{"id":9433,"date":"2021-09-09T13:16:16","date_gmt":"2021-09-09T05:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/?p=9433"},"modified":"2022-04-01T19:55:54","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T11:55:54","slug":"is-zipfizz-vegan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-zipfizz-vegan\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Zipfizz Vegan? (Let&#8217;s Discuss)"},"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\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-zipfizz-vegan\/#What_is_Zipfizz_energy_drink\" title=\"What is Zipfizz energy drink?\">What is Zipfizz energy drink?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-zipfizz-vegan\/#What_is_veganism\" title=\"What is veganism?\">What is veganism?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-zipfizz-vegan\/#Is_Zipfizz_vegan-friendly\" title=\"Is Zipfizz vegan-friendly? \">Is Zipfizz vegan-friendly? <\/a><\/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-zipfizz-vegan\/#What_are_the_ingredients_in_Zipfizz\" title=\"What are the ingredients in Zipfizz?\">What are the ingredients in Zipfizz?<\/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-zipfizz-vegan\/#Calories_in_Zipfizz\" title=\"Calories in Zipfizz\">Calories in Zipfizz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-zipfizz-vegan\/#Sugar_in_Zipfizz\" title=\"Sugar in Zipfizz\">Sugar in Zipfizz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-zipfizz-vegan\/#Are_the_ingredients_of_Zipfizz_energy_drink_vegan-friendly\" title=\"Are the ingredients of Zipfizz energy drink vegan-friendly?\">Are the ingredients of Zipfizz energy drink vegan-friendly?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-zipfizz-vegan\/#Is_taurine_vegan\" title=\"Is taurine vegan?\">Is taurine vegan?<\/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-zipfizz-vegan\/#Is_L-arginine_vegan\" title=\"Is L-arginine vegan?\">Is L-arginine vegan?<\/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-zipfizz-vegan\/#Is_caffeine_vegan\" title=\"Is caffeine vegan?\">Is caffeine vegan?<\/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-zipfizz-vegan\/#Are_xylitol_and_sucralose_vegan_or_not\" title=\"Are xylitol and sucralose vegan or not?\">Are xylitol and sucralose vegan or not?<\/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-zipfizz-vegan\/#Is_Zipfizz_energy_drink_keto-friendly\" title=\"Is Zipfizz energy drink keto-friendly?\">Is Zipfizz energy drink keto-friendly?<\/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-zipfizz-vegan\/#Is_Zipfizz_actually_healthy\" title=\"Is Zipfizz actually healthy?\">Is Zipfizz actually healthy?<\/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-zipfizz-vegan\/#Where_to_buy_Zipfizz_energy_drink\" title=\"Where to buy Zipfizz energy drink?\">Where to buy Zipfizz energy drink?<\/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-zipfizz-vegan\/#Zipfizz_energy_drink_price\" title=\"Zipfizz energy drink price\">Zipfizz energy drink price<\/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-zipfizz-vegan\/#List_of_Zipfizz_energy_drink_flavors\" title=\"List of Zipfizz energy drink flavors\">List of Zipfizz energy drink flavors<\/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-zipfizz-vegan\/#What_are_other_vegan_energy_drinks\" title=\"What are other vegan energy drinks?\">What are other vegan energy drinks?<\/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-zipfizz-vegan\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/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-zipfizz-vegan\/#Other_Articles\" title=\"Other Articles:\">Other Articles:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_5781_1250x.jpg\" alt=\"Zipfizz mix and container\" class=\"wp-image-9496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_5781_1250x.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_5781_1250x-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_5781_1250x-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>Zipfizz is a really tasty drink you can try.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>People practice veganism for a number of reasons. It could be because of religious beliefs, concern for animals and the environment, or health problems. One of these health problems could be obesity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/health-statistics\/overweight-obesity\" target=\"_blank\">NHANES<\/a>, over one-third of adults are overweight or obese. There is no doubt that vegan foods offer health benefits especially to those with obesity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you practice a vegan diet, it&#8217;s very likely you should be skeptical about any food item.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>The energy boost and taste Zipfizz energy drink has to offer has made itself quite a formidable drink item. And I assure you that you don\u2019t want to miss out on this despite you following a vegan diet for health reasons.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Zipfizz_energy_drink\"><\/span>What is Zipfizz energy drink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zipfizz is a powdered energy drink. It\u2019s a delicious energy drink mix powder that\u2019s good for you and tastes great.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zipfizz is an energy booster that provides your body with essential micronutrients. There are many flavors available to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily make the drink by pouring the water onto the Zipfizz powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_veganism\"><\/span>What is veganism?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Veganism is a lifestyle practice where people abstain from eating foods sourced from animals. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foods from sources like vegetables, grains, nuts, and fruits are known as vegan food. On the contrary, food that comes from animals including dairy products and eggs is regarded as non-vegan food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A vegan diet has some awesome health benefits because vegan foods are full of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/vegan-diet-benefits\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/vegan-diet-benefits\" target=\"_blank\">vitamins<\/a>. But probably the reason why people with health issues tend to practice veganism is for its <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5466943\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5466943\/\" target=\"_blank\">effectiveness<\/a> on <strong>weight loss<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Zipfizz_vegan-friendly\"><\/span>Is Zipfizz vegan-friendly? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contrary to what I thought, Zipfizz is actually not vegan. <strong><strong>The substances taurine and L-Arginine make Zipfizz a non-vegan item.<\/strong><\/strong> Even the Zipfizz company itself declared that their product is not vegan. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Although it should be noted that whether taurine is vegan or not depends on where it is sourced from. