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Five hour energy ingridients
Week Aug.2th-8th
Malic acid-A naturally occurring chemical our bodies require. It is a biochemical product of the Kreb’s Cycle, a chain of reactions involved in the production of cellular energy.
Phenylalanine- An essential amino acid that elevates the mood, enhances memory, alertness and learning and suppresses the appetite.
Week July.27-August.1
Tyrosine-An amino acid that transmits nerve impulses to the brain, elevates mood improves memory and increases mental alertness.
Glucuronolactone- A natural metabolite found in the human body. It is produced by the metabolization of glucose in the liver, and has been clinically shown to reduce sleepiness and sleep-related traffic accidents. It is widely known to improve mental performance, reaction time, concentration and memory.
Week July. 20-26
Caffeine- is a white crystalline xanthine alkaloid that is a psychoactive stimulant drug. Five our has 200mg of Caffeine in one shot.
Niacin- also known as vitamin B3 or nicotinic acid, vitamin that prevents the deficiency disease pellagra. Five our energy shot has 30mg of Niacin.
Five Hour Energy shot vs. Canned Energy Drinks
| Original 5-Hour Energy |
Extra Strength 5-Hour Energy |
Decaf 5-Hour Energy |
Popular Canned Energy Drink |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | 2oz | 2oz | 2oz | 8oz |
| Calories | 4 | 4 | 4 | 100 |
| Sugar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27g |
| Sodium | 18mg | 18mg | 18mg | 180mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 30mg | 40mg | 0mg | 20mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 40mg | 40mg | 40mg | 2mg |
| Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) | 400mcg | 400mcg | 400mcg | 0mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 500mcg | 500mcg | 500mcg | 6mcg |
| Energy Blend | 1870mg | 2000mg | 2106mg | 2500mg* |
| Herbal Stimulants | No | No | No | Yes |
| Caffeine | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |