Energy Drink

Name: Energy Drink
Brand: Monster

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Flagged concerns

GLUCOSE

Isolated glucose from corn or wheat starch; high glycemic; rapid insulin spike

NATURAL FLAVORS

Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.

MALTODEXTRIN

Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.

SUCRALOSE

May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.

SUGAR

High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.

Full ingredient list

CARBONATED WATER, SUGAR, GLUCOSE, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, TAURINE, SODIUM CITRATE, GRAPE SKIN EXTRACT (COLOR), PANAX GINSENG EXTRACT, L-CARNITINE L-TARTRATE, CAFFEINE, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), BENZOIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), NIACINAMIDE (VIT. B3), SUCRALOSE, SAL D-GLUCURONOLACTONE, INOSITOL, GUARANA EXTRACT, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VIT. B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VIT. B2), MALTODEXTRIN, CYANOCOBALAMIN (VIT. B12)