{"id":10651,"date":"2021-10-13T17:39:12","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T09:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/?p=10651"},"modified":"2021-10-13T17:39:17","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T09:39:17","slug":"is-advocare-spark-vegan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-advocare-spark-vegan\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Advocare Spark Vegan? (Ingredient Analysis)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #303030;color:#303030\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #303030;color:#303030\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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comprise?\">What exactly does a vegan diet comprise?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-advocare-spark-vegan\/#Vegan_vs_Vegetarian\" title=\"Vegan vs. Vegetarian\">Vegan vs. Vegetarian<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-advocare-spark-vegan\/#Ingredients_of_Advocare_Spark\" title=\"Ingredients of Advocare Spark\">Ingredients of Advocare Spark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-advocare-spark-vegan\/#Vitamins_in_Advocare_Spark\" title=\"Vitamins in Advocare Spark\">Vitamins in Advocare Spark<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-advocare-spark-vegan\/#Vitamin_B6_B12_and_their_sources\" title=\"Vitamin B6, B12 and their sources\">Vitamin B6, B12 and their sources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-advocare-spark-vegan\/#Riboflavin\" title=\"Riboflavin\">Riboflavin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-advocare-spark-vegan\/#Vitamin_C\" title=\"Vitamin C\">Vitamin C<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-advocare-spark-vegan\/#Niacin\" title=\"Niacin\">Niacin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-advocare-spark-vegan\/#Sugar\" title=\"Sugar\">Sugar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-advocare-spark-vegan\/#Caffeine\" title=\"Caffeine\">Caffeine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-advocare-spark-vegan\/#Minerals\" title=\"Minerals\">Minerals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-advocare-spark-vegan\/#Amino_Acids\" title=\"Amino Acids\">Amino Acids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-advocare-spark-vegan\/#L-tyrosine\" title=\"L-tyrosine\">L-tyrosine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-advocare-spark-vegan\/#Is_taurine_vegan-friendly\" title=\"Is taurine vegan-friendly?\">Is taurine vegan-friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-advocare-spark-vegan\/#Additional_Ingredients\" title=\"Additional Ingredients\">Additional Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-advocare-spark-vegan\/#Is_Advocare_Spark_gluten-free\" title=\"Is Advocare Spark gluten-free?\">Is Advocare Spark gluten-free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-advocare-spark-vegan\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-advocare-spark-vegan\/#Related_Articles\" title=\"Related Articles:\">Related Articles:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Advocare_Spark_mango_strawberry_flavor_energy_drinks_1250x.jpg\" alt=\"Is Advocare Spark Vegan?\" class=\"wp-image-12059\" width=\"1250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Advocare_Spark_mango_strawberry_flavor_energy_drinks_1250x.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Advocare_Spark_mango_strawberry_flavor_energy_drinks_1250x-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Advocare_Spark_mango_strawberry_flavor_energy_drinks_1250x-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>Each sachet of Advocare Sparks&#8217; is sure to blow your mind<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Advocare Spark is a nutritional energy drink that comes in handy stick form. It bills itself as a vitamin and Amino Acid supplement, providing all of your energy requirements.<br><br>So, is Advocare Spark vegan? <strong>Upon my research, I found Advocare Spark is not vegan. The ingredient in Advocare Spark such as Vitamin A, Niacin, and Riboflavin has linked with animal sources, making it a non-vegan product.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there is some debate over whether or not this product is vegan-friendly, the manufacturer has not issued a conclusive answer. Generally, for a product to be considered vegan, the ingredients shouldn&#8217;t be sourced from animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because there&#8217;s a lack of a definite answer on the topic, I will show you all the ingredients that comprise the Advocare Spark energy drink and analyze its sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Advocare_Spark\"><\/span>What is Advocare Spark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Advocare Spark is a&nbsp;<strong>popular&nbsp;<\/strong>energy drink that contains more than 20 vitamins, minerals, and nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The famous energy drink company is Advocare International L.P., based in the U.S.,&nbsp;<strong>founded&nbsp;<\/strong>in 1991.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It sells a&nbsp;<strong>variety<\/strong>&nbsp;of nutritional supplements, sports, and energy drinks and provides weight management services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keep reading&nbsp;<\/strong>as I discuss the ingredients in Advocare Spark (and their recommended amounts of daily consumption) to see why this drink can be good for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_exactly_does_a_vegan_diet_comprise\"><\/span><strong>What exactly does a vegan diet comprise?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>In the most strict definition, a vegan diet avoids animals or animal byproducts from one&#8217;s diet.\u00a0This diet comprises vegetables, fruits, nuts, grains, seeds, legumes, and a variety of other plant-based foods.\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vegan_vs_Vegetarian\"><\/span>Vegan vs. Vegetarian<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s a subtle difference between vegan and vegetarian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vegan and vegetarian are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/vegan-vs-vegetarian\">different<\/a> due to their dietary choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mainly, the motivations between the choices of the two groups are influenced by different factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>One factor may be that vegetarians are often motivated by ethical reasons, whereas vegans tend to have more environmental concerns. Another factor is the aggression plant-based diet movements have shown toward one another in recent years. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The rise in militant activism has led to a divide between vegetarian and vegan activists who want to present a united front. