{"id":538217,"date":"2022-10-29T19:20:03","date_gmt":"2022-10-29T11:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/?p=538217"},"modified":"2023-01-23T14:35:07","modified_gmt":"2023-01-23T06:35:07","slug":"energy-drinks-with-sugar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Drinks with Sugar (Simple Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:67.2%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:74.08%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:75.36%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:73.92%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:75.2%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-13::before{padding-top:74.48%; }img#mv-trellis-img-13{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-14::before{padding-top:51.84%; }img#mv-trellis-img-14{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>You may have <strong>slept all day<\/strong> and <strong>suddenly feel overwhelmed by work<\/strong>. You <strong>wonder how many more nights <\/strong>it will cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That shouldn&rsquo;t be an issue. You <strong>sip energy drinks all nigh<\/strong>t to stay awake and <strong>finish your task on time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/energy-drinks\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Energy drinks<\/strong><\/a> promote <strong>performance and energy<\/strong>. These <strong>beverages <\/strong>include <strong>caffeine, sugar, guarana, taurine, ginseng, and other substances.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sugar <\/strong>alone gives our bodies <strong>energy, retains flavor, adds taste, and extends shelf life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Popular Energy drinks like<a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/red-bull-caffeine-and-ingredients-analysed\/#growSource=search\"> Red Bull<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/monster-energy-drink-nutrition-facts\/#growSource=search\">Monster<\/a> include sugar.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sugar <\/strong>is one reason you <strong>love the flavor of energy drinks<\/strong>. Understanding its purpose is important since it has <strong>serious side effects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to learn about energy drinks, sugar, and their makeup.<\/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-662a756817b26\" 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\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/#Added_Sugars\" title=\"Added Sugars\">Added Sugars<\/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\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/#Sugar_in_Energy_Drinks\" title=\"Sugar in Energy Drinks\">Sugar in Energy Drinks<\/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\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/#Sugars_Effects\" title=\"Sugar&rsquo;s Effects\">Sugar&rsquo;s Effects<\/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\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/#Muscles\" title=\"Muscles\">Muscles<\/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\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/#Cardiovascular\" title=\"Cardiovascular\">Cardiovascular<\/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\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/#Addiction\" title=\"Addiction\">Addiction<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/#High_Cholesterol\" title=\"High Cholesterol\">High Cholesterol<\/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\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/#Sugary_Drinks\" title=\"Sugary Drinks\">Sugary Drinks<\/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\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/#Red_Bull\" title=\"Red Bull\">Red Bull<\/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\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/#Monster_Energy\" title=\"Monster Energy\">Monster Energy<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/#Rockstar_Energy_Drink\" title=\"Rockstar Energy Drink\">Rockstar Energy Drink<\/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\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/#Pros_and_Cons_of_Consuming_Sugar\" title=\"Pros and Cons of Consuming Sugar\">Pros and Cons of Consuming Sugar<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/#Positives_of_Sugary_Energy_Drinks\" title=\"Positives of Sugary Energy Drinks:\">Positives of Sugary Energy Drinks:<\/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\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/#Cons_of_Sugary_Energy_Drinks\" title=\"Cons of Sugary Energy Drinks:\">Cons of Sugary Energy Drinks:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/#Sugar-Free_Energy_Drinks\" title=\"Sugar-Free Energy Drinks\">Sugar-Free Energy Drinks<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/#Energy_drink_Runa\" title=\"Energy drink Runa\">Energy drink Runa<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/#Celsius_Energy_Drink\" title=\"Celsius Energy Drink\">Celsius Energy Drink<\/a><\/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\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/#FAQs_about_Sugar_and_Energy_drinks\" title=\"FAQs about Sugar and Energy drinks\">FAQs about Sugar and Energy drinks<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/#Q_What_is_the_Function_of_the_Sugar_That_is_Present_in_Energy_Drinks\" title=\"Q. What is the Function of the Sugar That is Present in Energy Drinks?\">Q. What is the Function of the Sugar That is Present in Energy Drinks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/#Q_Which_is_Better_Energy_Drinks_with_Sugar_or_Energy_Drinks_without_Sugar\" title=\"Q. Which is Better, Energy Drinks with Sugar or Energy Drinks without Sugar?\">Q. Which is Better, Energy Drinks with Sugar or Energy Drinks without Sugar?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/#Q_Do_Energy_Drinks_Contain_an_Unhealthy_Amount_of_Sugar\" title=\"Q. Do Energy Drinks Contain an Unhealthy Amount of Sugar?\">Q. Do Energy Drinks Contain an Unhealthy Amount of Sugar?