{"id":8332,"date":"2021-05-22T14:38:52","date_gmt":"2021-05-22T06:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/?p=8332"},"modified":"2021-08-09T10:18:20","modified_gmt":"2021-08-09T02:18:20","slug":"is-c4-energy-drink-bad-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-c4-energy-drink-bad-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Is C4 Energy Drink Bad For You? (Revealed)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:95%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}<\/style>\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\/05\/c4.jpg\" alt=\"C4 Energy Drink\" class=\"wp-image-8334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/c4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/c4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/c4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/c4-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/c4-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/c4-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/c4-735x551.jpg 735w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/c4-335x251.jpg 335w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/c4-347x260.jpg 347w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/c4-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/c4-640x480.jpg 640w\" 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\/05\/c4.jpg.webp\" alt=\"C4 Energy Drink\" class=\"wp-image-8334 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/c4.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/c4-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/c4-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/c4-720x540.jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/c4-480x360.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/c4-320x240.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/c4-735x551.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/c4-335x251.jpg.webp 335w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/c4-347x260.jpg.webp 347w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/c4-520x390.jpg.webp 520w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/c4-640x480.jpg.webp 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/c4.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>C4 Energy Drink<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have heard of the famous C4 Energy drink, a pre-workout energy drink that&rsquo;s advertised to give you the energy you need to power through your workouts and go all out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;re also probably aware that this drink comes with a whopping 200mg of caffeine which begs the question, is C4 Energy drink bad?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><strong>In my opinion, I certainly think a 16 fl.oz can of C4 Energy isn&rsquo;t bad for you as long as you consume it in moderation and keep a healthy lifestyle. Plus, this drink contains zero calories and sugar while offering you an energy-boosting blend that can benefit your regular diet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;ll course you through the details down below.<\/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-66271c72a27ab\" 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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-c4-energy-drink-bad-for-you\/#C4_Energy_Drink_Ingredients\" title=\"C4 Energy Drink Ingredients\">C4 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\/is-c4-energy-drink-bad-for-you\/#Pros_Of_C4_Energy_Drink\" title=\"Pros Of C4 Energy Drink\">Pros Of C4 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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-c4-energy-drink-bad-for-you\/#Sugar-Free\" title=\"Sugar-Free \">Sugar-Free <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-c4-energy-drink-bad-for-you\/#Zero_Calories\" title=\"Zero Calories\">Zero Calories<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-c4-energy-drink-bad-for-you\/#Special_Energy-Boosting_Ingredients\" title=\"Special Energy-Boosting Ingredients\">Special Energy-Boosting Ingredients<\/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\/is-c4-energy-drink-bad-for-you\/#Cons_Of_C4_Energy_Drink\" title=\"Cons Of C4 Energy Drink\">Cons Of C4 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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-c4-energy-drink-bad-for-you\/#High_Caffeine_Content\" title=\"High Caffeine Content\">High Caffeine Content<\/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\/is-c4-energy-drink-bad-for-you\/#Artificial_Sweeteners\" title=\"Artificial Sweeteners \">Artificial Sweeteners <\/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\/is-c4-energy-drink-bad-for-you\/#How_Long_Does_C4_Energy_Drink_Last_In_Your_System\" title=\"How Long Does C4 Energy Drink Last In Your System?\">How Long Does C4 Energy Drink Last In Your System?<\/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\/is-c4-energy-drink-bad-for-you\/#What_Happens_If_You_Drink_Too_Much_C4_Energy_Drink\" title=\"What Happens If You Drink Too Much C4 Energy Drink?\">What Happens If You Drink Too Much C4 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\/is-c4-energy-drink-bad-for-you\/#Are_C4_Energy_Drinks_Banned_In_Sports\" title=\"Are C4 Energy Drinks Banned In Sports?\">Are C4 Energy Drinks Banned In Sports?