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Energy5-hour Energy

Extra Strength

It's a caffeine shot. 230mg in 2oz. The 'energy blend' is proprietary so you can't verify any ingredient dose. B-vitamins don't give energy unless you're deficient. Available at every gas station for $3 when caffeine pills cost $0.03. Marketing in a tiny bottle.

5.0/10
DECENT

230mg caffeine in a 2oz shot. That's it. The 'energy blend' is a proprietary mix of cheap amino acids at unknown doses. The B-vitamins don't give you energy unless you're deficient.

5 ingredientsLiquid1 servings
We'd look at alternatives
Evidence
4.0
Dosing
4.0
Synergy
5.0
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Whenwhen needed

Acute energy. Not before 2pm or sleep will suffer.

Foodwith or without food

2oz liquid. Caffeine absorbs faster on empty stomach but may cause jitters.

SafetySome cautions

230mg caffeine in one shot can cause rapid heart rate, anxiety, and jitteriness. Don't combine with coffee or other stimulants.

ResearchLimited evidence

Caffeine works. Everything else in this product is at unknown doses.

What We Like

  • Convenient 2oz shot format.
  • Zero sugar, zero calories.
  • 230mg caffeine delivers reliable energy.
  • Available at every gas station in America.

Watch Out For

  • Proprietary 'energy blend' hides all individual doses.
  • B-vitamins don't give energy to non-deficient people.
  • 230mg caffeine is a lot in one quick shot (jolt + crash).
  • The entire 'energy blend' at 1870mg means each ingredient gets maybe 200-300mg.
  • $3+ per shot when caffeine pills cost $0.03.

Ingredient Breakdown

1 clinical1 adequate1 underdosed
Clinical Adequate Underdosed Overdosed|Bar = % of clinical dose
IngredientDoseStatusvs. Clinical
Caffeine10.0
230 mgCLINICAL
115%
230 mg

of 200mg

CLINICAL
115%
Niacin10.0

as Niacinamide

40 mgADEQUATE
80%
40 mg

of 50mg

ADEQUATE
80%
Vitamin B6

Pyridoxine HCl

40 mgOVERDOSED
400%
40 mg

of 10mg

OVERDOSED
400%
Vitamin B1210.0

Cyanocobalamin

500 mcgUNDERDOSED
50%
500 mcg

of 1000mcg

UNDERDOSED
50%
Energy Blend9.0

Taurine, Glucuronic Acid, Malic Acid, N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine, L-Phenylalanine, Citicoline

1870 mg
1870 mg
In our database (click to learn more) Not yet reviewed

Our Analysis

Best For

Truck drivers and shift workers needing quick energy.People who need caffeine but hate coffee.

Skip This If

Caffeine-sensitive people.Those with heart conditions.Anyone who could just drink coffee.

Time to Feel

10-15 minutes

Value

POOR

How to take: Don't use daily. Caffeine tolerance builds fast at 230mg.

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