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-with-sugar\/#Other_Articles\" title=\"Other Articles\">Other Articles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Energy_Drinks\"><\/span>Energy Drinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zest3_1250x-2.png\" alt=\"Energy Drinks\" class=\"wp-image-538224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zest3_1250x-2.png 1250w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zest3_1250x-2-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zest3_1250x-2-768x516.png 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zest3_1250x-2-960x645.png 960w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zest3_1250x-2-1080x726.png 1080w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zest3_1250x-2-1200x806.png 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zest3_1250x-2-150x101.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zest3_1250x-2.png.webp\" alt=\"Energy Drinks\" class=\"wp-image-538224 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zest3_1250x-2.png.webp 1250w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zest3_1250x-2-300x202.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zest3_1250x-2-768x516.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zest3_1250x-2-960x645.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zest3_1250x-2-1080x726.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zest3_1250x-2-1200x806.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zest3_1250x-2-150x101.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zest3_1250x-2.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Energy Drinks<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/j.1745-7599.2011.00689.x\" target=\"_blank\">Energy drinks<\/a> boost mental and physical performance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy drinks have <strong>several uses<\/strong>. Improving <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ift.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/1750-3841.13662\" target=\"_blank\">brain function<\/a> to increase mental focus<\/strong> is a common strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sugar and caffeine<\/strong> in energy drinks <strong>promote brain activity, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s007260170021\" target=\"_blank\">alertness<\/a>, and attention.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Popular energy drinks<\/strong> include <strong>Red Bull, 5-Hour Energy, Monster, Rockstar, NOS, and Full Throttle.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Concerns exist concerning<strong> the influence energy drinks have on the heart.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00394-014-0661-8\" target=\"_blank\">Research<\/a> <\/strong>has linked <strong>regular energy drink usage<\/strong> to<strong> cardiac issues requiring ER visits.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy drinks cause:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>BP rise<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blood vessel dysfunction<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seizures<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strokes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Future alcohol danger increases<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UTI<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sugar_Facts\"><\/span>Sugar Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/aoatools.aua.gr\/pilotec\/files\/bibliography\/Sugar%20and%20sweeteners%20outlook-05-27-2008-3980034048\/Sugar%20and%20sweeteners%20outlook-05-27-2008.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Sugar<\/a> <\/strong>is a <strong>carbon-hydrogen-oxygen carbohydrate. <\/strong>Carbohydrates are <strong>important to a healthy diet,<\/strong> like <strong>proteins and fats.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the <strong>body&rsquo;s tissues use glucose as energy <\/strong>from digested carbohydrates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Red blood cells, the Central Nervous System, and the brain love glucose.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sugars <\/strong>are<strong> caloric, sweet-tasting compounds<\/strong> found in <strong>fruits, vegetables, honey, and milk.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lactose <\/strong>is <strong>somewhat sweet<\/strong>, while <strong>fructose <\/strong>is the <strong>sweetest natural sugar.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Added_Sugars\"><\/span>Added Sugars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When discussing sugar, <strong>doctors rarely address<\/strong> the <strong>natural sugar<\/strong> in these drinks. <strong>Added sugar<\/strong> refers to <strong>calorie-containing <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/aoatools.aua.gr\/pilotec\/files\/bibliography\/Sugar%20and%20sweeteners%20outlook-05-27-2008-3980034048\/Sugar%20and%20sweeteners%20outlook-05-27-2008.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">sweeteners<\/a><\/strong> added to food <strong>during preparation, at home, or in a factory.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Added sugars are sugars and syrups<\/strong> added to foods <strong>during preparation, processing, or at the table.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Added sugars <strong>provide no nutrition but many calories,<\/strong> which can contribute to obesity. This <strong>harms the heart.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Limit sugary beverages.<\/strong> A <strong>12-ounce can<\/strong> of a typical energy drink has <strong>160 calories<\/strong> and <strong>10 teaspoons of sugar.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/media\/blog\/2017\/09\/26\/back-basics-all-about-myplate-food-groups\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>American Dietary Guidelines<\/strong><\/a>, a little amount of<strong> added sugars<\/strong> can be<strong> part of a balanced eating pattern (vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy, and protein foods).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additives cause:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CVD<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Obesity<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>T2D<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hepatitis<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insulin dysfunction<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sugar_in_Energy_Drinks\"><\/span>Sugar in Energy Drinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many <strong>energy drinks contain sugar.