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5-Hour Energy
5-Hour Energy.jpg
Type Energy drink
Manufacturer Living Essentials
Introduced 2004
Flavour Sweet
Variants Original, Decaf, Extra Strength
Website http://www.5hourenergy.com/

5-Hour Energy is a flavored energy drink made in the United States. It is sold in 2-oz (59 mL) containers. The makers of the drink claim that it will provide hours of energy and, unlike other energy drinks, will purportedly not cause a sugar crash later.[1] After its introduction in 2004 it sparked a wave of 'energy shot' drinks, and it is the number one selling product in the energy shot category in the US.[2].

Contents

Active Ingredients

Contents Amount  % Daily Value
Vitamin B3 (as Niacinamide) 30 mg 150%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 40 mg 2000%
Folic acid 400 µg 100%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 500 µg 8333%
Sodium 10 mg <1%
"Energy Blend" (see below) 1870 mg Daily value not established

[3]

Energy Blend

The ingredients of the energy blend are, in order of listing, taurine, Glucuronolactone, malic acid, N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine, L-Phenylalanine, caffeine, and Citicoline.[3] The maker claims the drink "[c]ontains caffeine comparable to a cup of the leading premium coffee." If the caffeine content is assumed to be 100 mg, then there are an average of 295 mg of each of the other six ingredients in the energy blend.

The alleged benefits of having high levels of B-group vitamins have been questioned by consumers.[4]

Variations

Flavor Regular Decaf Extra Strength
Berry (Original)
Yes
No
Yes
Lemon/Lime
Yes
No
No
Orange
Yes
No
No
Citrus
No
Yes
No
Grape
Yes
No
No
Pomegranate
Yes
No
No

See also

References

  1. ^ "5 Benefits of 5-Hour Energy for Truck Drivers". 5hourenergy.com. http://www.5hourenergy.com/benefits.htm. Retrieved 2009-07-18. 
  2. ^ “Huge Growth, Tiny Footprint"
  3. ^ a b "How to Use 5-hour energy shots". http://www.5hourenergy.com/healthfacts.asp. Retrieved July 14, 2009. 
  4. ^ Woolston, Chris (July 14, 2008). "B vitamins don't boost energy drinks' power". The Baltimore Sun. http://www.baltimoresun.com/topic/la-he-skeptic14-2008jul14,0,6796048.story. Retrieved September 2, 2009. 

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When you think of energy drinks, what comes to mind? A big can of carbonated stuff that doesn't last very long? The nasty taste? The jitters? The crash?
  • Then you should look into Chaser 5-Hour Energy. It's everything you want in an energy drink: Takes seconds to drink.
  • You feel it working in minutes.
  • Lasts for hours.
  • No crash.
  • No jitters.
  • Tastes great.
  • Portable, resealable bottle.
  • Great berry flavor.


    • Other energy drinks require you to drink a big 8-oz. can. Chaser 5-Hour Energy is only 2-oz. It goes down in seconds so you feel it working in minutes.

    Other energy drinks are loaded with sugar and caffeine. What good is that? A jittery energy boost then a great big crash. But 5-Hour Energy is packed with B-vitamins, enzymes and amino acids. It contains zero sugar, zero net carbs and just enough caffeine to kick start the energetic feeling you want. So you get hours of energy with no jitters and no crash.

    Directions FOR MAXIMUM ENERGY: Drink entire bottle at one time. FOR MODERATE ENERGY: Drink half a bottle or less. Re-seal bottle. No refrigeration required. Discard remainder after three days.

    CAUTION: Contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit caffeine products to avoid nervousness, sleeplessness and occasionally rapid heartbeat. You may experience a Niacin Flush (hot feeling, skin redness) that lasts a few minutes. This is caused by Niacin (Vitamin B3) increasing blood flow near the skin.

    Not for children under 12 years of age.

    Phenylketonurics: Contains phenylalanine.Active Ingredients:
  • Vitamin CVitamin C is an important ingredient for the formation of many hormones and neurotransmitters. It is also essential for healthy functioning of the immune system and the adrenal glands, which help our bodies react to stress.

    • Niacin (Vitamin B3)
  • Niacin helps your body to use carbohydrates and fat efficiently, is important to maintain a healthy intestinal tract and for healthy skin.

    • Vitamin B6
  • Vitamin B6 helps your body break down and generate amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. B6 is necessary to help produce hemoglobin, which is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the cells in our body.

    • Folic Acid
  • Folic Acid is important for healthy red blood cells production, making new cells along your digestive tract.

    • Vitamin B12
  • B12 is important for proper nervous system function and for production of healthy red blood cells.

    • Tyrosine
  • Tyrosine is an amino acid that is a building block for several important brain chemicals which regulate mood.

    • Phenylalanine
  • An amino acid that keeps you awake and alert, reduces hunger pains, functions as an antidepressant and helps improve memory.

    • Taurine
  • Taurine is a very important amino acid involved in a large number of metabolic processes in the visual pathways, the brain and nervous system and cardiac function.

    • Malic Acid
  • An alpha-hydroxy acid found in cranberries and grapes; it is easily absorbed and completely metabolized for energy.

    • Glucuronolactone
  • Glucuronolactone reduces sleepiness and is widely known to improve mental performance, reaction time, concentration and memory.

    • Caffeine
  • A stimulant used to provide a boost of energy or a feeling of heightened alertness. It's often used to stay awake longer.

    • Enzyme Blend
  • Digestive enzymes to help you absorb 5-Hour Energy more efficiently.


    • NOTE: Chronic fatigue may signal a more serious condition. Seek medical help if you suffer from prolonged, unexplained lethargy or weakness. But if you have an active lifestyle, or want to start an active lifestyle, and need extra energy to keep up, try 5-Hour Energy.These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 5-Hour Energy is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.Individual results may vary.









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