Reign

Flavor:

White Gummy Bear

Ingredients:

Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Natural Flavors, L-Leucine, Caffeine, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine, Sucralose, Sodium benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K, acesulfame K), Niacinamide (Vit. B3), Magnesium Lactate, Coenzyme Q-10, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit. B6), Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12).

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Reign White Gummy Bear energy drink is a product that our assessment finds to be on the lower end of the clean food spectrum. This energy drink is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients, which are significant factors in our evaluation process. The inclusion of added sugars, particularly citric acid, acesulfame potassium, and sucralose, contribute to its low score. These sweeteners are often criticized for their potential health impacts. Moreover, the presence of several additives, including natural flavors, potassium sorbate, sodium citrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, and sodium benzoate, further diminishes its standing. Sodium benzoate, in particular, is noted for its contentious reputation regarding health safety.

The Reign White Gummy Bear contains a mix of ingredients that raise concerns. Carbonated water serves as the base of this energy drink, while a combination of amino acids, such as L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, and L-Valine, are included, presumably for their muscle recovery benefits. Caffeine is present for its stimulant effects, and a selection of B vitamins (Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cyanocobalamin) is added, likely for their metabolic and energy-boosting properties. Coenzyme Q-10 is also included, which is known for its role in energy production and antioxidant capabilities.

Despite these ingredients that are commonly found in energy drinks aimed at enhancing performance and recovery, the product’s overall composition, with its non-organic status, GMO usage, and a variety of artificial sweeteners and preservatives, leads us to advise consumers to avoid it. The Reign White Gummy Bear falls short of the standards we champion for cleaner, healthier food options, and its 1/5 green leaves rating reflects this position. Consumers looking for cleaner energy drink alternatives should seek options with fewer artificial additives and sweeteners, non-GMO ingredients, and organic certification.