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-c4-energy-drink-bad-for-you\/#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-14\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-c4-energy-drink-bad-for-you\/#Other_Articles\" title=\"Other Articles\">Other Articles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"C4_Energy_Drink_Nutrition_Facts\"><\/span>C4 Energy Drink Nutrition Facts <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It&rsquo;s important to know the nutritional values of everything we consume, so let&rsquo;s look at the nutrition facts of a 16 fl.oz can of C4 Energy drink:<\/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>Standard Values<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>C4 &ldquo;Original&rdquo; Carbonated<\/strong> <br><strong>(16 fl.oz)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Energy<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0 calories<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Fat&nbsp;<\/strong><br><strong>(Of Which Saturated)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0g<br>(0g)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Carbohydrate<\/strong><br><strong>(Of which Sugars)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0g<br>(0g)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Sodium<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Unspecified<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Caffeine<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">200mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Vitamin B3<\/strong><strong>(Niacin)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Vitamin B6<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&ndash;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Vitamin B9<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&ndash;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Vitamin B12<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6&mu;g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Potassium<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">85mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Nutrition facts of C4 Energy drink<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"C4_Energy_Drink_Ingredients\"><\/span>C4 Energy Drink Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Each 16 fl.oz can of C4 Original Carbonated drink contains the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6.73g of Explosive Performance Energy Blend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Caffeine anhydrous (200mg)<\/strong><\/li><li>CarnoSyn Beta-alanine<\/li><li>Beta power Betaine Anhydrous<\/li><li>N-acetyl-l-tyrosine<\/li><li>Citrulline malate<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, some quantities of these ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Carbonated water<\/li><li>Citric Acid<\/li><li>Natural flavors<\/li><li>Artificial flavors<\/li><li>Potassium sorbate<\/li><li>Sucralose&nbsp;<\/li><li>Acesulfame potassium&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_Of_C4_Energy_Drink\"><\/span>Pros Of C4 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=\"Sugar-Free\"><\/span>Sugar-Free <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A 16 fl.oz can of C4 Energy drink contains zero sugar.<\/strong> <strong>However, it&rsquo;s important to note that sugar doesn&rsquo;t mean all bad because your body still needs glucose (blood sugar), which is a source of fuel for your cells.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your body breaks down carbohydrates from food and drinks then converts them into&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diabetes\/glucose-diabetes\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diabetes\/glucose-diabetes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">glucose<\/a>, and all that excess glucose will then be store in your liver and muscles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, the C4 Energy drink being a sugar-free drink is definitely an added advantage, considering that other regular foods and beverages you consume also have sugar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>According to the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/added-sugar-in-the-diet\/\">AHA<\/a>, the daily limit of sugar a person can consume is only 25g for women, and men shouldn&rsquo;t have more than 36g.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you don&rsquo;t have to worry about this drink affecting your daily sugar intake, and you&rsquo;ll have more room for sugar from healthier sources like fruits and vegetables instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, it&rsquo;s still important to watch out for your daily sugar intake because too much sugar can bring about several health <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/too-much-sugar\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/too-much-sugar\" target=\"_blank\">risks<\/a> such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Acne<\/li><li>Weight gain<\/li><li>Heart disease<\/li><li>Diabetes<\/li><li>Cancer<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To add on, the high levels of sugar in other energy drinks can <strong>cause you to feel more drained.<\/strong> Despite the good feeling you get from a sugar rush, it can actually disrupt your body&rsquo;s regulation of glucose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What happens is that overconsuming sugar causes your body to produce more insulin than it can handle which then causes your glucose levels to decrease. This is known as&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1002\/hup.769\">hypoglycemia<\/a>, or also known as a&nbsp;<strong>sugar crash<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zero_Calories\"><\/span>Zero Calories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Besides having no sugar, the C4 Energy drink is also calorie-free.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s definitely good news if you&rsquo;re trying to lose a few pounds.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/245588\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/245588\" target=\"_blank\">reference<\/a>, the ideal amount of calories that you can consume is between <strong>2,000 &ndash; 2,500 calories a day<\/strong>, depending on your age, gender, height, and weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I think a non-caloric energy drink like C4 Energy will complement your active lifestyle. Whether you watch out for your calories or not, it&rsquo;s always a good idea to <strong>stay fit and healthy<\/strong> to avoid health <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/high-calorie-diet#:~:text=It%20is%20now%20generally%20recognized,%2C%20endometrial%20cancer%2C%20and%20gallstones.