong> increases&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/selfhacked.com\/blog\/glucuronolactone\/\" target=\"_blank\">energy<\/a>, improves&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/community.bulksupplements.com\/d-glucuronolactone\/\" target=\"_blank\">alertness<\/a> and promotes&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/examine.com\/supplements\/glucuronolactone\/research\/#skeletal-muscle-and-performance\" target=\"_blank\">cardiovascular health<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Celsius claims that this is the factor that makes their thermogenesis work so well. <\/strong>While we can&rsquo;t fully ascertain this claim, these ingredients do seem to be pretty helpful and not harmful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Celsius_Energy_Drink_Cons\"><\/span>Celsius Energy Drink Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Celsius has an above-average amount of caffeine, contains too many vitamins to be practical, and has sucralose.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uncertain_Caffeine_Content\"><\/span>Uncertain Caffeine Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A can of Celsius Energy Drink supposedly contains 200mg of caffeine<\/strong>, but could possibly carry more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This caffeine content primarily comes in the form of&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/caffeine-anhydrous#caffeine-basics\" target=\"_blank\">caffeine anhydrous<\/a><\/strong>, a compound that can be dangerous when consumed in large quantities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any error in measurement during formulation can potentially be&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/caffeine-anhydrous\" target=\"_blank\">lethal&nbsp;<\/a>as just one teaspoon of caffeine anhydrous is equivalent to 28 cups of coffee. Overdosing on caffeine anhydrous poses the same&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/321947#pros-and-cons\" target=\"_blank\">side effects<\/a>&nbsp;as regular caffeine (insomnia, anxiety, headaches, dysphoria, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celsius also contains&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/caffeine-in-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\">green tea<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/supplement-guide-guarana#1\" target=\"_blank\">guarana<\/a>, which also contain caffeine, although the exact amount is not stated. These ingredients <strong>may contribute towards the overall amount, making it potentially more potent than it seems.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The daily maximum limit of caffeine recommended by the FDA 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>. 200mg can be considered a reasonable amount for a full grown adult, but not for children under 18 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_Concentration_of_Vitamins\"><\/span>High Concentration of Vitamins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Celsius contains far more vitamins than a human needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-subtle-pale-green-background-color has-background\"><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>AMOUNT<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>%DV<\/strong><\/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\">1.7mg<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">131%<\/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\">20mg<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">125%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin B5 or Pantothenic Acid<br>(as calcium d-pantothenate)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10mg<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">200%<\/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\">2mg<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">118%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin B7 or Biotin<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">300mcg<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1000%<\/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\">6mg<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">250%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin C or Ascorbic Acid<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">60mg<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">67%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Vitamins and their Daily Values<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Percent Daily Value (%DV) on the nutrient label states how many percent of the daily intake amount is contained in a single can of Celsius.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if the label says it contains 1000% of Vitamin B7, it means that<strong>&nbsp;one can of Celsius contains 1000% or ten times the Vitamin B7 that you need in one day.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good benchmark should fall within a 2000 calorie daily limit, which is&nbsp;the recommended <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/expert-answers\/food-and-nutrition\/faq-20058436#:~:text=Percent%20Daily%20Value%20%28DV%29%20on%20the%20Nutrition%20Facts,based%20on%20a%202%2C000-calorie%20diet%20for%20healthy%20adults.\" target=\"_blank\">measurement<\/a>&nbsp;for healthy adults, despite whatever diet you might be on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our bodies can only hold a certain amount of vitamins at a time. Any excess vitamins that the body doesn&rsquo;t need will be flushed out when you go to the toilet, which is a waste of vitamins in my book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, some studies have shown that taking vitamins&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5241405\/\" target=\"_blank\">in excess&nbsp;<\/a>over a long period of time can potentially cause long-term damage to the body, so you may want to re-think drinking more than one can of Celsius a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short,&nbsp;<strong>a can of Celsius Energy Drink contains more vitamins than you actually need<\/strong>. But while vitamin overdose is rare, it may be another reason for you to limit your intake of Celsius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contains_Sucralose\"><\/span>Contains Sucralose<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sucralose is a type of artificial&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23668410\/\" target=\"_blank\">sugar<\/a>&nbsp;used as a sweetener<\/strong>&nbsp;in Celsius. It is supposedly 600 times sweeter than sucrose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celsius famously prides themselves as having&nbsp;No Artificial Flavors, and considering sucralose isn&rsquo;t exactly an artificial &lsquo;flavor&rsquo; (it&rsquo;s categorized as an artificial sweetener), this still technically holds true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"CELSIUS Drink REVIEW | The Fat Burning Monster\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cLVN4mapbAg?