anyone try '5 hour energy'?

[kuad]

let me know, please.
peace,
k.

[PEWN]

yes now that its in the right place... and it sucked... better off with caffine alone....

[kuad]

really? geez i was hoping it lived up to some of the hype.

[PEWN]

here you go buddy everything you want to know about it..

Vitamins

Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 was first researched in the 1930’s. Its original name was “antidermatitis factor” because skin inflammation seemed to increase when foods with vitamin B6 were absent from the diet. It is difficult to find a molecule in our bodies that doesn’t rely on vitamin B6 for its production. It plays a key role in the production of amino acids, the building blocks of protein. It is used in the creation of DNA. It’s involved in over 100 crucial chemical reactions in our bodies. It helps form nearly all new cells in our bodies.

Here is a brief list of the other things vitamin B6 does:

Helps our nervous system function properly.
Required for the production of hemoglobin, the compound in red blood cells that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Increases the amount of oxygen carried in our blood.
Helps maintain a healthy immune system.
Aids in the processing of carbohydrates for energy.
Food sources of vitamin B6 include fortified cereals, beans, meat, poultry, fish, and some fruits and vegetables.

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
Two Nobel Prizes have been awarded for research involving the study of vitamin B12. Like other B-complex vitamins, vitamin B12 is involved in a variety of important functions. Perhaps its most important function is the development of red blood cells. Another is the development of nerve cells. B12 also participates in the production of amino acids, and the processing of carbohydrates into energy.

Pernicious anemia, a condition caused by vitamin B12 deficiency affects many people over 50 years of age. The condition is not a result of lack of intake of B12, but rather the lack of intrinsic factor, a protein in the stomach required to extract B12 from food. To overcome this problem, doctors recommend that people over 50 take supplemental B12 because it does not require intrinsic factor to be absorbed. Food sources for vitamin B12 include meat, fish, poultry, eggs and milk products.

Niacin (Vitamin B3)
The first laboratory isolation of vitamin B3 occurred during research studies of tobacco in the 1930s, hence niacin is also known as “nicotinic acid.” Niacin is important in energy production. It plays a key role in converting fats, proteins, carbohydrates and starches into usable energy. It also helps remove toxic chemicals from the body, and has been shown to increase the level of HDL (good cholesterol) in the blood. Because niacin opens capillaries and increases blood flow near the skin, elevated doses can cause skin flushing in some people. This is characterized by a red and itchy face and neck that lasts a few minutes. (A form of niacin called niacinamide causes little or no flushing.) Food sources of Niacin include: meat and dairy products, leafy vegetables, broccoli, tomatoes, avocados, nuts and whole grains.

Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
Folate gets its name from the Latin word “folium” for leaf. A researcher in the 1930’s discovered that anemia of pregnancy could be corrected by a yeast extract. The active ingredient in this process was later identified as folate, and was extracted from spinach leaves in 1941. Folic acid, or folate, helps produce and maintain new cells in our bodies. It’s also needed to make DNA and RNA, the building blocks of cells. It works with vitamins B12 and vitamin C to break down proteins and form hemoglobin. It’s very important in pregnancy and preventing birth defects. Folic acid deficiency has been linked with irritability, mental fatigue, forgetfulness, confusion, depression, muscular weakness and insomnia. Food sources of folate include leafy green vegetables, fruits, dried beans and peas.


Energy Blend

Tyrosine
An amino acid that transmits nerve impulses to the brain, elevates mood, improves memory and increases mental alertness. It’s present in meat, dairy, fish and grains.

Phenylalanine
An essential amino acid that elevates the mood, enhances memory, alertness and learning and suppresses the appetite. It’s found in dairy products, avocados, legumes, nuts, leafy vegetables, whole grains, poultry and fish. Click here to read more about phenylalanine.

Taurine
A naturally occurring chemical substance present in meat, fish and dairy products. Vitamin B6 is required by the body to synthesize Taurine from other nutrients. Adult humans have high concentrations of Taurine in white blood cells, skeletal muscles, the heart and central nervous system. It plays a role in digestion, and is used to process potassium, calcium and sodium in the body, as well as maintain the integrity of cell membranes. There is also evidence that Taurine reduces blood pressure. Scientists have investigated Taurine for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, epilepsy, macular degeneration, Alzheimer’s disease, alcoholism and cystic fibrosis.

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. The body synthesizes Malic Acid during the process of converting carbohydrates to energy. It also helps remove high levels of phosphorous and aluminum from the body. The main food source of Malic Acid are fruits, especially apples, which contain the highest concentrations.

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. It also acts as an antidepressant and stimulant.

Caffeine
Provides a boost of energy and feeling of heightened alertness. Caffeine also facilitates the rapid absorption of nutrients, including B-vitamins. 5-Hour Energy contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. People should limit caffeine consumption to avoid nervousness, sleeplessness and occasionally rapid heartbeat.



Enzyme Blend

The enzymes in 5-Hour Energy aid in the rapid breakdown and absorption of proteins, carbohydrates and fats.



Safety

Phenylketonurics
“Phenylketonurics: Contains phenylalanine.” This scary sounding warning has given phenylalanine a bad rap among those with imaginations that run toward conspiracy theories. What’s a phenylketonuric? What’s a phenylalanine? Why am I in danger from it?

The answers are simple. Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid (must be acquired in food) that is used by the brain to produce norepinephrine, a chemical that transmits signals between nerve cells and the brain; keeps you awake and alert; reduces hunger pains; functions as an antidepressant and helps improve memory. It is present in nearly all foods containing protein. Phenylketonurics are people that have a genetic disorder called phenylketonuria (PKU). People with this disorder are unable to metabolize phenylalanine and must adhere to a low protein diet and abstain from foods containing phenylalanine. Babies are tested for PKU at birth so if you have it you already know it. If you never heard of PKU, don’t sweat it. Your doctor figured it out for you years ago.

It’s the presence of phenylalanine in the artificial sweetener aspartame (e.g. Equal, NutraSweet) that has spawned these warnings and suspicion of phenylalanine. Aspartame is used to sweeten many sugar free beverages and chewing gums. But the amounts of phenylalanine in aspartame are an incredibly low risk factor. Far larger quantities of phenylalanine would be obtained by consuming most protein rich foods. Please note: 5-Hour Energy does not contain Aspartame.

Large amounts of vitamins
5-Hour Energy contains large amounts of Vitamin C and many B Vitamins. These vitamins are water-soluble which means that which is not absorbed by the body is simply expelled with no toxic effects. In fact, people on Vitamin B therapy from a doctor receive much larger doses than the amount in 5-Hour Energy.

Niacin flush
A small percentage of people are sensitive to Niacin (Vitamin B3) and may experience a “Niacin Flush” (hot prickly feeling, skin redness) that lasts a few minutes. This is caused by Niacin increasing blood flow near the skin. This can be avoided by taking half a bottle or less at a time.

[kuad]

but it sucks, right?

[PEWN]

i do not care for it... but you might .... its not that expensive give it a try...

[Shane35aa]

I tried it...wasn't impressed...would be okay for driving alot of hours but not a good preworkout supp IMO.

[kuad]

i gavi it a try, kinda sucks.

[LawMan018]

I actually took it for a great effect. Now I didn't take it for working out but for staying up, yeh. I usually take it now when I head down to TJ at nite to go clubbing cuz it keeps me awake throughout and no crashing...

[juicehoe]

its sucks for pre workout

[powerlifter18]

it is not good at all