Alex Buscemi
Celsius energy drinks have quickly become a favorite, especially among Gen Z, with claims of being packed with vitamins and natural ingredients like green tea extract, ginger root, and guarana seed extract. While these drinks are marketed as healthier alternatives to typical energy boosters, their effects aren’t always so straightforward.
TikTok user Alexis (@keepingupwith.alexis) recently went viral after sharing her warning about Celsius Energy drinks, which she says caused her to lose a shocking amount of weight.
In her video, Alexis explains how she used to drink Celsius every day, but eventually lost 30 pounds unintentionally.
This TikTok user stopped drinking Celsius energy drinks after losing a concerning amount of weight
“It literally ate my body fat,” she says, revealing that she now weighs under 100 pounds and struggles to gain the weight back.
“I stopped drinking ‘em before I flew away,” she jokes, but her story had many viewers seriously concerned.
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“This is the best advertisement for Celsius I’ve ever heard” — for many commenters, Alexis’ warning had the opposite effect
Alexis doesn’t tell people to stop drinking Celsius, but she shares that it just didn’t work for her.
“If you like Celsius, keep drinking them,” she says, adding that she misses the drink herself but can’t handle the weight loss side effects.
The clip sparked a big conversation in the comments, with some users echoing her experience, while others seemed intrigued by the unintended weight loss.
“This is the best advertisement for Celsius I’ve ever heard,” one person quipped, while another jokingly asked, “Is this an ad for me to drink them?”
Some commenters chimed in with other negative side effects from drinking Celsius regularly
Despite Alexis’ story, many people still love their Celsius.
The energy drink is popular for its “healthy” ingredients like green tea and guarana, and it’s especially favored by fitness enthusiasts.
But as Alexis’ video and other TikTokers have highlighted, there may be some unintended side effects for certain people, especially with regular consumption.
Some viewers shared their own negative experiences, with one person commenting that the drink gave them “the worst headaches,” while another said their skin started breaking out after drinking Celsius regularly.
The drink’s high caffeine content—about 200 milligrams per can—was mentioned as a potential reason for these issues, especially for people who are sensitive to caffeine.
Some users reported heart palpitations and increased anxiety after drinking it regularly.
Alexis’ video has brought to light some of the lesser-known side effects of Celsius, but despite the concerns, it hasn’t discouraged everyone from drinking it.
For those who are experiencing issues like Alexis, it might be a reminder that “healthy” energy drinks aren’t always the best fit for everyone.
It’s always good to be mindful of how much caffeine you’re consuming and how your body reacts to different products.