NOCCO
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| Type | Energy drink |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Vitamin Well Group AB |
| Distributor | No Carbs Company AB |
| Origin | Sweden, Stockholm, Sweden |
| Introduced | December 2014 |
| Ingredients | Caffeine, BCAA, Sucralose, B-group vitamins, and Carbonated water |
| Website | nocco |
NOCCO (an acronym for No Carbs Company) is a Swedish brand of caffeinated energy drink produced by Vitamin Well Group. It is marketed as a low-calorie, sugar-free functional beverage containing caffeine, branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), and B vitamins. The drink contains approximately 55 mg of caffeine per 100 ml, which is considerably higher than many mainstream energy drinks.[1]
As of January 2026, NOCCO is sold in 24 countries across three continents.[2][3]
Ingredients
[edit]NOCCO is a carbonated beverage. The exact composition and caffeine content varies by product, but may include:[citation needed]
- Carbonated water
- Caffeine (55 mg/100 mL)
- Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs):
- Vitamin B3 (niacin)
- Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)
- Vitamin B12
- Biotin
- Sucralose
- Citric acid
- Folic acid
- Natural and artificial flavourings
- Green tea extract[4]
BCAAs are included to support muscle protein synthesis and recovery. However, research suggests that the amount present in a single serving is likely insufficient to produce a measurable anabolic effect, and that consuming BCAAs alone may not effectively stimulate muscle protein synthesis.[5][6]
Safety
[edit]Like other energy drinks with high caffeine content, NOCCO should be consumed in moderation. It is not recommended for children, teenagers, or pregnant or breastfeeding women.[7][8]
Excessive consumption may lead to caffeine-related side effects such as insomnia, nervousness, nausea, tachycardia, and palpitations, and may exceed the recommended daily caffeine limit of 400 mg for healthy adults set by health authorities.[9]
As a sugar-free beverage, NOCCO contains artificial sweeteners such as sucralose, the long-term health effects of which continue to be studied.[10]
References
[edit]- ↑ Marino, Andy. "A new era of functional drinks with NOCCO Electrolyte". Asian Trader. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ↑ "About us – NOCCO". nocco.com. 17 November 2025.
- ↑ "Health warning issued by leading consumer association about energy drinks sold in Spain". Sur in English. 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ↑ "NOCCO Ramonade". nocco.com. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
- ↑ Wolfe, R. R. (2017). "Branched-chain amino acids and muscle protein synthesis in humans: myth or reality?". Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 14 30. doi:10.1186/s12970-017-0184-9. PMC 5568273. PMID 28852372.
- ↑ "Fuel Up with the Best Energy Drinks, Gels and Bars". Men's Health. 2025-03-04. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ↑ "Experter slår larm om trendiga drycken: "Kan ge skadlig effekt"". Hälsoliv (in Swedish). 4 October 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
- ↑ "How Much Caffeine is Safe During Pregnancy?". unmhealth.org. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ↑ Wikoff, Daniele; Welsh, Brian T. (November 2017). "Systematic review of the potential adverse effects of caffeine consumption". Food and Chemical Toxicology. 109 (Pt 1): 585–648. doi:10.1016/j.fct.2017.04.002. PMID 28438661.
- ↑ "Sugar substitutes: New cardiovascular concerns?". Harvard Health Publishing. 1 January 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2026.