Is Propel water healthy or just clever marketing?
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Nov 28, 2025 · 10 min read
Propel is generally healthier than sugar-sweetened sports drinks because it has 0 g added sugar, avoiding the 30+ g sugar load a typical 20-oz sports drink can deliver. That is enough to nearly hit the American Heart Association’s daily added-sugar limit and can drive larger glucose and insulin excursions. The catch is that its sweetness ...