The Huel Energy+ Formula Explained

Huel Energy+ is a refreshing, vitamin-and mineral-rich, functional sparkling drink in a 355ml can. It contains 27 vitamins and minerals, is made with real fruit, is low-calorie at just 35 calories, and is a good source of fiber.

Like all Huel products, Huel Energy+ contains no GMO or animal-derived ingredients and is suitable for vegans. Huel Energy+ meets the US USDA's Dietary Guidelines and Daily Value (DV) micronutrient requirements^[1]. It’s perfect any time to give your body a quick vitamin boost whenever you need it.

Continue reading to find out more about Huel Energy+

The Current Market

Many fizzy drinks on the market are high in sugar and provide little or no nutritional value. Huel Energy+ is different. We wanted to create a drink that not only tastes great but provides 27 key vitamins and minerals too: a comprehensive A-Z micronutrient profile that has been formulated by our in-house nutrition experts.

Huel Energy+ is lower in macronutrients and, consequently, lower in calories than other Huel products as it’s a vitamin and mineral sparkling drink that can be enjoyed at any time without contributing significantly to your calorie intake. We know this is an issue for fizzy drinks and wanted to do things a different way, the Huel way.

Caffeine

Caffeine is a compound that many of us love, but many of us consume too much. At Huel we listen to the science. The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has stated that 400mg of caffeine per day^[2] is a safe amount.

A can of Huel Energy+ contains 200mg of caffeine, which is roughly the same as two average cups of coffee.

Vitamins

Huel Energy+ contains all 13 essential vitamins as part of a unique vitamin and mineral formula to provide, in some cases, more than 100% of the recommended daily amounts.

Since the US Daily Values (DVs) were first compiled several decades ago, numerous studies have demonstrated that, for many micronutrients, levels higher than the DVs may be beneficial for health.

For example, it’s widely considered that the amount of vitamin C we’re recommended to consume is too low^[3][4][5], so each can of Huel Energy+ contains a high inclusion (100% RI) from both natural acerola cherries and ascorbic acid. The benefits of consuming more vitamin C include a healthy immune system, healthy skin, and antioxidant properties, and it also helps the absorption of some minerals like iron and zinc^[6][7][8].

Each can of Huel Energy+ contains:

• 100% of the DV for vitamin C for normal collagen formulation^[9][10][11]

• 100% of the DV for vitamins D2 + D3 supporting the function of immune cells^[12]

• 167% of the DV for biotin (vitamin B7) which supports healthy skin^[13]

• 120% of the DV for pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) which helps support metabolic functions^[14],^[15]

• 100% of the DV for niacin (vitamin B3) which supports the body’s energy-generating processes^[16],^[17]

Minerals

Huel Energy+ also contains essential minerals. For example, each can contain:

• 100% of the DV for selenium, which is known to provide antioxidant support

  ^[18].

• 100% of the DV for iodine, which plays a critical role in healthy metabolic activity

  ^[19].

• 20% of the DV for magnesium, which supports efficient energy production

  ^[20].

Huel Energy+ also contains 1039mg of electrolytes including potassium, chloride, magnesium, calcium, and phosphate which are crucial for regulating nerve and muscle function, as well as maintaining the body’s fluid balance^[21][22].

Fiber

Huel Energy+ contains 4g of fiber per can. The source is chicory, a type of soluble fiber. This helps to ensure the formation of normal, solid stools in healthy users and provides fuel for the beneficial microorganisms that reside in our gut^[23].

Summary

Huel Energy+ is a refreshing, vitamin- and mineral-rich, functional sparkling drink in a can that contains 27 vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It’s perfect any time to give your body a quick boost when you need it.

Full List of Ingredients

Blue Raspberry

Ingredients: Water, Fruit Juices from Concentrate (White Grape, Raspberry), Soluble Vegetable Fiber (Chicory, Corn), Micronutrient Blend*, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Caffeine Anhydrous, Acerola Cherry Powder, L-Theanine, Sucralose.

*Micronutrient Blend: Potassium Citrate, Calcium Lactate Gluconate, Magnesium Phosphate, Choline Hydrogen Tartrate, L-Ascorbic Acid, D-alpha Tocopherol Acetate, Ferric Pyrophosphate, Niacinamide, Retinyl Acetate, Sodium Selinate, Menaquinone-7, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Ergocalciferol, Cholecalciferol, D-Biotin, Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Phylloquinone, Thiamine Mononitrate, Potassium Iodide, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Molybdate, Manganese Sulphate, Chromium Picolinate.