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/high-calorie-diet#:~:text=It%20is%20now%20generally%20recognized,%2C%20endometrial%20cancer%2C%20and%20gallstones.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">problems<\/a> later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eating right and exercising is highly beneficial not just to your physique but also to your mental health. So, if you haven&rsquo;t made investments in your body, this is your sign!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_Energy-Boosting_Ingredients\"><\/span>Special Energy-Boosting Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There&rsquo;s a reason why the C4 Energy drink is popular amongst athletes and gym rats. It&rsquo;s mainly because a 16 fl.oz can of this drink contains 6.73g of Explosive Performance Energy Blend.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&rsquo;s inside this special blend, you ask?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In brief, the C4 Energy&rsquo;s energy-boosting blend contains various ingredients that promote athletic performance, such as&nbsp;<strong>Citrulline Malate<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>CamoSyn&reg; Beta-Alanine<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>BetaPower&reg; Betaine Anhydrous<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Caffeine Anhydrous<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Citrulline Malate (L-Citrulline) and CamoSyn&reg; Beta-Alanine<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>are&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/citrulline-supplements#TOC_TITLE_HDR_5https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/citrulline-supplements#TOC_TITLE_HDR_5\">amino acids<\/a>, which your body naturally produces. Consuming them from other sources like energy drinks can help <strong>increase your physical performance and build lean muscles.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, Beta Anhydrous is a compound that breaks down harmful substances in your body to <strong>promote healthy liver<\/strong> hence, improving athletic performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No wonder&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-1008\/betaine-anhydrous\">Betaine<\/a>&nbsp;is a popular <strong>bodybuilding supplement<\/strong> that significantly improves hydration, stimulates water-based pumps and power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The C4 Energy drink also contains tyrosine, an amino acid that improves mental alertness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-1037\/tyrosine\">Experts<\/a>&nbsp;found that this ingredient is <strong>beneficial for memory and thinking skills<\/strong>, even for people with ADHD. Tyrosine can also be a stress regulator, especially during mentally challenging situations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/caffeine-anhydrous\">Caffeine Anhydrous<\/a>&nbsp;in this drink is basically dehydrated seeds and coffee plant leaves. It&rsquo;s more potent and concentrated than coffee since the caffeine goes through a dehydration process. The benefits of this ingredient include improving athletic performance and help with weight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, I find that the performance energy blend in C4 Energy drinks to be beneficial for a more enhanced physical performance. It&rsquo;s definitely a good choice of a pre-workout drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1140\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_0667_1250x.jpeg\" alt=\"C4 Energy drink label\" class=\"wp-image-8785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_0667_1250x.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_0667_1250x-300x285.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_0667_1250x-768x730.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1140\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_0667_1250x.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"C4 Energy drink label\" class=\"wp-image-8785 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_0667_1250x.jpeg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_0667_1250x-300x285.jpeg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_0667_1250x-768x730.jpeg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_0667_1250x.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>C4 on the go<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_Of_C4_Energy_Drink\"><\/span>Cons Of C4 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=\"High_Caffeine_Content\"><\/span>High Caffeine Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There&rsquo;s about 200mg of caffeine in a single 16 fl.oz can of C4 Energy drink, and having two cans of this drink will wipe out your entire daily limit of 400mg, as recommended by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/spilling-beans-how-much-caffeine-too-much\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/spilling-beans-how-much-caffeine-too-much\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FDA<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&rsquo;s no denying that caffeine is a great stimulant that can help you stay energized throughout the day and puts you in an overall good mood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong><em>In my opinion, 200mg of caffeine in a single serving is a little too much, although it&rsquo;s still below the daily limit. I usually stay below 100mg because having more than that can trigger some nasty side effects.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>While your body can handle a highly caffeinated drink like C4 Energy, it&rsquo;s still best to be mindful of your daily caffeine intake, as consuming an excessive amount of caffeine can <strong>affect your mental and physical health.<\/strong> Thus, it can lead to adverse side <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/caffeine.