<\/strong> Without it, drinks would taste bland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hydrolyzed starch<\/strong> is used to <strong>make glucose syrup for pre-mixed powders<\/strong>. As a <strong>concentrated sugar<\/strong>, just a <strong>minimal quantity is needed<\/strong>. As a <strong>humectant<\/strong>, it <strong>keeps pre-mixed powders fresh.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These <strong>powders <\/strong>use <strong>glucose syrup<\/strong> because of their <strong>dissolving qualities<\/strong>. Smaller molecules dissolve faster and with <strong>less agitation in liquids.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rockstar and Red Bull are high-sugar<\/strong> brands. A 16oz can of <strong>Rockstar <\/strong>has <strong>63mg of sugar,<\/strong> whereas a 16 oz can of <strong>Red Bull has 51mg.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>American Heart Association <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/added-sugar-in-the-diet\/#:~:text=The%20AHA%20suggests%20an%20added,comes%20from%20eating%20added%20sugar.\" target=\"_blank\">advises<\/a> 24 grams of sugar for women and 36 grams for men.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s<strong> compare energy drink sugar<\/strong> content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Energy Drinks<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/nutrition-facts-of-red-bull\/\">Red Bull<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/monster-caffeine-ingredients\/\">Monster<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/rockstar-energy-drink-nutrition-facts\/\">Rockstar<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/is-bawls-energy-drink-vegan\/\">Bawls<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/is-brein-fuel-energy-drink-bad-for-you\/\">BreinFuel<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/guru-energy-drink-review\/\">Guru<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/can-you-drink-hiball-energy-every-day\/\">Hi-Ball<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Sugar Content<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">27g<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">54g<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">24g<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">46g<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5g<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30g<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">25g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Considered<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">High<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">High<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">High<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">High<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Low<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">High<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">High<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Sugar Comparison<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sugar&rsquo;s Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Obesity and type 2 diabetes<\/strong> are rising in the US due to <strong>excessive sugar usage<\/strong>. We enjoy sugar but overlook the damage it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FDA <\/strong>recommends <strong>six tablespoons of sugar daily.<\/strong> Still, research shows that<strong> Americans drink more <\/strong>than <strong>triple that amount<\/strong>, sometimes<strong> without realizing it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sugar overconsumption threatens:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Muscles\"><\/span>Muscles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High-sugar diets and fructose<\/strong>, a sugar-like additive, induce<strong> non-alcoholic fatty liver disease<\/strong> (NAFLD). Before 1980, this was rare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read labels on beverages, especially biscuits, and <strong>pick ones with little or no fructose<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cardiovascular\"><\/span>Cardiovascular<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chronically high insulin levels<\/strong> induce <strong>artery muscle cells to grow quicker<\/strong>, causing <strong>high blood pressure.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High blood pressure might <strong>cause a stroke<\/strong> or <strong>persistent heart problems.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Addiction\"><\/span>Addiction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sugar <\/strong>makes the <strong>brain&rsquo;s pleasure center release opioids and dopamine<\/strong>. Quick tolerance requires <strong>higher dosages.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give your taste receptors <strong>a week to adjust to less sugar.<\/strong> Sugar-free drinks help get over the hump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_Cholesterol\"><\/span>High Cholesterol<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent studies show that those who eat the most<strong> added sugars<\/strong> had the highest <strong>dangerous cholesterol levels<\/strong> and the <strong>lowest beneficial cholesterol levels.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eggs help curb sugar cravings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sugary_Drinks\"><\/span>Sugary Drinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Energy drinks <\/strong>usually <strong>contain sugar<\/strong>. <strong>Sucralose, Ace-K, and Aspartame <\/strong>make energy drinks sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though <strong>sugar-free versions <\/strong>of many popular energy drinks are <strong>available<\/strong>, <strong>customers prefer <\/strong>the <strong>sweeter flavor of conventional beverages<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What Does Sugar Actually Do To Your Body?