Energy drink

Name: Energy drink
Brand: Monster Energy

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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.

sucralose

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

sugar

High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.

sodium benzoate

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

Full ingredient list

Purified water, sugar, glucose, taurine, citric acid, potassium sorbate (preservative), sodium citrate, caffeine, monopotassium phosphate, sodium benzoate (preservative), natural flavors, salt, gum arabic, sucralose, niacinamide (vit. b3), ester gum, inositol, yellow #6, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vit. b6).