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/caffeine.html\" target=\"_blank\">effects<\/a> such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Restlessness&nbsp;<\/li><li>Jittery feeling<\/li><li>Insomnia<\/li><li>Headaches<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Rapid&nbsp;<\/li><li>Palpitations<\/li><li>Dehydration<\/li><li>Anxiety<\/li><li>Dependency<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s also worth noting that caffeine may cause you to feel tired, similar to sugar. Caffeine <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/caffeine-crash\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/caffeine-crash\" target=\"_blank\">crashing<\/a> is triggered when you consume too much caffeine than your body can handle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But of course, if you have a high caffeine metabolism and only drink C4 Energy when you need an extra boost for your workout or during mentally draining situations, I think the caffeine content in this drink can be helpful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My advice is to listen to your body and not go over your limits. It&rsquo;s also best to <strong>avoid consuming highly caffeinated beverages at least 6 hours before bedtime <\/strong>because having enough sleep is still crucial for your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Artificial_Sweeteners\"><\/span>Artificial Sweeteners <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To substitute the sweetness you get from sugar, the C4 Energy drink uses zero-calorie artificial sweeteners instead, namely, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/sucralose-good-or-bad\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/sucralose-good-or-bad\" target=\"_blank\">Sucralose<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/318604#Which-foods-contain-it?\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/318604#Which-foods-contain-it?\" target=\"_blank\">Acesulfame Potassium<\/a> (Ace-K).<\/strong> <strong>These artificial sweeteners are about 200 &ndash; 600 times sweeter than regular sugar. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The European Food and Safety Authority (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.efsa.europa.eu\/en\/efsajournal\/pub\/2076\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.efsa.europa.eu\/en\/efsajournal\/pub\/2076\" target=\"_blank\">EFSA<\/a>)&nbsp;believes that sucralose is effective in the regulation of sugar levels in your body, which is why most people with diabetes substitute this to table sugar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it&rsquo;s important to note that there&rsquo;s still a lot that we have yet to discover about artificial sweeteners, especially their long-term&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/artificial_sweeteners\/article.htm\">effects<\/a>. Some have even linked the use of sucralose to causing <strong>diarrhoea and nausea.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But since they&rsquo;re&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-additives-petitions\/additional-information-about-high-intensity-sweeteners-permitted-use-food-united-states\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-additives-petitions\/additional-information-about-high-intensity-sweeteners-permitted-use-food-united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FDA<\/a>&nbsp;approved, and as long as you <strong>keep your consumption to a minimum<\/strong>, you shouldn&rsquo;t worry much about the sweeteners in the C4 Energy drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re interested to know more about Acesulfame Potassium, check out the video below:<\/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 is Acesulfame Potassium (aka Ace K) &amp; Is it safe to eat?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JqzlQNp-2Mw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_C4_Energy_Drink_Last_In_Your_System\"><\/span>How Long Does C4 Energy Drink Last In Your System?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The answer to this question depends ultimately on how well your body responds to the 200mg of caffeine in a 16 fl.oz can of C4 Energy drink.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK223808\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK223808\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">effects<\/a> of caffeine usually take place within 15 &ndash; 30 minutes after consumption. It peaks after an hour and stays at this level for several hours for most people.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For guidance, the 100mg of caffeine in C4 Energy will <strong>last around five to six hours<\/strong> in your system because of caffeine&rsquo;s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/how-long-does-caffeine-last#:~:text=Half%2Dlife%20is%20the%20amount,of%20caffeine%20in%20your%20body.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/how-long-does-caffeine-last#:~:text=Half%2Dlife%20is%20the%20amount,of%20caffeine%20in%20your%20body.\" target=\"_blank\">half-life<\/a> nature. It&rsquo;ll take another 12 hours to get rid of the remaining half. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If I were you, I would have C4 Energy at least 30 minutes before my workout session to get an energy boost, and I would avoid having this drink close to my bedtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_If_You_Drink_Too_Much_C4_Energy_Drink\"><\/span>What Happens If You Drink Too Much C4 Energy Drink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Regularly consuming multiple cans of C4 Energy drink a day can lead to health problems due to its high caffeine content. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the calorie and sugar-free nature of this drink is definitely a huge bonus, you need to keep in mind that a 16 fl.oz can of C4 Energy drink also contains <strong>200mg of caffeine. