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.

sodium benzoate

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

Full ingredient list

Carbonated and nitrogenated water, sugar, glucose, citric acid, natural flavors, taurine, sodium citrate, panax ginseng extract, caffeine, potassium sorbate (preservative), whey protein isolate (milk), sodium benzoate (preservative), niacinamide (vit. b3), sucralose, l-carnitine l-tartrate, salt, d-glucuronolactone, guarana extract, inositol, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vit. b6), riboflavin (vit. b2), maltodextrin, blue #1, cyanocobalamin (vit. b12).