3268: Sugar Free Energy Drinks vs. Sugar Free Coffee and The Science Behind Ideal Caffeine Consumption on Caffeine Choices

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Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Fitness

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🗓️ 23 January 2026

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3268: Dr. Neal Malik breaks down the health risks of sugar-free energy drinks, pointing to concerns beyond just sugar, such as unregulated additives and potential links to heart and liver issues. He explains why switching to plain coffee is likely the safer, more beneficial choice for daily caffeine. Quotes to ponder: "Most health experts agree that the issue with energy drinks isn't necessarily their caffeine, but the amount of added sugar they contain as well as some of the other added ingredients." "Extra L-carnitine can increase a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease." "Three to four cups of plain coffee consumed each day may protect against type 2 diabetes, colon cancer, liver cancer, Parkinson's disease, and even cardiovascular disease." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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