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, you&rsquo;ll be going over the recommended limit if you have more than two cans of this drink a day. You&rsquo;ll also be more prone to side effects if you&rsquo;re sensitive to caffeine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides health problems such as insomnia and anxiety, you&rsquo;re most likely to fall into a caffeine <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/caffeine-overdose#diagnosis\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/caffeine-overdose#diagnosis\" target=\"_blank\">overdose<\/a>, which includes side effects such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Trouble breathing<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Hallucinations<\/li><li>Confusion<\/li><li>Chest pain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, the safest and healthiest way to consume a C4 Energy drink is to have a <strong>maximum of two cans a day. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s even better if you stick to one can only and have other caffeinated beverages with lower caffeine content like herbal tea or coffee if you still need an energy boost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_C4_Energy_Drinks_Banned_In_Sports\"><\/span>Are C4 Energy Drinks Banned In Sports?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There&rsquo;s no ban against C4 Energy drinks in sports. However, its pre-workout powdered product called Cellucor C4 Extreme does contain Synephrine HCL, a banned ingredient in sports.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/riley-mccullough-iezcEpGuYdE-unsplash_900x.jpg\" alt=\"American football players on the fiel\" class=\"wp-image-8342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/riley-mccullough-iezcEpGuYdE-unsplash_900x.jpg 900w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/riley-mccullough-iezcEpGuYdE-unsplash_900x-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/riley-mccullough-iezcEpGuYdE-unsplash_900x-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/riley-mccullough-iezcEpGuYdE-unsplash_900x.jpg.webp\" alt=\"American football players on the fiel\" class=\"wp-image-8342 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/riley-mccullough-iezcEpGuYdE-unsplash_900x.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/riley-mccullough-iezcEpGuYdE-unsplash_900x-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/riley-mccullough-iezcEpGuYdE-unsplash_900x-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/riley-mccullough-iezcEpGuYdE-unsplash_900x.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>C4 Energy drink is completely safe for your next sport game<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has banned&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-976\/bitter-orange\">Synephrine HCL<\/a>&nbsp;in sports products as this ingredient can cause athletes to edge over their opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/dietary-supplement-products-ingredients\/methylsynephrine-dietary-supplements\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/dietary-supplement-products-ingredients\/methylsynephrine-dietary-supplements\" target=\"_blank\">FDA<\/a> has also banned the use of Methylsynephrine in dietary supplements. That explains why the creators of Cellucor C4 Extreme decided to reformulate their product to meet these standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, you can have your Cellucor C4 Extreme without any worry now, and as for C4 Energy drinks, it&rsquo;s completely safe and not banned at all.<\/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<p>Overall, I think that C4 Energy Drinks aren&rsquo;t bad for you as long as you consume them moderately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Based on the analysis, a 16 fl.oz can of C4 Energy drink contains beneficial ingredients that can increase your performance while also being calorie and sugar-free. However, its high caffeine content of 200mg per serving can be worrying, but as long as you don&rsquo;t have more than two cans a day, I think that much caffeine can definitely increase your energy levels.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But of course, if you have a low caffeine tolerance, the C4 Energy drink may not be suitable for you. Instead, it&rsquo;s best to opt for energy drinks with lower caffeine content to avoid unnecessary side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, it&rsquo;s crucial to read through the ingredients and nutrition facts of everything we consume. This way, you&rsquo;ll know for sure what you&rsquo;re feeding your body.<\/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\/nutrition-facts-of-c4-energy-drink\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/nutrition-facts-of-c4-energy-drink\/\">C4 Energy Drink Nutrition Facts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/how-many-cans-of-c4-energy-can-you-drink-a-day\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/how-many-cans-of-c4-energy-can-you-drink-a-day\/\">How Many Cans Of C4 Energy Can You Have A Day?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/does-c4-energy-drink-actually-work-deep-dive\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/does-c4-energy-drink-actually-work-deep-dive\/\">Does C4 Energy Drink Actually Work?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may have heard of the famous C4 Energy drink, a pre-workout energy drink that&rsquo;s advertised to give you the energy you need to power through your workouts and go &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8334,"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":[50,18],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8332"}],"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=8332"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8332\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12159,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8332\/revisions\/12159"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8334"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8332"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8332"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8332"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}