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, many of these factions believe that the only way they can succeed is by creating an even more restrictive diet that excludes one or more plant foods from animal sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Vegan vs. Vegetarian\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_-gyYMuy5Us?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>This video explains the differences between Vegan and Vegetarian.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients_of_Advocare_Spark\"><\/span>Ingredients of Advocare Spark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before I make my points, it&#8217;d be better to show you the facts about Advocare Spark&#8217;s ingredients. Based on this chart, I&#8217;ll find out the original source of each ingredient which will end up helping me make the evident-based comment on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the official nutritional chart of Advocare Spark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"996\" src=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/advo_1250x-1-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"The nutrition chart of Advocare Spark\" class=\"wp-image-9742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/advo_1250x-1-2-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/advo_1250x-1-2-2-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/advo_1250x-1-2-2-768x637.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>This is the Advocare Spark nutrition chart.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Ingredient Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Caffeine<\/td><td>120 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Total carbohydrates<\/td><td>4 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Taurine<\/td><td>200 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Vitamin B6<\/td><td>15 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Vitamin B12<\/td><td>45 micrograms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Niacin<\/td><td>60 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Riboflavin<\/td><td>3.4 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pantothenic acid<\/td><td>50 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">L-tyrosine<\/td><td>5000 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Choline<\/td><td>500 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Vitamin C<\/td><td>180 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Zinc<\/td><td>3 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Inositol<\/td><td>10 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Chromium<\/td><td>24 micrograms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Vitamin E (D-alpha tocopheryl)<\/td><td>20.1 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Copper<\/td><td>200 micrograms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Choline<\/td><td>500 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">L-carnitine<\/td><td>10 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Vitamin A (Beta-carotene)<\/td><td>300 micrograms<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>This is the complete table of Advocare Spark ingredients.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also read my deep dive article on <a href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/advocare-spark-nutrition-facts\/\">Advocare Spark Nutrition Facts<\/a> if you want to know more about each nutrient and the recommended amounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamins_in_Advocare_Spark\"><\/span>Vitamins in Advocare Spark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I put all the different vitamins used in this energy drink and mentioned their sources in this table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>Vitamin<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Sources<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Is it vegan? Yes\/No<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin A<\/td><td>Animals, Fortified Milk<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp; &nbsp; No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin B6<\/td><td>Plants<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin B12<\/td><td>Plant-based food<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp; &nbsp; Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin C<\/td><td>Plants<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp; &nbsp; Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin E<\/td><td>Plants<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp; &nbsp; Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thiamin<\/td><td>Plants<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp; &nbsp; Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pantothenic Acid<\/td><td>Plants<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp; &nbsp; Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Niacin<\/td><td>Animals, Plants<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Riboflavin<\/td><td>Plants, Animals&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Are the vitamins content in Advocare spark vegan?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Let&#8217;s get into the details of significant vitamins below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamin_B6_B12_and_their_sources\"><\/span>Vitamin B6, B12 and their sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), a water-soluble vitamin, is needed by the body for multiple purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its many functions are helping <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/publications\/dictionaries\/cancer-terms\/def\/vitamin-b6\" target=\"_blank\">maintain<\/a> nerve and skin heal prevent infections, regulating blood sugar levels, producing red blood cells and some enzymes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>So your body must have enough vitamin B6. An adequate amount keeps your body functions up and running and also treats chronic diseases.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On the other hand, vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin involved in synthesizing DNA and the metabolism of fatty acids and amino acids.<br><br>Among the other <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/food-science\/vitamin-b12\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>functions<\/strong><\/a><strong> of vitamin B12 (cobalamin), red blood cell production and maintaining proper neuron function.