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Celiac.com 02/02/2021 - We get a lot of questions about energy drinks, like Full Throttle, Monster, Red Bull, and others. Specifically, which brands of energy drinks are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? We actually did an article specifically on Red Bull, which is gluten-free, wheat-free, lactose-free and dairy-free. But Red Bull is not alone. There a numerous brands of gluten-free energy drinks that are safe for people with celiac disease. What about them? Which brands of energy drinks are gluten-free? Some of these top brands of energy drinks are labeled gluten-free, others are made without gluten or wheat ingredients, and are considered gluten-free. All of these energy drinks are considered gluten-free or gluten-safe, which means that you can breath extra easy about drinking these energy drinks yourself, or serving them to people with celiac disease. Do you have a favorite brand of gluten-free energy drink that we might have missed? Share it below in the comments. Gluten-Free and Gluten-Safe Energy Drinks Include: Full Throttle Energy Drink Full Throttle Energy Drink is a popular energy drink. Full Throttle Energy Drink lists no gluten allergens and is considered gluten-free, including: Full Throttle Energy Drink Blue Agave Original MTN Dew AMP Energy Drinks AMP energy drinks are made by Mountain Dew. Get nutrition facts for MTN Dew AMP Energy Drinks. Get nutrition facts for MTN Dew Game Fuel. MTN DEW AMP Energy Drinks and MTN Dew Game Fuel list no gluten allergens, and are considered gluten-free, including: MTN Dew AMP Energy Drinks Original Tropical Punch Cherry Blast Strawberry Limeade MTN Dew Game Fuel Cherry Burst Berry Blast Orange Storm Original Dew Tropical Strike Zero Raspberry Lemonade Zero Watermelon Shock Monster Energy Drinks Monster is one of the most popular energy drinks on the market. Monster Energy Drinks list no gluten allergens, and are considered gluten-free, including: Monster Energy Monster Energy Lo-Carb Zero Sugar Assault Import Monster Mule Monster Rehab Rehab - Raspberry Tea+Energy Rehab - Peach Tea + Energy Rehab - Tea+Orangeade+Energy Rehab - Tea+Lemonade+Energy Monster Ultra Zero Ultra Ultra Blue Ultra Red Ultra Sunrise Ultra Black Ultra Violet Ultra Paradise Ultra Fiesta Ultra Rosá Ultra Watermelon NOS Energy Drink Like many energy drinks, NOS Energy Drink contain vitamins, caffeine, taurine, and some also contain guarana. NOS Energy Drinks list no gluten allergens, and are considered gluten-free, including: Original Gt Grape Nitro Mango Sonic Sour Power Punch Turbo Red Bull Red Bull is the one that started it all. Red Bull remains one of the most popular energy drinks on the market. Red Bull is gluten free, wheat free, lactose free and dairy free. Red Bull Energy Drink Red Bull Original Energy Drink Red Bull Blue Energy Drink Red Bull Coconut Energy Drink Red Bull Green Energy Drink Red Bull Peach Energy Drink Red Bull Red Energy Drink Red Bull Sugar Free Energy Drink Red Bull Yellow Energy Drink Red Bull Zero Energy Drink Rockstar Energy Drinks Rockstar is a popular brand of energy drinks made by Pepsi. Rockstar Energy Drinks list no gluten allergens, and are considered gluten-free, including: Rockstar BOOM! Whipped & Blended Energy Drink, Strawberry Rockstar Boom! Whipped Strawberry Energy Drink Rockstar Boom! Whipped Orange Flavor Energy Drink Rockstar Hardcore Energy Drink, Green Apple Rockstar Juiced Island Mango Energy Drink, with Juice Caffeine and Taurine Rockstar Organic Energy Drink, Island Fruit Flavor Rockstar Original Energy Drink Rockstar Punched Energy Drink Rockstar Punched Fruit Punch Energy Drink Rockstar Pure Zero Energy Drink, Mandarin Orange Rockstar Pure Zero Energy Drink, Tangerine Mango Guava Strawberry Rockstar Pure Zero Punched Energy Drink Rockstar Pure Zero Silver Ice Energy Drink Rockstar Pure Zero Watermelon Energy Drink Rockstar Recovery Energy Drink, Orange Rockstar Recovery Lemonade Energy Drink Rockstar Recovery Orange Energy Drink Rockstar Rs Xdurance Blue Raz Rockstar Sugar-Free Energy Drink Rockstar Sugar-Free Original Energy Drink Rockstar Thermo Neon Blast Energy Drink Rockstar Thermo Performance Energy, Tropical Fire Rockstar Xdurance Energy Drink Rockstar XDurance Energy Drink, Peach Iced Tea Rockstar XDurance Energy Drink, Smashed Blue Cotton Candy Rockstar Zero Carb Energy Drink HiBall Energy Drink HiBall Energy Drink is just flavored soda water that includes vitamins, caffeine and guarana. HiBall Energy Drinks list no gluten allergens, and are considered gluten-free, including: Grapefruit Lemon Lime Peach Wild Berry Vanilla 5-Hour Energy 5-Hour Energy website states that "5-hour ENERGY® beverages...do not include adding gluten/wheat/yeast/peanuts/animal products." 5-Hour Energy drinks list no gluten allergens, and are considered gluten-free, including: 5-Hour Energy Berry flavored Extra Strength 5-hour ENERGY Grape flavored Extra Strength 5-hour ENERGY Watermelon flavored Extra Strength 5-hour ENERGY Vega Sport Energizer Vega Sport Energizer is a gluten-free energy drink that helps fuel you with ingredients like coffeeberry, green tea, and premium carbohydrates. Vega Sport Energizer contains artificial flavors or sweeteners, and is manufactured in a facility that processes egg, dairy, peanuts, soy, and tree nuts. However, Vega Sport Energizer lists no gluten ingredients, and labeled gluten-free. Glaceau Vitamin Water Glaceau Vitamin Water is made by Coca Cola and ingredients include water, fructose, sucrose, minerals (calcium lactate, magnesium chloride, sodium selenite), food acid (citric acid), color (fruit and vegetable juice), flavor, vitamins (C, Niacin, E, Pantothenic Acid, B6, Folate, D, B12). Glaceau Vitamin Waters list no gluten allergens, and are considered gluten-free, including: Glaceau Vitamin Water Acai-Blueberry-Pomegranate Dragonfruit Fruit Punch Kiwi-Strawberry Orange-Orange Tropical Citrus Tropical Mango Glaceau Vitamin Water Zero Sugar Acai-Blueberry-Pomegranate Cool Blueberry Lavender Dragonfruit Fruit Punch Mixed Berry Orange Pineapple Coconut Strawberry Lemonade SoBe ELIXIR & SoBe Tea SoBe Tea and SoBe ELIXIR are energy drinks made by Pepsi. SoBe ELIXIR & SoBe Tea list no gluten allergens, and are considered gluten-free, including: SOBE Tea Green Tea SOBE ELIXIR Citrus Energy Liz Blizz Morning Patrol Offshore Breeze South Beach Sunset Tsunami

