Energy drink

Name: Energy drink
Brand: Monster

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Flagged concerns

acesulfame potassium

Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.

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.

sucralose

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

sodium benzoate

Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.

Full ingredient list

Brewed tea (filtered water, black tea solids), glucose, taurine, apple juice concentrate, citric acid, sodium citrate, magnesium lactate, calcium lactate pentahydrate, caffeine, monopotassium phosphate, potassium sorbate (preservative), natural flavors, sodium benzoate (preservative), acesulfame potassium, sucralose, concentrated coconut water, niacinamide (vit. b3), salt, d-calcium pantothenate (vit. b5), inositol, l-carnitine l-tartrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vit. b6), acai fruit extract, goji berry extract, cyanocobalamin (vit. b12).