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/utXcI3FqzeM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some sugary energy drinks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_Bull\"><\/span>Red Bull<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"926\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar1_1250x.png\" alt=\"Sugar-winged\" class=\"wp-image-538219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar1_1250x.png 1250w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar1_1250x-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar1_1250x-768x569.png 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar1_1250x-960x711.png 960w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar1_1250x-1080x800.png 1080w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar1_1250x-1200x889.png 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar1_1250x-150x111.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"926\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar1_1250x.png.webp\" alt=\"Sugar-winged\" class=\"wp-image-538219 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar1_1250x.png.webp 1250w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar1_1250x-300x222.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar1_1250x-768x569.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar1_1250x-960x711.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar1_1250x-1080x800.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar1_1250x-1200x889.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar1_1250x-150x111.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar1_1250x.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Sugar-winged<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/does-red-bull-actually-work\/#growSource=search\"><strong>Red Bull<\/strong><\/a> is a<strong> reliable energy drink <\/strong>during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>80mg of caffeine<\/strong>, roughly a cup of coffee. It&rsquo;s one of the <strong>most popular beverage<\/strong>s, therefore many people enjoy it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Red Bull&rsquo;s basic version <strong>features a lot of sugar<\/strong>, which adds calories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Red Bull comprises<strong> 27 grams of sugar<\/strong>, little over half the <strong>FDA&rsquo;s 50-gram limit<\/strong>. In excess, it can cause <strong>sugar crashes, acne, and weight gain.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider<strong> Red Bull&rsquo;s sugar-free variant<\/strong> or other energy drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monster_Energy\"><\/span>Monster Energy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"942\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar2_1250x.png\" alt=\"Sugar monster\" class=\"wp-image-538220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar2_1250x.png 1250w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar2_1250x-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar2_1250x-768x579.png 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar2_1250x-960x723.png 960w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar2_1250x-1080x814.png 1080w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar2_1250x-1200x904.png 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar2_1250x-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"942\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar2_1250x.png.webp\" alt=\"Sugar monster\" class=\"wp-image-538220 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar2_1250x.png.webp 1250w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar2_1250x-300x226.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar2_1250x-768x579.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar2_1250x-960x723.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar2_1250x-1080x814.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar2_1250x-1200x904.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar2_1250x-150x113.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar2_1250x.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Sugar monster<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-monster-energy-vegan-full-analysis\/#growSource=search\">Monster<\/a> <\/strong>is everywhere. They&rsquo;re <strong>online, in stores, and in ads.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monster Energy&rsquo;s <strong>popularity isn&rsquo;t surprising. <\/strong>We may <strong>anticipate it to last a little longer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monster is a<strong> good sugar fix<\/strong> if you don&rsquo;t drink coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monster Energy has<strong> 54g of sugar.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AHA advises a daily sugar restriction of 25 grams for women and 36 grams for men.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monster has<strong> double the daily sugar requirement <\/strong>of both sexes (104g)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A daily dosage of Monster Energy can <strong>cause obesity, type 2 diabetes, liver illness<\/strong>, and, in the worst scenario, <strong>heart difficulties, stroke, and death.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rockstar_Energy_Drink\"><\/span>Rockstar Energy Drink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"924\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar3_1250x.png\" alt=\"Sugar-rockstar\" class=\"wp-image-538221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar3_1250x.png 1250w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar3_1250x-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar3_1250x-768x568.png 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar3_1250x-960x710.png 960w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar3_1250x-1080x798.png 1080w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar3_1250x-1200x887.png 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar3_1250x-150x111.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"924\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar3_1250x.png.webp\" alt=\"Sugar-rockstar\" class=\"wp-image-538221 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar3_1250x.png.webp 1250w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar3_1250x-300x222.