Is Propel water healthy or just clever marketing?
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Nov 28, 2025 · 9 min read
Propel is generally healthier than sugar-sweetened sports drinks because it has 0 g added sugar, avoiding the 30+ g glucose load a typical 20‑oz sports drink can deliver—enough to nearly hit the American Heart Association’s daily added-sugar limit and drive insulin spikes. The catch is that its sweetness comes from additives like sucralose, so the ...