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Is Propel water healthy or just clever marketing?

Is Propel water healthy or just clever marketing?

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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 ...

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