You may have seen this popular energy drink, Celsius (shown above). The company claims, “You can accelerate your weight loss with just one Celsius each day — that’s it. No matter what diet or exercise routine you’re on. University studies show drinking great-tasting Celsius burns more fat, blasts 100 calories or more and raises metabolism.” This claim seems a little far-fetched, or at least overstated, especially when you look into these “University Studies.”
The issue with a product like this one is that it is considered a supplement, which has different regulation than food products. The main difference is that supplements are minimally regulated, and food/beverages are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Supplement companies can, and have, put bold claims on their labels and because they are marketed as a dietary supplement, can get away with it without backing up their claim with any real data. In fact, they don’t even have to be honest about what they actually put in their product. Take this article from Vox for example, “…(Vox) reviewed government databases, court documents, and scientific studies uncovered more than 850 products that contained illegal and/or hidden ingredients — including banned drugs, pharmaceuticals like antidepressants, and other synthetic chemicals that have never been tested on humans.”
My take on Celsius. It contains caffeine and other stimulants that have been shown to be affective in increasing your metabolism. How much caffeine and what other ingredients are contained in the drink are completely up in the air. My advice: if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. 86 the Celsius for better health!
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