Celiac.com 04/21/2023 - If you're trying to lose weight, you might want to think about the amount of gluten in your diet. A study from 2015 found that wheat gluten intake can contribute to weight gain and fat accumulation, at least in mice. The study sheds some light on the relationship between gluten and weight gain by investigating the effects of gluten intake on weight gain, fat metabolism, and energy expenditure in mice. The Study For the study, researchers fed mice different diets for eight weeks. The diets included a control-standard diet, a standard diet with added wheat gluten, a high-fat diet, and a high-fat diet with added wheat gluten. Mice that had wheat gluten added to their diets gained more weight, and had more fat deposits, despite having the same energy intake as mice in the control group. The Findings Tests also found gluten in the blood, liver, and visceral adipose tissue, suggesting that it can reach organs beyond the intestinal tract. The study found that gluten intake reduced thermogenesis-related protein expression in subcutaneous and brown adipose tissues and lowered oxygen volume consumption, which points to reduced energy expenditure. Mice on a high-fat diet with added gluten also had lower levels of adiponectin, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-α and PPARγ, and hormone-sensitive lipase in cultures of isolated adipocytes. By contrast, in mice on a standard diet, added gluten intake increased interleukin-6 expression, and tended to increase tumor necrosis factor expression. This suggests that gluten may have different effects on fat metabolism and inflammation, depending on the diet. Conclusions: Wheat Gluten Intake Can Lead to Increased Weight Gain and Fat Deposits Overall, the study suggests that wheat gluten intake can lead to increased weight gain and fat deposits, along with reduced thermogenesis and energy expenditure, especially in mice on a high-fat diet. The study also highlights the potential systemic effects of gluten, which can reach organs beyond the intestine. While the study was conducted in mice, the findings suggest that gluten may play a role in human weight gain as well. While more research is needed to better assess any connection between these findings and gluten consumption in humans, the study does offer some interesting food for thought. Stay tune for more on this and related stories. Read more at Int J Obes (Lond)

Celiac.com 01/21/2021 - We get a lot of questions about Red Bull. Specifically, is Red Bull energy drink gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? As with most sports and energy drinks, Red Bull does not contain gluten ingredients. Red Bull is made with water, B vitamins, caffeine, taurine, and sugars. According to the Red Bull website, "Red Bull Energy Drink is gluten free, wheat free, lactose free and dairy free." In addition to its popular Red Bull Energy Drink, Gluten-Free Red Bull Energy Drinks include: Red Bull Blue Energy Drink Red Bull Coconut Energy Drink Red Bull Green Energy Drink Red Bull Peach Energy Drink Red Bull Red Energy Drink Red Bull Sugar Free Energy Drink Red Bull Yellow Energy Drink Red Bull Zero Energy Drink

When a company comes out with a new energy drink, I'm generally skeptical—I mean, you're talking to a serious coffee drinker here! But after trying this great new product from IDLife, I have now made the switch. No more coffee in the afternoon—only IDLife's energy drink. The recommended scoop gives sustained energy from late morning to mid-afternoon and the berry flavor tastes delicious. While this energy drink does contain caffeine, the boost you get is obviously very different from a cup of coffee. Some important ingredients include Bitter Orange Extract, Quercetin and Taurine. Bitter orange stimulates the digestive function by stimulating production of digestive enzymes. Quercetin is an antioxidant that provides cardiovascular protection. Taurine is an amino acid that helps regulate the level of water and mineral salts in the blood. Something else I really like is that this energy drink is sweetened with stevia, not sugar. And last, but not least, it contains red beet powder which is a rich source of protein. A jar of this magical powder lasts a long time and is much less expensive than pre-made liquid energy drinks. It also comes in handy travel packets. For more information visit: www.Health4Life.idlife.com. Review written by Patricia Seeley.

Great energy bars do not have to contain soy. If you're gluten-free and can't eat soy, you should try this new gluten-free energy bar made by Ebars. The main ingredients are almonds, honey, oats, flaxseed and pumpkin seed. The sweetness of the bars is provided by coconut sugar and raspberry, and the himalayan pink salt ensures the bars are not too sweet. I found that they satisfied my cravings for something chewy and delicious at the same time. In addition to being gluten and soy-free, they are also 100% USDA Certified Organic, Kosher, and Non-Dairy. For more information visit their site: www.ebars.com. Review written by Patricia Seeley.