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/vitamins-and-minerals\/vitamin-b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Source<\/a>: plants<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Decision<\/strong>: B vitamins like vitamin B6 and B12 are <strong>vegan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Riboflavin\"><\/span>Riboflavin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Advocare Spark contains <strong>3.4 mg <\/strong>of riboflavin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Riboflavin-HealthProfessional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Riboflavin<\/a>, also known as vitamin B2, is an essential part of two vital coenzymes which play significant roles in energy production, cellular function, and metabolism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Riboflavin-HealthProfessional\/#h3\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Riboflavin-HealthProfessional\/#h3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Source<\/a> of riboflavin<\/strong>: Animal and plant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Decision<\/strong>: Riboflavin is not vegan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamin_C\"><\/span>Vitamin C<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Niacin (also called Vitamin B3) is a molecule that plants and animals form from the amino acid tryptophan. It is essential to the human body because it is needed to produce energy from food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Niacin-HealthProfessional\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Niacin-HealthProfessional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vitamin<\/a> is quite helpful for keeping your digestive system, nervous system, and skin in good shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source<\/strong>: Plant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Decision<\/strong>: Vitamin C is vegan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Niacin\"><\/span>Niacin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Organic molecules, such as nicotinic acid provide the body with essential vitamins. Tryptophan is an amino acid found in plants and animals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>It is a B vitamin that the body produces and converts into energy from food. The ingredients in this product <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Niacin-HealthProfessional\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Niacin-HealthProfessional\/\" target=\"_blank\">support<\/a> your digestive system, neurological system, and skin.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Niacin-HealthProfessional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Source<\/a>: Animals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Decision<\/strong>: Niacin is<strong> not vegan!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sugar\"><\/span>Sugar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advocare Spark is a sugar-free energy drink.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diabetes, high <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4856550\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4856550\/\" target=\"_blank\">blood pressure<\/a>, and other sugar-induced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/too-much-sugar\">diseases<\/a> are less likely to occur without the presence of added sugar.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>You&#8217;re probably struggling to make sense of Advocare Sparks\u2019 sweetness without the addition of sugar.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sucralose<\/strong> is made of sugar that <strong>emanates<\/strong> from <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/food-science\/sucralose\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/food-science\/sucralose\" target=\"_blank\">sugarcane plants<\/a><\/strong>. It is a plant-derived substance that is extensively used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caffeine\"><\/span>Caffeine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/caffeine-2_1250x.jpg\" alt=\"the picture is showing a small cup and coffee beans\" class=\"wp-image-1591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/caffeine-2_1250x.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/caffeine-2_1250x-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/caffeine-2_1250x-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>Coffee is an excellent source of caffeine.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/health.usnews.com\/wellness\/food\/articles\/caffeine-and-its-health-effects\" target=\"_blank\">Caffeine<\/a> is an entirely <strong>vegan component<\/strong> since it is produced from plants. If you&#8217;re following a vegan diet, you do not need to avoid it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caffeine is primarily available in coffee, soft drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>It plays an essential part in Advocare Spark. It also enhances brain activity and stimulates your central nervous system.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Advocare Spark contains <strong>120 mg <\/strong>caffeine which undoubtedly allows you to improve your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5608989\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5608989\/\" target=\"_blank\">alertness<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Decision<\/strong>: Caffeine is vegan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minerals\"><\/span>Minerals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Minerals are essential to the body&#8217;s proper function, even though it consists primarily of organic substances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasheart.org\/heart-health\/heart-information-center\/topics\/minerals-what-they-do-where-to-get-them\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.texasheart.org\/heart-health\/heart-information-center\/topics\/minerals-what-they-do-where-to-get-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minerals<\/a> help the body balance water and electrolytes, as well as contract muscle and clot blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the minerals Advocare Spark contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Minerals<\/td><td><strong>Is it vegan? Yes\/No<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Choline&nbsp;<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zinc<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chromium<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chopper<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Is the mineral content of Advocate Spark vegan?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Like vitamins and minerals, these minerals discovered and produced from vegan foods make them accessible.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>And, if you see the reference table, it&#8217;s obvious that minerals are <strong>vegan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amino_Acids\"><\/span>Amino Acids<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK557845\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amino acids<\/a> perform many vital functions inside the human body. It helps in cellular differentiation, energy production, nutrient intake, and immune function.