Is MiO water enhancer an energy drink?
Most MiO products are caffeine-free, made with artificial sweeteners, and contain vitamins B3, B6, and B12. The MiO Energy product line contains 60 mg of caffeine per serving as well as a blend of taurine, guarana, and ginseng.
Is MiO Energy good for energy?
There is hardly any scientific evidence to prove that MiO provides any additional benefits than merely making your water tastier. It's better than the commonly used sugary energy drinks, that's for sure, but almost nothing compared to the immensely beneficial plain water.
What is the sweetener in MiO water enhancer?
A: MiO is sweetened with acesulfame potassium and sucralose, a calorie-free, artificial sweetener that is 600 times sweeter than sugar.
Is there antifreeze in MiO?
While safe in its diluted form, Kraft's product, Mio, and others like it, contain the chemical propylene glycol, an ingredient commonly used in food but also found in anti-freeze and di-icing solutions. Some other varieties contain caffeine.
What are the side effects of MiO Energy?
Side effects not requiring immediate medical attentionDizziness or lightheadedness.excitement, irritability, nervousness, or restlessness.headache.muscle weakness.unusually large pupils of eyes.
Can MiO hurt your kidneys?
There is no harm in using MiO regularly if it is within your price range and tastes good. According to current studies, choosing the Stevia-sweetened variants may have the lowest hazards. Ace-K and sucralose, two more artificial sweeteners, are still being studied for their health effects.
Can MiO cause weight gain?
The artificial sweeteners used in MiO are zero-calorie and technically do not contribute to weight gain. However, Acesulfame-potassium (a sweetener in some varieties) is capable of disrupting the gut microbiome, which can result in weight gain. Although, research is ongoing.
Is MiO better for you than soda?
“If you're someone who never drinks water, then if you're drinking water with Mio or Crystal Light, certainly it's better than drinking a pop. But if you're only drinking flavored water, then that might not be the best either.”
Does MiO affect blood sugar?
Sugar substitutes don't affect your blood sugar level. In fact, most artificial sweeteners are considered "free foods." Free foods contain less than 20 calories and 5 grams or less of carbohydrates, and they don't count as calories or carbohydrates on a diabetes exchange.
Why is MiO hazardous?
MiO, and other enhancers, are meant to be ingested in diluted form. But when people take them without first mixing in water, the result is that they ingest roughly five times the recommended daily limit of propylene glycol. This can be toxic to the liver and kidneys, according to NBC Chicago.
Does MiO give you diarrhea?
Some side effects can be abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and rarely cardiac arrest. Niacinamide – this is a form of Vitamin B3, but anytime we talk about vitamins we have to look at isolated vs. wholefood vitamins. Of course, we want to consume wholefood, which I'm sure Mio is not using.
Does MiO have aspartame?
For instance, MiO Original makes things sweet with a combination of acesulfame potassium and sucralose (Splenda), while Crystal Light Classics contains one of the most common artificial sweeteners, aspartame. That's the same stuff you'll find in diet sodas.