V8 +ENERGY Orange Pineapple Energy Drink, Made with Real Vegetable and Fruit Juices, 8 FL OZ Can (Pack of 6)

I seriously loves these energy drinks! But read on...Contains controversial artificial sweetenersThere is controversy as to the safety of artificial sweeteners consumed over a long period of time. Some studies have linked artificial sweeteners to cancer and other diseases.If you are consuming artificial sweetened food as a means to reduce calories and lose weight, please consider switching to a less sweet state of mind. Getting your palate used to less sweetened foods over the course of several months will save you the hassle of deciding between extra calories and risk of cancer.------------Sources:Bryan GT, Erturk E, Yoshida O. Production of urinary bladder carcinomas in mice by sodium saccharin. Science 1970;168:1238–40.Arnold DL, Moodie CA, Grice HC, Charbonneau SM, Stavric B, Collins BT, et al. Long-term toxicity of orthotoluenesulfonamide and sodium saccharin in the rat. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 1980;52:113–52.Reuber MD. Carcinogenicity of saccharin. Environ Health Perspect 1978;25:173-200.Murasaki G, Cohen SM. Co-carcinogenicity of sodium saccharin and N-[4-(5-nitro-2-furyl)-2-thiazolyl]formamide for the urinary bladder. Carcinogenesis1983;4:97–9.Hoover RN, Strasser PH. Artificial sweeteners and human bladder cancer: Preliminary results. Lancet 1980;1:837-40.Soffritti M, Padovani M, Tibaldi E, Falcioni L, Manservisi F, Belpoggi F. The carcinogenic effects of aspartame: The urgent need for regulatory re-evaluation. Am J Ind Med. 2014;57(4):383-97.Schernhammer ES, Bertrand KA, Birmann BM, Sampson L, Willett WC, Feskanich D. Consumption of artificial sweetener–and sugar-containing soda and risk of lymphoma and leukemia in men and women. Am J Clin Nutr 2012;96:1419–28.Soffritti M, Belpoggi F, Manservigi M, Tibaldi E, Lauriola M, Falcioni L, Bua L. 2010. Aspartame administered in feed, beginning prenatally through life span, induces cancers of the liver and lung in male Swiss mice. Am J Ind Med. 2010;53(12):1197-206.Soffritti M, Belpoggi F, Tibaldi E, Degli Esposti D, Lauriola M. Life span exposure to low doses of aspartame beginning during prenatal life increases cancer effects in rats. Environ Health Perspect 2007;115(9):1293-7.Soffriti M, Belpoggi F, Degli Esposti D, Lambertini L, Tibaldi E, Rigano A. First experimental demonstration of the multipotential carcinogenic effects of aspartame administered in the feed to Sprague-Dawley rats. Environ Health Perspect 2006;114:379–385.Read: 3 Reasons to Rethink that Diet Coke You’re About to DrinkAbout Zero-Calorie Sweeteners and Their RisksFor dieters: FoodPoints value is 0* FoodPoints are calculated by Fooducate based on fats, carbs, fiber, and protein. They are not an endorsement or approval of the product or its manufacturer.The fewer points - the better.Lower in calories per servingThe top parameter for weight management is low calorie intake. Beware: Most people cannot correctly estimate their calorie intake because they do not know what portion size they are consuming.How caffeinated are you?Here’s an interesting factoid: It takes our body close to 8 hours to metabolize a single cup of coffee. A cup of coffee can contain 65-175 mg of caffeine. The benchmark is 100mg, and the current recommendation is to drink up to 3 cups of coffee per day. Which means that drinking all 3 cups may leave your body continually caffeinated.How much caffeine are you getting?Cup of coffee………………………………..………… 65-175mgDecaf coffee……………………….………………… less than 5mgCup of black tea……………………………………… 70mgGreen Tea……………………………………………… 15-50mgWater…………………………………………………….. 0mgSprite (12 fl oz)………………………………………… 0mgCoke Classic (12 fl oz)………………………………34mgDiet Coke (12 fl oz)………………………………….45mgMountain Dew (12 fl oz)………………………….55mgIced Tea (12 fl oz)……………………………………70mgRed Bull (12 fl oz equivalent)………….……… 115mgRedline Energy Drink (12 fl oz equivalent)…. 375mgCocaine Energy Drink (12 fl oz equivalent)..…400mgMore info from FooducateNatural flavors added. Learn whyCompanies add flavorings to make products taste better. They are created in a lab and the formulations are guarded as trade secrets.Flavorings can compensate for flavor loss during processing, substitute for ingredients, lower production costs and increase shelf stability. Natural flavorings are more expensive to source than artificial flavors, but tend to be better received by consumers.People sensitive to MSG, vegans, vegetarians and those with allergies should pay special attention to the phrase "natural flavorings" since glutamates, animal products or allergens may be the source of natural flavors. You can always contact the manufacturer for more information.

I love these little drinks. I order some every month just to get my daily dose of veggies and it also tastes delicious. Give it a try, it’s not expensive either so win win

This really helps my husband get energy. Instead of using energy drinks. I like a little fizz to my drinks, so I add orange perrier, it so good and refreshing. Why did you pick this product vs others?:Tastes amazing and works great for a boost of energy without the bad ingredients and side effects .

First off, I have to acknowledge that V8 energy drinks are likely among the upper tier of energy drinks for me. This surprised me because I'm actually not much of a fan of other V8 products, however, the blend here is just really perfect and these are a great combination of top-notch flavor and solid energy boost.I do think it's stretching to call these "healthy." These are definitely healthier than most energy drinks because these come from both black and green tea. These offer 1 combined serving of veggies and fruit and are a great source of Vitamin B. These are non-GMO and have no artificial colors or flavors. These have 80mg of caffeine in each small can - right on par with most energy drinks.There's no sugar added and these have 60 calories or less per can.There are multiple flavor options. This one, orange/pineapple, is my favorite by far.In terms of value, these are somewhat modest. This has changed somewhat during the pandemic as the price has definitely increased and I've noticed some supply issues. You can also get these in a 12 or 24-pack.I do fine with these if I drink one early in the day as it gives me a definite boost to get my day started. The same is true if I drink one before wheeling a 5k event or some other physical activity. However, if I go beyond one I've noticed I tend to have digestive issues and despite being noted as "healthy" I've seen an increase in my own blood pressure. When I limit myself, I tend to be fine.So, for me, these are still a favorite but they're an energy drink I use in moderation for both physical and financial reasons. I'm hoping once the market normalizes that prices will stabilize, however, even with some modest concerns here I'd still say that these energy drinks are among the best tasting on the market and they are healthier and still within the mid-range of the price spectrum for energy drinks.I use occasionally and will continue to do so.

This flavor is really good. Give u a lil energy. But not too much I like them

Gives me the boost I need before work!

Well I'm 79 and my energy levels are at sub-delta levels so always we looking for something that gives me a perk up besides some illegal drugs and in this case found something that really does seem to help I enjoy their taste as well as their effect and probably will keep buying them as long as I can keep lifting the cans to my mouth... Party on!

Nothing great. Just another drink, but did not find it tasty or likeable. No health benefits I would say. Guess Monster is better.