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Amino Acids<\/td><td><strong>Sources<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Is it vegan? Yes\/No<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Taurine<\/td><td>Synthetic<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>L-Tyrosine<\/td><td>Synthetic<\/td><td>Unclear<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Glycine<\/td><td>Organic<\/td><td>Unclear<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inositol<\/td><td>Plant-based<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>L-Carnitine<\/td><td>Organic<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Are amino acids in Advocare Spark vegan? <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s get into the details of each amino acid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"L-tyrosine\"><\/span>L-tyrosine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountsinai.org\/health-library\/supplement\/tyrosine\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mountsinai.org\/health-library\/supplement\/tyrosine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">L-Tyrosine<\/a> is an essential nutrient that helps with memory and nullifies the effect of stress, making it a significant component of an energy drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advocare Spark contains it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Despite L-Tyrosine being produced from plant sources, it took several variants from animals, making it non-vegan.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_taurine_vegan-friendly\"><\/span>Is taurine vegan-friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mainly, since synthetic taurine is available, vegans may consume taurine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Animal-based items, including meat, fish, and eggs, contain taurine, a naturally generated amino acid in the human body.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>They drive it; although taurine is from non-vegan sources, most of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-1024\/taurine\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-1024\/taurine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">taurine<\/a> is in your regular items.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>In the past, taurine has been the subject of considerable debate, with some claiming that they produced it from bulls&#8217; semen.&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that taurine is synthetic and hence vegan-friendly if it appears on the label of your energy drink.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s safe to assume that if you see taurine on the label of your energy drink, it&#8217;s synthetic and <strong>vegan-friendly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Ingredients\"><\/span>Additional Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Additives to the Advocare Spark formula go beyond the primary components and nutritional supplements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Food additives are chemicals used to preserve or increase the safety of a product they use it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>They aid in the conservation of items by expanding their life span and keeping them fresh. They are also crucial to improve the texture, coloring, and smell of goods.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sources<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Is it vegan? Yes\/No<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maltodextrin<\/td><td>Keep fresh<\/td><td>Plant-based<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Caffeine<\/td><td>Stimulant<\/td><td>Plant-based<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sucralose<\/td><td>Artificial Sweetener<\/td><td>Synthetic<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Silicon Dioxide<\/td><td>Anti-caking agent.<\/td><td>Synthetic<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Citric Acid<\/td><td>Natural preservative<\/td><td>Plant-based<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption> Are the additional ingredients in Advocare Spark vegan? <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Advocare_Spark_gluten-free\"><\/span>Is Advocare Spark gluten-free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Advocare product lines processed are not in certified gluten-free facilities. Gluten-free products labeled are not on Advocare products.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/gluten-free-diet\/art-20048530\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/gluten-free-diet\/art-20048530\" target=\"_blank\">Gluten-free<\/a> means the products are free from wheat and other kinds of grains. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and triticale (a cross between wheat and rye).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A gluten-free diet is necessary for managing symptoms and signs of celiac disease as well as other medical problems linked with gluten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out my more comprehensive answer to this question in this <a href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-advocare-spark-gluten-free\/\">article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This article should raise a red signal if you&#8217;re a vegan; since Advocare Spark is not a vegan product.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few ingredients in Advocare Spark, such as Vitamin A, Niacin, and Riboflavin which are not vegan. I showed you all the facts about the ingredients and based on the facts. I put my data-backed opinion on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Remember, the only method to determine whether an ingredient is vegan is conducting a comprehensive study involving consulting with the product&#8217;s producer.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re still skeptical, you may always contact the brands for confirmation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, the fact I showed you confirms that Advocare Spark is not vegan-friendly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Articles\"><\/span>Related Articles:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/advocare-spark-caffeine-ingredients\/\">Is Advocare Spark bad for you?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/advocare-spark-caffeine-ingredients\/\">Advocare Spark Caffeine and Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/zipfizz-vs-advocare-spark\/\">Zipfizz vs Advocare Spark<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Advocare Spark is a nutritional energy drink that comes in handy stick form. 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