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar3_1250x-768x568.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar3_1250x-960x710.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar3_1250x-1080x798.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar3_1250x-1200x887.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar3_1250x-150x111.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar3_1250x.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Sugar-rockstar<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/rockstar-energy-drink-review\/#growSource=search\">Rockstar<\/a> <\/strong>has been <strong>selling energy drinks since 2001<\/strong>. After 20 years, they&rsquo;ve <strong>refined their drink mix.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It gives you <strong>energy and a lovely flavor<\/strong>, but have you considered the sugar level?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rockstar has<strong> 24g of sugar<\/strong> per 16oz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> non-sugary drink lacks taste<\/strong>. Sugar and other ingredients neutralized the flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The NHS recommends 30 grams of sugar per day.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons_of_Consuming_Sugar\"><\/span>Pros and Cons of Consuming Sugar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You <strong>can&rsquo;t avoid sugar<\/strong>. I enjoy sweets in whatever form, yet I worry about the<strong> influence sugar has on my everyday life<\/strong> and <strong>restrict it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugar has benefits, but its cons are insurmountable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Positives_of_Sugary_Energy_Drinks\"><\/span>Positives of Sugary Energy Drinks:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Energizer<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taste<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shelf-life extension<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_of_Sugary_Energy_Drinks\"><\/span>Cons of Sugary Energy Drinks:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Leptin resistance promoter<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Addiction<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sugar-Free_Energy_Drinks\"><\/span>Sugar-Free Energy Drinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Energy_drink_Runa\"><\/span>Energy drink Runa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar4_1250x.png\" alt=\"Clean, organic caffeine drink\" class=\"wp-image-538222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar4_1250x.png 1250w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar4_1250x-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar4_1250x-768x578.png 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar4_1250x-728x546.png 728w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar4_1250x-960x722.png 960w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar4_1250x-1080x812.png 1080w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar4_1250x-1200x902.png 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar4_1250x-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar4_1250x.png.webp\" alt=\"Clean, organic caffeine drink\" class=\"wp-image-538222 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar4_1250x.png.webp 1250w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar4_1250x-300x226.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar4_1250x-768x578.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar4_1250x-728x546.png.webp 728w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar4_1250x-960x722.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar4_1250x-1080x812.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar4_1250x-1200x902.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar4_1250x-150x113.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar4_1250x.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A clean and organic caffeine drink<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-runa-clean-energy-drink-vegan\/#growSource=search\">Runa<\/a> Clean Energy&rsquo;s<\/strong> name suggests it <strong>employs only organic materials.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This organic energy drink is <strong>USDA-certified. <\/strong>The <strong>organic cane sugar and Guayusa plants provide caffeine.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>brewed Guayusa leaf <\/strong>provides <strong>constant energy, mental clarity, and focus without a crash.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Runa Clean Energy cans contain <strong>150 mg of caffeine<\/strong>. Any greater than that might be <strong>dangerous for people with a low caffeine tolerance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Organic Cane Sugar, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, and Malic Acid are other components.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it contains organic components, it <strong>lacks electrolytes and B-Vitamins<\/strong>, which <strong>sustain bodily fluids and health.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Celsius_Energy_Drink\"><\/span>Celsius Energy Drink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"931\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar5_1250x.png\" alt=\"Alternative Energy Drinks\" class=\"wp-image-538223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar5_1250x.png 1250w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar5_1250x-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar5_1250x-768x572.png 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar5_1250x-960x715.png 960w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar5_1250x-1080x804.png 1080w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar5_1250x-1200x894.png 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar5_1250x-150x112.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"931\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar5_1250x.png.webp\" alt=\"Alternative Energy Drinks\" class=\"wp-image-538223 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar5_1250x.png.webp 1250w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar5_1250x-300x223.