Ingredient Analysis - Vitamins & Mineralsīiotin and chromium are two of nine vitamins and minerals added to Celsius. A Health Canada review indicated that this ingredient may be associated with liver injury when used at high doses, so we recommend avoiding it, especially when its dose isn’t listed as in Celsius. Green tea leaf extract is another ingredient we recommend avoiding. G inger extract was shown in an animal study to increase energy, but this study used a dose vastly higher than that in Celsius. While this compound is likely effective for improving energy and attention, we recommend avoiding it when it’s used in combination with caffeine and taurine (as in Celsius).Ī medical review published in the Journal of Nutrition found that this combination caused negative changes to blood pressure and insulin sensitivity in healthy volunteers. Glucuronolactone is another stimulatory ingredient. A meta-study published in the PLoS One journal found that it provided additional stimulation beyond caffeine alone when the two ingredients were combined.Ĭaffeine is one of the most well-studied stimulants in the world. As we documented in our review of Gatorade Fast Twitch, caffeine is clinically proven to increase physical and mental energy, and the 200 milligram (mg) dose in Celsius is an effective dose, equivalent to around two cups of coffee. We consider this an effective ingredient for increasing energy.
Guarana seed extract is the next-listed ingredient. We recommend that children and adolescents avoid this ingredient in products that also contain caffeine (such as Celsius), because a medical review detailed that this combination may pose risks to the adolescent brain. We haven’t come across any medical studies suggesting that taurine increases energy. These are listed in a proprietary (prop) blend called “MetaPlus Proprietary Blend.” Ingredient Analysis - Energy IngredientsĬelsius contains a number of active ingredients meant to increase energy. We'll also share our take on the taste and energy effects from Celsius after trying it ourselves, and explain why Celsius settled a lawsuit over its ingredient claims in early 2023. In this article we’ll answer all of these questions and more as we review every ingredient in Celsius and Celsius Heat to give our take on whether the products are healthy or not, and compare the brand to older energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster.Ĭelsius drinks have a large Supplement Facts label which we’ll analyze in three separate sections: energy ingredients, vitamins and minerals, and inactive ingredients. The brand positions itself as a healthier alternative to commercial energy drinks, providing “functional energy” that’s “made with only the best ingredients.”īut is Celsius really healthier than older-generation energy drinks like Red Bull or are these just marketing claims? Does it have any questionable additive ingredients? Do you really need so many vitamins from an energy drink? And why was Celsius sued over its ingredient claims? We recommend that people follow their doctor’s guidance in regard to energy drinks.Ĭelsius is one of the most popular energy drinks on the market. All statements are merely the opinion of the writer(s). Disclaimer: None of the information in this article constitutes medical advice.
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