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????

 

[.X.]

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

no sugar in 5 hour energy, only 4 calories, that is the great apart about it. no heavy sugar or caffeine. only 2oz's, It is a mere shot.

 

[Phil]

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.

I see in the ingredients that there are some amino acids. Amino acids are what
make up protein and can have positive effects on brain chemistry. Protein itself
will make you more alert. You may want to read up on protein and amino acids
since there's a lot you can benefit from it. No need to go overboard with the
protein but a diet of between 20 to 30 % is generally ideal.
Note: I'm not an expert in this, I just read a lot about nutrition.

 

[liquidcherry]

i used the 5 hour stuff a couple weeks ago when i had my road trip to palm beach and it worked very well....usually i am a coffee addict too, but i couldn't make a routine stop because of time pressure

The only side effect i had was i had prior to the 5hour shot some Red bull...combining them is a bit...let's say heavy(i felt like taking an x'stasy pill) LOL

Cheers

Frank

 

[Humdizzy]

This was the reassurance I needed before having one. I am an energy supplement addict. I usually down between 2 and 4 16 Ounce cans of Red Bull a day. Its becoming expensive.

 

[Phoebe_]

I drink coffee after each meal and breaks.. so meaning to say, my average intake is 5-6 cups/day and it doesn't deter me if I feel bad or something after.

 

[liquidcherry]

This was the reassurance I needed before having one. I am an energy supplement addict. I usually down between 2 and 4 16 Ounce cans of Red Bull a day. Its becoming expensive.

LOL, i am not by all means promoting x' tasy, ok??...even this is a cheaper way to accomplish the adrenalin rush...but...it depends on every individual's chemicals, you know.... :blink:

Cheers

Frank

 

[.X.]

This was the reassurance I needed before having one. I am an energy supplement addict. I usually down between 2 and 4 16 Ounce cans of Red Bull a day. Its becoming expensive.

One 2oz shot should last you 5 hours or more Hummer, It usually last me 7 hours.

 

[Ross]

I have had the 5 hour energy thing and to be honest it really didn't do anything for me. Red Bull is what kicks me in the arse. If i do not have a red bull on a weekday i usually have a cup of coffee first thing in the morning.

 

[.X.]

I have had the 5 hour energy thing and to be honest it really didn't do anything for me. Red Bull is what kicks me in the arse. If i do not have a red bull on a weekday i usually have a cup of coffee first thing in the morning.

Is stimulates my brain and mind very well, the high caffeine energy drink effects, would probably make me really shaky and nervous.

I like the no side effects of it, and it does not keep me awake when time to go to bed.

 

[Ross]

Is stimulates my brain and mind very well, the high caffeine energy drink effects, would probably make me really shaky and nervous.

I like the no side effects of it, and it does not keep me awake when time to go to bed.

I believe it. I have had people tell me that various energy drinks do nothing to them. To the extent that i have seen my brother in law drink a monster 15 mins before he went to bed and he slept like a baby. Not sure how it all works but you have to find what works for you.

 

[.X.]

I believe it. I have had people tell me that various energy drinks do nothing to them. To the extent that i have seen my brother in law drink a monster 15 mins before he went to bed and he slept like a baby. Not sure how it all works but you have to find what works for you.

I usually take the shot right after i awake, about 20 minutes later, I am ready to roll, on average it last me about 7 hours total, so when it is time to wind down, that is not a problem, I will smoke a joint with my wife, and hit the sack.

I have yet to try a double in one day, say...should i need to stay awake longer, I will soon most likely though.

 

[Kryvast]

Checked their website it was sitting on a PR5 domain eh, so it offers a smooth energy boost but no I don't drink one I don't think it's available in my place.

 

[.X.]

Has any one else took the plunge and tried 5 hour energy?

They have a double strength now.

I wouldn't go a day with out, It has been a savior to me, but i hope it effects don't dwindle down because my body get to used to it.

 

[Humdizzy]

I just picked up my first 5 Hour Energy Shot. I bought the Extra Strength one. I don't need it yet, but when I do I'll report back on it.

 

[Humdizzy]

I'm sorry, but this stuff sucks.

 

[Keral_Patel]

I cannot tolerate High energy levels That is why I keep feeding myself with tobbaco. To stay calm and sit on the chair and do the work.

Once upon a time, I did exercised a bit and was feeling very very healthy from inside. But for me more energy levels means more quarrels with others. For me more energy levels means problems for myself.

 

[dmi]

I have never tasted coffee in my whole life. And I don't intend to.

 

[.X.]

I'm sorry, but this stuff sucks.

Hummer, the effects. taste or ?

 

[Humdizzy]

It had absolutely no effect. It was supposed to be the extra strength one. I fell asleep an hour after taking it.

 

[.X.]

It had absolutely no effect. It was supposed to be the extra strength one. I fell asleep an hour after taking it.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, very strange, It does not pack a huge caffeine punch, so perhaps you are used to a big caffeine punch, StarBucks coffee, or energy drink?

A friend of mine has been using it for a bout two weeks now, he is using the standard 5 hour energy shot. He drinks a lot of coffee up until noon as well though.

what he has told me, he said when he was just drinking the coffee alone, his body was ready to go, but his brain wasn't. he said adding in the 5 hour shot, gave him the complete energy, It woke his brain up very well, and it added fuel to the coffee he drinks up until noon.

I only use the decaf 5 hour, so i don't know what a nice load of caffeine mixed with it would do myself, just what he told me.