So how does that compare to a mainstream energy drink? A can of Monster Energy has 160 milligrams of caffeine. Meanwhile, an 8.4-ounce can of Red Bull has just 80 milligrams of caffeine.

Drinking more coffee and tea isn’t our problem. Both drinks have long been known for their health benefits. But when you isolate caffeine and shovel it into energy drinks, sugar-loaded lemonades, and ...

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Although the drinks have yet to be released nationwide, you may have noticed the new The Beast Unleashed hard seltzers boasting a solid 6% alcohol and marked with Monster Energy's iconic three ...