Energy Drinks??

catsmeow1972, BSN, RN · Oct 18, 2018

I have had one from time to time ( personal preference being the original blue non carbonated sugar free variety). They taste like crap and it's soley for when I can't get my hands on a good cup of coffee. I don't think there's much to them besides caffeine and b12, so I'd wager you're okay. I'd avoid the less mainstream varieties of that kind of stuff though. There's also other threads around here about workout supplements and the like. I think the general consensus is to avoid that kind of thing to simply due to the lack of regulation and accurate labeling.

In short, the occasional monster is not likely to be a problem but it's a sad statement that it has to be asked.

Jas10, BSN · Oct 18, 2018

Thank you, Cat! I agree that it is sad that I have to ask that as well. I just like one here and there but I have invested in a soda stream (well had one for years just using it more) and my drink of choice is just good old fashioned seltzer water and hope they don't come out with a no "CO2" rule lol

RickG85 · Oct 19, 2018

I drink a monster a day (the ones you described) and have never had a single positive for etg

Ash2213 · Oct 19, 2018

I myself avoided these on the days I had been selected to test, just to be safe. I don't need any random amphetamine showing up! I do enjoy the black can of monster with the turquoise M as well but just made sure I refrained on days I had been selected. Not an all out avoidance.

Jas10, BSN · Oct 19, 2018

Thanks guys!! At the Dollar store you can buy the smaller cans of the SF white can monster for a buck and perfect size for a little pick me up here and there so thought I'd ask.