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, don&#8217;t let this discourage you. Keep reading and you&#8217;ll find out more about the vegan and non-vegan ingredients of Zipfizz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_ingredients_in_Zipfizz\"><\/span>What are the ingredients in Zipfizz?<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=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Zipfizz_Supplement_Facts_-2.jpg\" alt=\"Supplement facts and storage instructions of Zipfizz\" class=\"wp-image-8765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Zipfizz_Supplement_Facts_-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Zipfizz_Supplement_Facts_-2-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Zipfizz_Supplement_Facts_-2-768x602.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>Zipfizz contains more than 24 nutrients.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Nutrients<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carbohydrates&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>2 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Caffeine&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>100 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin C&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>500 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin E&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>15 international units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin A&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>2150 international units&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thiamine&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>0.75 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Riboflavin&nbsp;<\/td><td>0.85 mg&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin B6&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>2500 mcg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Folate&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>200 micrograms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pantothenic acid&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>5 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Calcium&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>60 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Magnesium&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>100 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zinc&nbsp;<\/td><td>7.5 mg&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Selenium&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>35 micrograms&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Copper&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>0.25 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Potassium&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>950 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sodium&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>75 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chromium&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>60 micrograms&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manganese&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>1 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Niacin&nbsp;<\/td><td>10 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Botanical antioxidant blend<\/td><td>205 mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Complete ingredient Chart of Zipfizz energy drink<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>So looking at the ingredients in this table, you may be wondering which are vegan and which are not. Before we get to that, let&#8217;s discuss the calorie and sugar content in this energy drink.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calories_in_Zipfizz\"><\/span>Calories in Zipfizz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zipfizz contains a total of just 20 calories. This product uses artificial sugars that are actually low-calorie alternatives. These alternatives are vegan since they are either found in plants or artificially synthesized.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The presence of very few calories is great news since excess consumption of calories through sugars and carbohydrates can&nbsp;<strong>accumulate<\/strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3559241\/\" target=\"_blank\">fat<\/a>&nbsp;and lead to obesity.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>In fact, in the US, 13.6% of daily caloric intake and 83% of daily added&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nutritionj.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1475-2891-12-116\" target=\"_blank\">sugar<\/a>&nbsp;intake is contributed by the consumption of beverages, desserts, and snacks. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>And so, I advise avoiding weight gain by not consuming too many foods rich in calories and sugars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sugar_in_Zipfizz\"><\/span>Sugar in Zipfizz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some sources <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.co.uk\/entry\/sugar-vegan-bone-char-yikes_n_6391496\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">state<\/a> that regular white sugar is not vegan because it is processed using charred animal bones. But you don&#8217;t have to worry about that since there is zero added sugar in Zipfizz energy drink.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/78\/4\/815S\/4690049\" target=\"_blank\">Sugar<\/a> is a chemical substance that adds sweet taste to food. Two of the sugars humans usually have in their diet are sucrose and glucose. <span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0308814615006172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glucose<\/a> is a sugar that is used up in a chemical process in the body that gives energy to fuel living organisms.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/1541-4337.12151\" target=\"_blank\">Sucrose<\/a> is the most common form of sugar which naturally occurs in plants like sugar cane and sugar beets. This is also the sugar that is most commonly added to food before it is consumed or to preserve it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I mentioned, remember that excess consumption of sugar can lead to obesity. It can also cause serious medical conditions like diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People who have high sugar levels can consume Zipfizz in moderation since as mentioned earlier, the product uses <strong>artificial sugar<\/strong> such as <strong>sucralose<\/strong> and <strong>xylitol<\/strong> (which are easily flushed out of the body) to maintain the sweet taste of the beverage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_the_ingredients_of_Zipfizz_energy_drink_vegan-friendly\"><\/span>Are the ingredients of Zipfizz energy drink vegan-friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pexels-lisa-1351238.jpg\" alt=\"Green vegetables on top of toast\" class=\"wp-image-9512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pexels-lisa-1351238.