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>Fitness Deal News speaks about the benefits of Celsius.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>The other thing I like about (Celsius)&mdash;&nbsp;<strong>no artificial flavors, no artificial sweeteners<\/strong>, no high fructose corn syrup, no preservatives&hellip;<strong>&nbsp;Energy drinks get a lot of bad rep because they&rsquo;re full of crappy ingredients<em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><cite>Fitness Deal News (around the 2:13 mark)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>However, sucralose IS a type of sweetener, having been&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-additives-petitions\/additional-information-about-high-intensity-sweeteners-permitted-use-food-united-states\" target=\"_blank\">approved<\/a>&nbsp;by the FDA.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While artificial sweeteners may be marketed as a healthier alternative to processed sugar, many studies have shown that they come with their own set of risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25231862\/\" target=\"_blank\">One<\/a>&nbsp;study links non-caloric sweeteners (such as sucralose) with causing glucose intolerance.&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1043276013000878\" target=\"_blank\">Another study<\/a>&nbsp;calls for a reduction of sweetener usage, due to its potential for causing obesity and other diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this research, sucralose potentially&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1550413120300577\">impairs<\/a>&nbsp;insulin sensitivity&nbsp;<strong>ONLY in the presence of carbohydrates.&nbsp;<\/strong>Remember the 2 grams of total carbohydrate that we talked about earlier?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that Celsius &lsquo;Stevia&rsquo;, a sub-brand of Celsius, replaces sucralose with Stevia as a sweetener, which may be a healthier&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/stevia-vs-splenda#recommendation\" target=\"_blank\">option<\/a>, although more research is needed to confirm its safety for long-term use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At the end of the day, if you are watching your carb intake, please consult your physician before taking Celsius.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Is_Celsius_Drink_Bad_For_You\"><\/span>Conclusion: Is Celsius Drink Bad For You?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see from my analysis, the pros of drinking Celsius definitely outweigh the cons. But only by a fraction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taken in moderation, Celsius is not harmful for you.<\/strong> <strong>Taken excessively, Celsius is bad for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s address the cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Firstly, the danger of caffeine overdose can be avoided by drinking Celsius in moderation.<\/strong> One can a day will still be within your body&rsquo;s limits, so unless you take more than that, you are safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Secondly, the extra vitamins mostly go to waste and are not likely to cause any long-term damage.<\/strong> If you drink enough but not too much, you won&rsquo;t get overdosed by vitamins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thirdly, sucralose is not overly dangerous (to healthy people). <\/strong>Taken frequently over a long period of time might cause problems, but the occasional Celsius is not going to contribute enough sucralose to harm you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">*People with sugar-related diseases should be wary of all sugars nonetheless, artificial or otherwise.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In conclusion, moderation is key.<\/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>To reiterate, I believe that moderation is key.<\/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\/IMG_5655.jpg\" alt=\"Celsius\" class=\"wp-image-2510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5655.jpg 900w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5655-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5655-768x576.jpg 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\/IMG_5655.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Celsius\" class=\"wp-image-2510 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5655.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5655-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5655-768x576.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_5655.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Celsius, good as ever.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Too much Celsius is going to harm you for sure, no matter how healthy it is.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But overall, Celsius does hold up well against other energy drinks. A diamond in the rough, one might say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For more details, read my other articles (linked below) analyzing the individual ingredients of Celsius and also checking to see if Celsius really works the way it claims to.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By all means, try Celsius yourself and see!<\/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><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/celsius-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-info\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/celsius-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients-info\/\">Celsius Energy Drink Caffeine And Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/does-celsius-energy-drink-actually-work-truth\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/does-celsius-energy-drink-actually-work-truth\/\">Does Celsius Energy Drink Really Work?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/can-you-drink-celsius-energy-drink-every-day\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3549\">Can You Drink Celsius Energy Drink Every Day?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite their popularity, energy drinks have always been painted in a rather negative light, occasionally for pretty good reasons. 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