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Is Sports / energy drink good for you?

Sports / energy drink is a beverage. It has about 6 g net carbs and 0 g protein per 100 g. Here's how Susta judges it — and why the answer changes with your goal.

Sports / energy drink: verdict by goal

Family & general wellness
Avoid
Blood sugar / pre-diabetes
Avoid
Longevity
Avoid
Weight loss (with diabetes)
Avoid

The details

Blood sugar: Sugar-water with electrolytes and marketing — a fast glucose spike you don't need unless you're an endurance athlete mid-event. For hydration use water + electrolytes (no sugar).

How to choose: Water with a sugar-free electrolyte instead.

How to use it:

How to store:

Sensible portion: avoid, rarely

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Susta gives general wellness information graded by evidence — not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and never medication advice. Verdicts are tuned to a chosen goal and may differ for you. Talk to your clinician about your health.