Many people ask themselves which is healthier: coffee or monster; the answer depends on your dietary needs and preferences. Water remains the ideal option, while some individuals prefer something with more flavorful options like fruit juice instead of sweetened drinks to cut back on sugars. But for an energy boost and caffeine tolerance boost, coffee could be best choice.

As you make your selection, keep in mind that both options can be dangerous when consumed excessively. It’s recommended to limit caffeine consumption to only a few caffeinated drinks per day and refrain from any other stimulants such as chocolate, soda or energy drinks – although caffeine dependency may develop over time for some. Most individuals can safely enjoy it in moderation.

Energy drinks often contain too much sugar and other questionable ingredients, and have even been known to lead to heart issues when consumed excessively. Furthermore, energy drinks typically contain many calories–one 16oz can of any major brand’s energy drink typically contains over 200. Of those calories are likely coming from sugar so if calorie counts are a concern it’s wise to read labels carefully.

One of the more concerning ingredients found in many popular energy drinks is sucralose, an artificial sugar replacement often advertised as “sugar free”. But research has demonstrated that too much sucralose consumption can lead to insulin resistance (5) and digestive issues such as an imbalanced gut bacteria profile (6).

Caffe Monster stands out from other energy drinks by using natural ingredients and contains less than half the amount of sugar as a Starbucks Frappuccino. Furthermore, its unique formula uses caffeine derived from different sources (Arabica coffee beans, green coffee bean and coffeeberry) for maximum antioxidant value – without reaching stereotypical energy drink levels of caffeine intake.