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pexels-lisa-1351238-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pexels-lisa-1351238-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>Vegan foods are delicious!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: revert;color: initial\">Most of the ingredients found in Zipfizz come either from plants or are artificially manufactured.<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, what ingredients are there in Zipfizz that come from sources other than plants?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After some research, I have found that L-arginine and&nbsp;taurine are the two ingredients responsible for Zipfizz being a non-vegan product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s go into the details of both substances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_taurine_vegan\"><\/span>Is taurine vegan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some sources that say that taurine is vegan. But this is only true if taurine is artificially synthesized. Natural <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2352336\/\" target=\"_blank\">taurine<\/a> is only extracted from animal sources such as meat and dairy products (not bull urine). So no,&nbsp;taurine is indeed not vegan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>You may also ask: what is the difference between synthetic and natural nutrients?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/synthetic-vs-natural-nutrients#TOC_TITLE_HDR_7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Synthetic nutrients<\/a> are almost chemically identical to natural nutrients but it is still highly recommended to consume nutrients from natural sources.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It all depends on the manufacturer whether they choose natural or synthetic. If taurine is synthesized without relying&nbsp;on animal sources then it is undoubtedly vegan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>However,&nbsp;Zipfizz has stated that their taurine comes from animal sources.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The next ingredient we will discuss is L-arginine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_L-arginine_vegan\"><\/span><strong>Is L-arginine vegan?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A key building block of protein is L-arginine <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/drugs-supplements-l-arginine\/art-20364681\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>derived<\/strong><\/a><strong> from foods rich in protein like fish, poultry, soy, whole grains, beans, and dairy products.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Since this substance can be found in fish, poultry, and dairy, L-arginine is definitely not vegan if collected from these sources.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if L-Arginine can be collected from vegan sources like soy, whole grains, and beans, Zipfizz has not clarified from where they extract their L-arginine so we assume this product is not vegan because the taurine present is confirmed to be from animals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_caffeine_vegan\"><\/span>Is caffeine vegan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes, caffeine is absolutely vegan since caffeine is produced from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00217-019-03388-9\" target=\"_blank\">coffee beans<\/a>.<\/strong> There is also no milk or dairy (which are non-vegan since they come from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/lipidworld.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1476-511X-6-25\" target=\"_blank\">cows<\/a>) mixed with this drink so that&#8217;s one less thing to worry about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, remember to consume caffeinated beverages moderately since excess consumption may cause <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/europepmc.org\/article\/med\/19999796\" target=\"_blank\">side effects<\/a> like causing the nervous system to be abnormally stimulated and an increased chance of miscarriage in pregnant women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_xylitol_and_sucralose_vegan_or_not\"><\/span>Are xylitol and sucralose vegan or not?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As I said earlier, the artificial sugars used in Zipfizz are xylitol and sucralose which are both vegan-friendly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both substances are vegan because <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\">sucralose<\/a> is artificially produced via a chemical reaction and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-996\/xylitol\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-996\/xylitol\" target=\"_blank\">xylitol<\/a> is a naturally occurring alcohol found in plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like caffeine, excess consumption causes side effects. The main <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0271531786800665\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">side effect<\/a> these artificial sugars cause is gastrointestinal distress especially if you consume so much that most of the substances become <a href=\"https:\/\/kon.org\/urc\/frank.html?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=pmd_YEVAaSCg77KEATCfT7zeUPXxZb5XV3UuIctBbOCXszo-1630916111-0-gqNtZGzNAiWjcnBszQcl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">undigested<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Zipfizz_energy_drink_keto-friendly\"><\/span>Is Zipfizz energy drink keto-friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pexels-jenna-hamra-1305063.jpg\" alt=\"Blueberries, nuts, an avocado, and a fried egg\" class=\"wp-image-9513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pexels-jenna-hamra-1305063.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pexels-jenna-hamra-1305063-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pexels-jenna-hamra-1305063-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>Keto diets help people to lose weight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zipfizz is keto-friendly because it only contains 2 grams of carbohydrates.<\/strong> To explain this, let me discuss what a keto diet is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A ketogenic diet is a form of diet where you can&#8217;t consume a high amount of carbohydrates and consume low-carb foods instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A ketogenic diet induces a process called <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/180858#is-the-keto-diet-healthful\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/180858#is-the-keto-diet-healthful\" target=\"_blank\">ketosis<\/a> which burns fat to produce ketones which are consumed as fuel. This diet can cause substantial <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK499830\/\" target=\"_blank\">reductions<\/a> in blood sugar levels and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29939616\/\" target=\"_blank\">insulin<\/a> levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to that, increasing ketones can have some <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5313038\/\" target=\"_blank\">benefits<\/a> for your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>The diet produces great results and it is likely that you wouldn\u2019t want to break the rules of the diet for the sake of just trying an energy drink.