
C4 Energy
Flavor:
C4 Ultimate Energy™ X Wounded Warrior Project® Energy Drink
Ingredients:
Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, CarnoSyn Beta-Alanine, L-Citrulline, BetaPower Betaine Anhydrous, Potassium Citrate, Caffeine Anhydrous, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Natural Flavors, Sucralose, Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K, acesulfame K), Niacinamide, N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12).
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:

Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, the C4 Energy C4 Ultimate Energy™ X Wounded Warrior Project® Energy Drink falls short of ideal standards for clean and healthy food options. The product is not organic and fails to use non-GMO ingredients, which diminishes its standing among cleaner choices. The presence of citric acid is noted, and while it is a common additive, it is treated as an added sugar in this scoring system. More concerning are the artificial sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame potassium, which contribute to the product’s lower rating due to their potential health implications.
Additionally, the inclusion of natural flavors and potassium sorbate, a preservative, raises flags over the product’s purity and the possible health risks associated with such additives. The drink’s composition features a mix of ingredients that are often found in energy beverages, such as caffeine anhydrous for stimulation, CarnoSyn beta-alanine, and L-citrulline for performance enhancement, as well as vitamins like niacinamide and cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), which are beneficial but do not compensate for the product’s overall score.
The product’s formulation reflects a common trend in the energy drink market, where the focus on immediate performance gains often overshadows the long-term health considerations. The ingredients selected for the C4 Energy C4 Ultimate Energy™ drink are aligned with providing a quick boost of energy but are not in line with the ideals of clean eating. For a product to be considered cleaner and healthier, a reformulation would be necessary, prioritizing organic and non-GMO ingredients and eliminating artificial sweeteners and questionable additives.
The current standing of 2 out of 5 green leaves signifies that this product has considerable room for improvement in terms of offering a cleaner, more health-conscious option to consumers seeking energy drinks that align with a wholesome diet.
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