High caffeine content. High vitamin and mineral content. Not recommended for those who are caffeine sensitive, children, or pregnant or nursing women. Recommended serving 1-2 cans per day.

Pineapple Mango

Ingredients: Water, Fruit Juices from Concentrate (White Grape, Pineapple, Mango), Soluble Vegetable Fiber (Chicory, Corn), Micronutrient Blend*, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Caffeine Anhydrous, Acerola Cherry Powder, L-Theanine, Sucralose.

*Micronutrient Blend: Potassium Citrate, Calcium Lactate Gluconate, Magnesium Phosphate, Choline Hydrogen Tartrate, L-Ascorbic Acid, D-alpha Tocopherol Acetate, Ferric Pyrophosphate, Niacinamide, Retinyl Acetate, Sodium Selinate, Menaquinone-7, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Ergocalciferol, Cholecalciferol, D-Biotin, Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Phylloquinone, Thiamine Mononitrate, Potassium Iodide, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Molybdate, Manganese Sulphate, Chromium Picolinate.

High caffeine content. High vitamin and mineral content. Not recommended for those who are caffeine sensitive, children, or pregnant or nursing women. Recommended serving 1-2 cans per day.

Watermelon

Ingredients: Water, Fruit Juices from Concentrate (White Grape, Watermelon, Strawberry), Soluble Vegetable Fiber (Chicory, Corn), Micronutrient Blend*, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Caffeine Anhydrous, Acerola Cherry Powder, L-Theanine, Sucralose.

*Micronutrient Blend: Potassium Citrate, Calcium Lactate Gluconate, Magnesium Phosphate, Choline Hydrogen Tartrate, L-Ascorbic Acid, D-alpha Tocopherol Acetate, Ferric Pyrophosphate, Niacinamide, Retinyl Acetate, Sodium Selinate, Menaquinone-7, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Ergocalciferol, Cholecalciferol, D-Biotin, Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Phylloquinone, Thiamine Mononitrate, Potassium Iodide, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Molybdate, Manganese Sulphate, Chromium Picolinate.

High caffeine content. High vitamin and mineral content. Not recommended for those who are caffeine sensitive, children, or pregnant or nursing women. Recommended serving 1-2 cans per day.

Full Nutritional Profile of Huel Energy+

Blue Raspberry

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Pineapple Mango

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Watermelon

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Huel Energy+ Cautions and Allergen Advice

Huel Energy+ is suitable for people with most conditions. However, as some conditions require dietary intervention, as with any food or drink, please heed the notes below for the following conditions:

• Diabetes mellitus - Huel Energy+ is suitable for type 1 and type 2 diabetics. As with all food, if you're using medication to help control your diabetes, you should structure your intake of Huel Energy+ appropriately.

• Coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis - Huel Energy+ is gluten-free and is made with no gluten-containing ingredients.

• Inborn errors of metabolism - if you have another inborn error of metabolism, such as phenylketonuria (PKU) or a glycogen storage disorder (GSD) where you require dietary manipulation, you must consult your doctor or specialist clinician before having Huel Energy+

• Inflammatory bowel disease - Huel Energy+ can be included as part of a healthy eating regimen.

• Pregnancy and lactation: Due to the high levels of some vitamins and minerals, Huel Energy+ is NOT suitable for use during pregnancy or for nursing mothers.

• Children—Huel Energy+ is NOT suitable for children under 4 years of age, and children under 12 should consult their doctor before using it.

• Caffeine—Huel Energy+ contains 200mg of caffeine per can. It is not recommended for children or pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Medication Interactions

Huel Energy+ is fine to consume if you’re using most medications. Although there are no obvious reasons why Huel Energy+ should be an issue, there may be specific drug-nutrient interactions relating to a particular medicine you're using, so we recommend you read the drug information provided with your prescription and if you have any further concerns, please discuss them with your doctor.

Allergen Advice

All Huel products are 100% vegan. We thoroughly assess our ingredients and the processes we use to make our products and whenever we identify potential routes of allergen contamination we will first take steps to eliminate the possibility of any contamination of our product.

However, where it is not possible to remove the risk, we will highlight any allergens that might be present on our product packaging (and ingredient lists) that are in line with current US food safety guidelines. However, we recognize that individuals can have allergies to any protein in any ingredient. Therefore, if you have a specific allergy that is outside of the remit above, please contact us directly, and we will do our best to guide you on which products are suitable.

Huel Energy+ is gluten-free.

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