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>But some of you may get a craving for something sweet so it makes sense to check if this product will or won&#8217;t ruin your diet progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can actually drink Zipfizz despite your keto diet because Zipfizz contains low carbs and no sugar in favor of artificial sweeteners that will just get quickly flushed out of your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Another great thing about this drink is that it contains a decent amount of electrolytes like potassium.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Zipfizz\u2019s supplement table, each serving of Zipfizz contains only 2 g of carbs and as long as you limit your daily diet to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com.ph\/books?hl=en&amp;lr=&amp;id=I_mdDwAAQBAJ&amp;oi=fnd&amp;pg=PR7&amp;dq=low+carbs+keto+diet&amp;ots=l7CqnD_PZ8&amp;sig=QLNNjN8yvBEswYcLcEaMUUgcs_w&amp;redir_esc=y#v=onepage&amp;q=low%20carbs%20keto%20diet&amp;f=false\" target=\"_blank\">50 g<\/a> of carbs or less then your body will remain in ketosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Zipfizz_actually_healthy\"><\/span>Is Zipfizz actually healthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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=\"Zipfizz \u2013 A Healthy Energy Drink?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-3_C97zBaz8?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>Here is a video discussing if Zipfizz is a healthy energy drink.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>Yes. Zipfizz is healthy as long as you drink the product according to their recommendations. Zipfizz recommends not taking more than 3 servings a day to avoid potential health consequences and side effects.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Zipfizz does not contain sugar. And the key ingredients like caffeine and most of the vitamins are also within the safe limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, definitely, Zipfizz is a great drink that won&#8217;t affect your health adversely in moderate amounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_buy_Zipfizz_energy_drink\"><\/span>Where to buy Zipfizz energy drink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can buy Zipfizz energy drinks from local US stores and online. Check out the listed places to buy them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Zipfizz&#8217;s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zipfizz.com\/Shop.aspx\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.zipfizz.com\/Shop.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">official website<\/a> (recommended)<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=zipfizz&amp;_sacat=0\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=zipfizz&amp;_sacat=0\" target=\"_blank\">eBay<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samsclub.com\/s\/zip%20fizz?xid=hdr_search-typeahead_zip%20fizz\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.samsclub.com\/s\/zip%20fizz?xid=hdr_search-typeahead_zip%20fizz\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/search?search=zip%20fizz\" target=\"_blank\">The Vitamin Shoppe<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samsclub.com\/s\/zip%20fizz?xid=hdr_search-typeahead_zip%20fizz\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.samsclub.com\/s\/zip%20fizz?xid=hdr_search-typeahead_zip%20fizz\" target=\"_blank\">Sam&#8217;s Club<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zipfizz_energy_drink_price\"><\/span>Zipfizz energy drink price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of Zipfizz energy drink prices from local US stores. Note that prices may vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Store<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Quantity<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Price Per Tube<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Costco<\/td><td>$24.99<\/td><td>30 tubes<\/td><td>$0.83<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fred Meyer<\/td><td>$4.99<\/td><td>3 tubes<\/td><td>$1.66<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bartell Drugs<\/td><td>$6.99<\/td><td>3 tubes<\/td><td>$2.33<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption><strong>Zipfizz energy drink price<\/strong>. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Zipfizz_energy_drink_flavors\"><\/span>List of Zipfizz energy drink flavors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Pink Lemonade<\/li><li>Orange Soda<\/li><li>Black Cherry<\/li><li>Fruit Punch<\/li><li>Blueberry Raspberry<\/li><li>Pink Grapefruit<\/li><li>Limon<\/li><li>Peach Mango<\/li><li>Lemon Iced Tea<\/li><li>Berry<\/li><li>Orange Cream<\/li><li>Citrus<\/li><li>Grape<\/li><li>Pi\u00f1a Colada<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_other_vegan_energy_drinks\"><\/span>What are other vegan energy drinks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Try out some vegan energy drinks such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-razorwire-energy-vegan\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9766\" target=\"_blank\">Razorwire Energy<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/powderinsider.com\/is-sneak-vegan-complete-explanation\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2440\" target=\"_blank\">Sneak<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These energy drinks are safe to consume if you follow a vegetarian diet or if you do not want to negatively affect your health. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>But I highly recommend you consult your doctor first before taking any of these products if you have certain health conditions.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>If I were a vegan, I would prefer these drinks over other energy drink brands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, Zipfizz is not a vegan drink. The presence of taurine and L-Arginine adds it to the list of non-vegan energy drinks. Despite this, Zipfizz still provides great health benefits with moderate consumption and I recommend it to non-vegans out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If, however, you are a vegan, I still hope you found this article to be useful to understand the benefits and risks of the ingredients in this drink that can be found in other products. There are also a lot of vegan beverages you can try. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>And as for those of you who are on a keto diet,&nbsp;the good news is you can safely drink Zipfizz without affecting your weight when you consume this product moderately.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>That will be all for now and I hope you check out the articles linked below. 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