Highly caffeinated energy drinks are a popular choice for athletes shift workers and anyone looking for a quick pick-me-upin their daily routine. Instead of reaching for coffee or tea many people opt for energy drinks for a quick boost. Monster Energy drinks are just one of hundreds of potent energy drinks on the market encouraging people to pound down their flavor of choice to enjoy a powerful buzz. But are Monster Energy drinks bad for you? And what exactly do these energy drinks contain? Monster Energy Drinks: Nutrition Facts and Key Ingredients. The active ingredients in monster energy drink are caffeine taurine ginseng guarana and B-Vitamins. Each 8 oz. serving contains: 100 calories 27 grams of carbohydrate (all from sugar) 100% DV Riboflavin Niacin Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12 8% DV of Sodium 1000 mg Taurine 200 mg of Panax Ginseng 2500 mg of the Monster Energy Blend (L-Carnitine glucose caffeine guarana insoitol glucuronolactone and maltodextrin) Essentially Monster Energy drinks are a blend of sugar caffeine and vitamin suppleents that provide a boost of energy. It s the 2500 mg of Energy Blend that sets Monster Energy drinks apart from the rest; while it s not clear how much of this is pure caffeine you will experience a strong buzz that is probably equivalent to about 2-3 cups of coffee per serving. Monster Energy Drinks: Taste and Quality Each 16 oz. can of Monster Energy drink contains two servings and it has a fairly strong citrus flavor. It s a carbonated mix that can be guzzled down easily but the acidic flavors do take some time to get used to. You can expect the buzz to kick in within 15-20 minutes of consumption. Attention: unsuitable for children pregnant woman or people with circulatory disturbance or something like that!!! Please handle responsibly. Monster Energy Drink (500ml) is pure energy. 7 times more Coffein than other famous Energy Drinks.
