The 5 Hour Energy Test

[.X.]

I can not tolerate caffeine well, It makes me a bit shaky and nervous.

So i tried 5 Hour Energy Decaf, not totally caffeine free, but only 6mg, about as much as a half cup of decaf coffee or Hershey candy bar.

I have obstructive sleep apnea, and just have been on a CPAP machine a little over a month now, The sleep apnea had me tired and drained feeling the majority of the time, I never hit realm sleep in my sleep studies. the doctor told me i was getting an equivalent to a 2 hour nap per day, that being every day.

Ok,,,, so i saw the 5 hour energy decaf at a little store, I bought it, figuring what the heck.

I must say, this is a kickass answer for me! It didn't give me a so called boost so to speak, but it woke my brain up thoroughly, my memory and alertness is 110% better. It took about 20 minutes for me to feel the difference, but once it kicked in, it was a ray of sunshine.

The draw back is cost, at $2.99 a 2oz bottle, but even at that, for what it gives me, it well worth it. I have now bought a case of it, and drink the 2oz shot daily.

Any one else have any experiences with this shot, Decaf or with Caffeine????

 

[dWhite]

I didn't like the taste of it.

I've got a high tolerance for caffeine, so I am a heavy coffee, tea and energy drink drinker.

 

[weblord]

most energy drink messes up my stomach i need to go to restroom more frequently.

 

[.X.]

I didn't like the taste of it.

I've got a high tolerance for caffeine, so I am a heavy coffee, tea and energy drink drinker.

The taste is not great to me, but not horrible either, and it only being a 2oz shot, i usually chase it with a drink of Dr,Pepper or something. the benifits it has givin me are almost a miracle. being in a confused and dazed trance of fog most of the time sucks, although not a body boost, at least not in my case, The ability to think clearly and remember things very well, aswell as having a wide awake brain, just rocks for me.

most energy drink messes up my stomach i need to go to restroom more frequently.

I had that on my mind after i bought it, but have never had any problem with stomach aches, cramps, or even discomfort, and no quick trips to the bathroom.

 

[dWhite]

most energy drink messes up my stomach i need to go to restroom more frequently.

This is the result of the energy drink doing what it was made to do... Quick absorption. :P

Your body processes it faster, and that means the bathroom more often.

 

[weblord]

afterwards i feel the same, no energy boost.

This is the result of the energy drink doing what it was made to do... Quick absorption. :P

Your body processes it faster, and that means the bathroom more often.

 

[.X.]

afterwards i feel the same, no energy boost.

Have you ever tried the 5 hour Energy , Weblord?

 

[Epic]

I've heard good things about 5 hour energy. Although I guess if you had it too often you'd become immune to its effects. :P

 

[.X.]

I've heard good things about 5 hour energy. Although I guess if you had it too often you'd become immune to its effects. :P

That is my worry Epic

I hope it is not the case, I need it daily.

Here are the ingredients of the two ounce shot bottle

Vitamin B6 40mg/2000%, Folic Acid 400mcg/100%, B12 500mcg/8333%. Decaf 5-hour energy also contains a 2106mg energy blend of the following in unspecified amounts: Choline, Glucuronolactone, N-Acetyl, L-Tyrosine, L-Phenylalanine, Taurine, Malic Acid, 6mg of caffeine. Lastly, 1mg blend of enzymes: Amylase, Protease, Lipase, Cellulase, Lactase.

 

[mis_chiff]

I'd probably fall down without my coffee,
I've been drinking it for so long I'd be lost ...
can you say "caffeine addiction" :lol:

Is there a big difference in the caffeine rush between
the 5 hour shot and a cup of coffee?

I am a heavy coffee drinker, at least 20 a day...no joke!
Ironically, I don't have any trouble getting to sleep
That's all I drink, no pop, no juice, no milk - no gatorade (yuck)
never found anything that tastes like my coffee! :hearts: :blink:

 

[.X.]

I'd probably fall down without my coffee,
I've been drinking it for so long I'd be lost ...
can you say "caffeine addiction" :lol:

Is there a big difference in the caffeine rush between
the 5 hour shot and a cup of coffee?

I am a heavy coffee drinker, at least 20 a day...no joke!
Ironically, I don't have any trouble getting to sleep
That's all I drink, no pop, no juice, no milk - no gatorade (yuck)
never found anything that tastes like my coffee! :hearts: :blink:

The other day i tried a Mountain Dew with it, just to see, and i had no different results. a little nervousness from the Mountain Dew, but that is all.

I wish i could withstand your caffeine intake, even 1/4 of it would be great

 

[dWhite]

Is there a big difference in the caffeine rush between
the 5 hour shot and a cup of coffee?

The 5 hour energy has 6mg of caffeine per 2 ounce shot. Regular drip coffee has over 100mg of caffeine per 8 ounce.

The other day i tried a Mountain Dew with it, just to see, and i had no different results. a little nervousness from the Mountain Dew, but that is all.

I wish i could withstand your caffeine intake, even 1/4 of it would be great

Should see me. I drink a full pot of coffee every day.

 

[mis_chiff]

I wish i could withstand your caffeine intake, even 1/4 of it would be great

All this talk about coffee, I gotta go get one now :lol:

Regular drip coffee has over 100mg of caffeine per 8 ounce.

Per 8 oz...yikes...I have a large cup, 8 oz isin't enough :lol:

 

[.X.]

The 5 hour energy has 6mg of caffeine per 2 ounce shot. Regular drip coffee has over 100mg of caffeine per 8 ounce.



Should see me. I drink a full pot of coffee every day.

If i could just tolerate 4 cups a day, I would be ecstatic

I had to stay in the hospital over night about a month ago, cause my blood pressure was 166/118 , now i am on blood pressure med, they told me i was about a cup of coffee away from a stroke

 

[mis_chiff]

Maybe you should email them these links,
there is hope
http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/0...-consumption-with-reduced-stroke-risk-in-men/

And both coffee and tea are noted to be rich in substances called ‘antioxidants’ which, in theory at least, could give them cardiovascular disease-protective potential. Overall, the news look good for coffee and tea drinkers of both sexes

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/576548

June 24, 2008 — High consumption of coffee or tea every day appears to protect male smokers against at least 1 type of stroke, a new study suggests

 

[.X.]

Maybe you should email them these links,
there is hope
http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/0...-consumption-with-reduced-stroke-risk-in-men/

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/576548

They are southern Hillbilly doctors chiff -lol at least these doctors were, I kept telling my wife, get me the hell out of here, they are going to kill me!!

 

[firefly]

I can't live without 8-15 coffee's a day, sometimes more and I run on 4-5 hrs sleep a night.

I'm the poster child for all things bad unfortunately, as my whole body runs on mainly caffeine and nicotine.

Can't let too much blood get into my ine stream.

 

[hiyip]

I need my coffee first thing in the morning or I go beserk! LOL. I have never tried the 5 hour energy kick...I prefer to get my daily dose of caffeine in a hot cup!

 

[James]

Wow, I can drink like 5L's of coke in a day, afew cups of coffee then the next day I won't have caffeine withdrawals.

I can honestly live without a coffee, I haven't had a cup of coffee in about 3 weeks.

 

[holyroller]

This is the result of the energy drink doing what it was made to do... Quick absorption. :P

Your body processes it faster, and that means the bathroom more often.

Its also the amount of sugar in many of these drinks, this can have the effect of loosening things up down that end.