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Taurine in Monster Energy Drinks

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jessica Jacobs

Monster Energy is an energy drink made by Hansen Natural Corporation. The company markets several versions of this drink, and all of them contain taurine, an amino acid. Companies that market energy drinks claim taurine improves mental performance and gives you energy.