She says it’s vital that consumers don’t view these drinks (or similar supplements) as a replacement for whole foods that offer the same benefit. One Celsius drink contains over 100 percent of your daily Chromium needs, which alarmed Whittingham. Whittingham says we need just trace amounts of this mineral, which can typically be achieved through eating certain meats, vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Can the Celsius drink really control your hunger?Ĭelsius drinks contain chromium, an essential trace mineral, which the brand claims helps control hunger. However, if you’re someone who suffers from high blood pressure or anxiety, you may want to be more conscious of the amount of caffeine you’re consuming. Blogs estimate the amount of caffeine in Celsius drinks to be around 200 milligrams, which is within the ballpark of healthy daily consumption (Whittingham pinpoints it at 400 milligrams). Whittingham says since Celsius doesn’t list the amount of caffeine included in its drinks, it’s hard to tell how much one of the beverages contains. These activities may require the need for a quick energy boost. There’s a reason for the connection between the drink and these particular activities. If you scroll through TikTok, you may catch a glimpse of someone sipping on a Celsius before they head to their hot yoga class, weightlifting session, or study cram session. ( Celsius does claim to contain no sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, aspartame, or artificial colors or flavors.) How much caffeine is too much?
However, for people with certain food sensitivity issues or gut health problems, she says these types of additives can negatively impact their digestive system. Generally, she says these additives are safe. “Generally, whenever something says ‘zero calories,’ there is an artificial sweetener in there or an artificial ingredient that adds sweetness,” she says. She says that immediately signals to her that this drink is probably sweet, and hence, why it’s become so popular. Whittingham says one of the first things that stood out to her about the Celsius drink’s can was the fact that it contains zero calories. Celsius-Stevia includes, well, Stevia, and Celsius On-the-Go is a powered version of the original. Celsius BCAA+ Energy adds BCAAs (of course), tart cherry, vitamin D3, and electrolytes. Celsius Heat is touted as offering “performance energy” and contains L-citrulline. The original Celsius contains green tea and guarana seed extracts, ginger root, vitamins B and C, and chromium (more on that later).
Slump What exactly is in a Celsius drink?Ĭelsius offers five distinct products. See also: I Tried Mushroom Coffee-And It Helped Me Beat the 3 p.m. Since I live in a constant state of doubt over lofty health promises, I reached out to Shanon Whittingham, a registered dietitian, nutritionist, and the owner of The Nourish Center in Brooklyn, New York, for her expert take on the ingredients in Celsius drinks-and an evaluation of its many lofty claims. But are any (or all) of these claims true?
On the can itself, it advertises that it provides a healthy energy boost, accelerates your metabolism and burns body fat. It’s the Celsius drink, and it’s, well, everywhere.īilled as a healthy energy drink, Celsius’s many listed benefits are impressive. Whether it slips into a morning vlog on TikTok or an Instagram post at the yoga studio, this brightly colored beverage appears to be a new health trend. If you’ve been on social media recently, you may have spotted a new drink popping up in your feed. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!
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