Research
Energy balance
High-calorie energy drinks may promote weight gain if the energy intake from the drink is not carefully considered as part of the total daily energy intake.
If your goal is weight loss, choose low-calorie energy drinks. If you consume high-calorie energy drinks, ensure you account for their calories in your daily diet to avoid weight gain.
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ingestion of higher calorie ED may promote weight gain if the energy intake from consumption of ED is not carefully considered as part of the total daily energy intake.
Why this rating
Based on the review of energy expenditure and weight loss studies.
Source
International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: energy drinks
Bill Campbell et al. · Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2013
DOI 10.1186/1550-2783-10-1
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