Monster Energy Drink Ingredients

If you belong to a large army of Monster Energy drink fans you are most likely to know what exactly has such a praised energy-boosting effect on people. You know that these beverages are high-caffeinated and if you are sensitive to stimulants or have high blood pressure then you should avoid them. But even healthy adults should consume such beverages in moderation as many Monster Energy drink ingredients can increase their heart rate or cause other negative side effects. To avoid this we need more information about the ingredients and their influence on our health.

• The primary ingredient in this drink is a type of sugar known as glucose. A typical 16 oz. can of this beverage contains 54 g of sugars. Glucose is the most preferred fuel for the body as it is the main source of energy for most cells of our body. However, we should be very attentive with the dose, as too much of sugar can lead to a “crash” – the feeling of being absolutely tired or even lethal just several hours after the drink was taken.
• The next on the list is taurine, an amino acid that helps regulate water and mineral salt levels in the blood and supports neurological development. We usually find 2 g of taurine in a 16 oz. drink. Studies of taurine suggest that it may improve athletic performance and in combination with caffeine, may help improve mental alertness; however, the research is not finished yet and these findings still need to be verified.
• We should also mention caffeine, which is one of the main Monster Energy drink ingredients due to its stimulating ability. Caffeine can increase alertness and provides increased energy for powerful workout routines. A full can of the beverage contains 160 mg and as a lot of people experience different side-effects above 200 mg you should not use more than 2 or 3 cans per day, and better even stick to just one.
• The next ingredient is L-carnitine, an amino acid which main role is to help the body convert fat into energy. It is believed to increase athletic performance and help us lose weight. Though this fact is still doubted by many researchers.

Other Monster Energy drink ingredients include carbonated water, inositol (it aides with the nervous system and serotonine modulation and is considered completely safe), guarana seed (one more stimulant), glucuronolactone (is believed to help with glycogen depletion), sucralose (an artificial sweet) and some vitamins.