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar5_1250x-768x572.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar5_1250x-960x715.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar5_1250x-1080x804.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar5_1250x-1200x894.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar5_1250x-150x112.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sugar5_1250x.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Alternative Energy Drinks<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 15 years, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-celsius-energy-drink-bad-for-you-truth\/#growSource=search\">Celsius<\/a> <\/strong>energy drinks have evolved. Celsius <strong>began selling beverages in 2005<\/strong>. Four kinds exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It <strong>tastes like mild fruit juice<\/strong>. <strong>200 mg of caffeine<\/strong> is combined with <strong>organically produced ingredients<\/strong> to <strong>burn calories and maintain health.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celsius brags about its &ldquo;<strong>strong, proven, unique MetaPlus combination<\/strong>&ldquo;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meta Plus includes <strong>Caffeine, Taurine, Ginseng, Guarana, and Glucuronolactone<\/strong>. Celsius Energy has entirely organic components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No added sugar, artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives <\/strong>make it healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This product contains<strong> no corn syrup or aspartame.<\/strong> Celsius makes<strong> gluten-free, vegan goods.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_about_Sugar_and_Energy_drinks\"><\/span>FAQs about Sugar and Energy drinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FAQ_1250x-13.png\" alt=\"FAQs about Sugar and Energy drinks\" class=\"wp-image-538225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FAQ_1250x-13.png 1250w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FAQ_1250x-13-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FAQ_1250x-13-768x398.png 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FAQ_1250x-13-960x498.png 960w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FAQ_1250x-13-1080x560.png 1080w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FAQ_1250x-13-1200x622.png 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FAQ_1250x-13-150x78.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FAQ_1250x-13.png.webp\" alt=\"FAQs about Sugar and Energy drinks\" class=\"wp-image-538225 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FAQ_1250x-13.png.webp 1250w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FAQ_1250x-13-300x156.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FAQ_1250x-13-768x398.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FAQ_1250x-13-960x498.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FAQ_1250x-13-1080x560.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FAQ_1250x-13-1200x622.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FAQ_1250x-13-150x78.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/FAQ_1250x-13.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>FAQs about Sugar and Energy drinks<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_the_Function_of_the_Sugar_That_is_Present_in_Energy_Drinks\"><\/span>Q. What is the Function of the Sugar That is Present in Energy Drinks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These can <strong>magnify the energy boost <\/strong>that the drink provides, in addition to the negative effects that caffeine can have. In order to <strong>facilitate the benefits of giving you more energy<\/strong>, energy drinks<strong> typically include a significant quantity of sugar.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Which_is_Better_Energy_Drinks_with_Sugar_or_Energy_Drinks_without_Sugar\"><\/span>Q. Which is Better, Energy Drinks with Sugar or Energy Drinks without Sugar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sugar-free energy drinks<\/strong> often have <strong>lower total calorie and carbohydrate counts<\/strong> in comparison to their sugar-containing counterparts, making them a <strong>more nutritious option overall<\/strong>. In addition, these beverages <strong>may give advantages <\/strong>such as<strong> enhanced mental clarity and focus, enhanced physical performance, and even weight loss.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Do_Energy_Drinks_Contain_an_Unhealthy_Amount_of_Sugar\"><\/span>Q. Do Energy Drinks Contain an Unhealthy Amount of Sugar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sugar content <\/strong>is <strong>rather high<\/strong> in energy drinks, with an average of <strong>14 teaspoons or 56 grams of sugar<\/strong> per can which is 473 milliliters in size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please take note that <strong>4 grams of sugar are equal to one teaspoon<\/strong> (five milliliters). This sugar is <strong>quickly absorbed<\/strong>, but the <strong>boost of energy that it provide<\/strong>s only lasts for a <strong>short period of time<\/strong>. Your <strong>caloric intake will rise<\/strong> when you consume sugary drinks, which <strong>may lead to weight gain.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Too many energy drinks<\/strong> can cause <strong>mortality, renal failure, and diabetes.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain energy drinks can have up to <strong>100 calories and 25 grams of sugar,<\/strong> which is a lot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simple carbohydrates<\/strong> can stimulate<strong> fat cell growth<\/strong>. If you&rsquo;ve <strong>gained weight, cut down on sugary drinks.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sugar <\/strong>offers a <strong>sweet, delicate flavor<\/strong> but <strong>carries health hazards.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sugary energy drinks <strong>cause type 2 diabetes.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Failure to produce insulin<\/strong>, which removes sugar from the body, causes this. 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