5-hour Energy: A 2-ounce Burst of Energy!

Welcome to my review of the small-in-size-but-big-in-burst drink, 5-hour Energy. Coincidentally, I have just gulped half of the liquid inside one of the bottles, therefore enticing a much more punctuate article!

5-hour Energy is only 2 FL OZ (60ML) and promises such things as hours of energy with no crashing (a feeling of fatigue, jitteriness, or lethargic movements) that other popular canned energy drinks cause. The bottle's contents are also sugar free and contain 0 net carbs.

Feel it in minutes - Lasts for hours!

5-hour Energy promises a quick action with lasting effects. Filled with vitamins, amino acids, and a promising energy blend, it seems to try to produce a more balanced state in the body, creating a more focused and concentrated mind, and the physical energy to accomplish important and casual tasks easier.

From my experience as the drink takes hold of my mind and races through my body with the complex vitamins metabolizing wherever they need be, I notice a more concrete ability to focus on my task at hand: this article. I feel as if my brain is processing information more quickly, allowing me to remember things and converse easier. I've taken 5-hour Energy several times in the past, always with the same affect, I'm more inclined to work on things that should/need to be accomplished, without being hesitant about it, or feeling exhausted. It's more of a motivational jumpstart in my books, yet with each individual it varies.

Pregnant and nursing women should not drink this product, as you may have expected. If you're sensitive to products metabolizing in your system quickly, then I suggest to sip the product as opposed to drinking the entire thing, as it will help with giving you little bursts throughout the day, instead of an overwhelming sensation that may leave you feeling uncomfortable. Niacin flushes can also happen, which is another reason drinking half, or sipping the product may be useful for more sensitive people. Also, it makes you digest and absorb any food you have in your stomach quicker, to keep some snacks on hand that are light on your stomach. A salad would work, as would granola bars and similar items of food.

The product does say on the bottle: for maximum energy to chug the entire thing, and for moderate energy drink half of it.
Use it within 72 hours after opening the product for best freshness.
Caution: Product contains phenylalanine.

Tasty, or not Tasty? That is the Question!

Some people really enjoy the taste of 5-hour Energy. Others hate it. It's really dependent on the individual. I have read many reviews of people who consider the taste of it to be 'tarty' or 'bland'. The three flavors of Lemon-Lime, Berry, and new Orange are all a kind of sweet and sour mix to my taste buds. I have tested it with friends and family members, all having mixed reviews on how it affects them. All in all, I think the taste is up to you!

Being packed with:

Niacin - 150%
B6 - 2000%
Folic Acid - 100%
B12 - 8333%
Sodium - Energy Blend - 1870mg

It's easy to see why it may have such an impact on some people, and a rejecting feeling to others. The Energy Blend contains Amylase, Protease, Lipase, Cellulase, and Lactase. The ingredients in it are as listed: Purified Water; Natural and Artificial Flavors; Potassium Sorbate; Sodium Benzoate and EDTA (to protect freshness); Sucralose.

Flavors, and more Flavors!

Earlier we talked about the three different flavors of Lemon-Lime, Orange, and Berry. There are also other types of the petite drinks, such as: 5-hour Energy Decaf (which does away with the caffeine), and 5-hour Energy Extra Strength.

Extra Strength is one I only recently heard about, and I found it hard to find information online as to why it was more powerful. I do know that it comes in a black, sleek looking designed bottle, and have a sneaking suspicion that it contains more caffeine than the regular bottles. Other than what has been stated, you should go out and pick up a bottle or two. Remember, that if you get to liking them, they come cheaper in bulk! Order some online, pick it up at your local gas station. Have one in the morning, before workouts, for a long night out on the town. Keep yourself energized, alert, and ready for the adventures and perils that may come: Have a 5-hour Energy!