What's everyone's thoughts on 5 HOUR ENERGY ?

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  • Lisseth03
    Lisseth03 Posts: 518 Member
    I haven't had it in years, but I remember it tasting like crap.
  • danne32339
    danne32339 Posts: 155 Member
    I've tried it a couple of times but I could never tell that it didi any good.
  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
    Never had it. My thoughts are: "If I am tired, get more sleep. If I am feeling lack of energy, eat better and make sure I am taking my iron pill." if my body is telling me it is TOO tired to work out, then I listened to it, rest, eat a heathy snack, then workout.

    A fruit protein smoothie wakes me up and gives me Morning energy. Trader Joes honey-sesame almonds keep me alert on long drives. 'Natural sugar, protein, crunchy'
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    :drinker:
    Never had it! I am a redbull girl :drinker:

    Red Bull is the only drink left that seems to actually help.
  • dme1977
    dme1977 Posts: 537 Member
    let me just say, they and most of the little energy shots are the MOST disgusting tasting thing I have EVER put in my mouth on purpose. I cant get past the taste to even think about using them again. .. Even with a juice, or coffee chaser the taste and after taste is nasty!
  • acksaysbillthecat
    acksaysbillthecat Posts: 64
    I took it once, and no effect at all, even though I am very sensitive to caffeine. Plus caffeine is not good for you, so no reason to start it!
  • sobriquet84
    sobriquet84 Posts: 607 Member
    Plus caffeine is not good for you, so no reason to start it!

    actually... you are incorrect. there are some big health benefits of caffeine.
  • slkehl
    slkehl Posts: 3,801 Member
    It doesn't have any more caffeine in it than a cup of coffee. And it tastes like crap.
  • Loulady
    Loulady Posts: 511 Member
    The only time I've had one was in the middle of an all-night bender, and it was bad news bears.
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    Studies have shown it to have no effect on performance after drinking it, but used post-workout it may help the next workout.

    This is specific to one drink, but most of these energy drinks have similar ingredients.
    One such supplement is XS® Energy Drink which contains B vitamins,
    caffeine, taurine, and an herbal adaptogen blend. XS® Energy Drink is primarily designed and
    marketed as an alertness stimulus; however, it is also marketed to athletes as a performance
    enhancing supplement. The hypothesis of this investigation was that the consumption of XS®
    Energy Drink before exercise would increase aerobic capacity (an increase in Vo2max) and time
    to fatigue, and would decrease time for recovery from the exercise bout.
    Vo2max (p=0.99), time to muscle fatigue (p=0.48), maximum heart rate (p=0.66), VEmax
    (p=0.10), time at which R is greater than 1 (p=0.50), or recovery time to one half Vo2max (p=0.67)
    were not significantly different with ingestion of XS® Energy Drink over placebo. The second
    trial was significantly longer than the first (p=0.01) likely due to the desire to improve exercise
    time or familiarization with the testing procedures. Results showed no physiological effects of
    XS® Energy Drink; however, there is a possibility of psychological advantage.

    http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1307&context=ijes
  • rlmadrid
    rlmadrid Posts: 694 Member
    Caffeine is a crutch.

    You're a crutch!

    Sorry... haven't had my coffee yet. :wink:
  • ErinBeth7
    ErinBeth7 Posts: 1,625 Member
    I didn't notice any difference after trying it, as with any "energy" drink/food/shot.
  • RiversideBabe
    RiversideBabe Posts: 75 Member
    Its coke in a little bottle, so if you like feeling on drugs and coming down and unable to sleep, enjoy!
  • ncthomas09
    ncthomas09 Posts: 322 Member
    I don't necessarily have an issue with caffeine but there are certain energy drinks that I cannot drink because it causes my heart rate to spike and I get PVC's randomly. it can take anywhere from a couple hours later to the next day for me to experience it. For that reason alone I refuse to try 5 hour energy.

    I don't know what it is but monster and sugar free rockstar are the only two I can seem to drink without side effects.
  • docktorfokse
    docktorfokse Posts: 473 Member
    I, for one, love it. It makes me feel awake without hyping me up.
  • Kiswinning
    Kiswinning Posts: 35 Member
    I used it on a daily basis for my afternoon slump.

    My afternoon slumps came from carbs like pasta or bread so I cut them out in the afternoon and I feel a lot better.
    I don't need the energy drink anymore.

    I also incorporated more clean eating and juicing which helps me sleep better.
  • EvaChan83
    EvaChan83 Posts: 10
    I use them, but for me I have to take sleeping pills at night for insomnia and the side effects are well... Making me super lazy the next day. Sometimes the only thing that can push through that daze is a burst of caffeine. Every so often I use them for the extra kick. Caffeine may not always be the best thing but everyone needs different tools to get what they need done. If you need that extra burst then don't feel guilty, everyone is different.
  • purplekitty13
    purplekitty13 Posts: 21
    Some handed them out at an after-lunch meeting. I kept it in my desk until I had a really bad night and was a zombie at work and was out of FRS, so I tried it. Yuck, and not sure how well it worked.

    I much rather have an FRS drink, or even the chews. It was originally developed to help chemo patients maintain energy levels and tastes a whole lot better.
  • butterflycutie
    butterflycutie Posts: 43
    Never tried it. I take a B complex vit and it gives me a lot of energy!
  • ghostpixie
    ghostpixie Posts: 148 Member
    It tastes absolutely disgusting but it works well for me! However I'm trying to cut caffeine out of my diet.
  • clarkeje1
    clarkeje1 Posts: 1,641 Member
    I'm wondering the same thing. I use it at least 5 x a week because its the only thing that can get me energized enough to work out. My boyfriend and I are contemplating buying the ingredients in the 5 hr and making our own energy concoction at home. Safe?
  • mhoward685
    mhoward685 Posts: 129 Member
    run far, run fast. I too a sip of one, once. I don't know how anyone can take that and I know people who drink SEVERAL in a day. I had to admit that my fatigue was from carrying around so much extra weight and being unfit. I have been exercising for 4 months now and I know for some people the energy came right away but not for me. I was extremely tired and had to force myself to the gym every day. I am now starting to get some energy but I had to win it back. I can't imagine depending on something in a bottle and then trying to win your own energy back on top of that.
  • IrishHarpy1
    IrishHarpy1 Posts: 399 Member
    Tried it once... Meh.

    When I want something post-workout or for an afternoon "jump," I'm more of a Monster Rehab gal. Love the Rojo Red or the Protean (yes, they spell "protein" incorrectly!). The Java Monster Light Vanilla one isn't bad either for those who like iced coffee.
  • megvincent91
    megvincent91 Posts: 2
    I think the 5 hour energy is ok, it's not a SUPER boost like an energy drink and it isn't horrible for you. I think it just varies on person to person on how it effects them. I wouldn't suggest it to anyone with any sort of anxiety/heart conditions.
  • emtjmac
    emtjmac Posts: 1,320 Member
    I used to drink coffee daily but I don't take any stimulants anymore.
  • LCgymnast
    LCgymnast Posts: 258
    NO!
  • ToughTulip
    ToughTulip Posts: 1,118 Member
    I just take caffeine pills. A lot cheaper
  • Spartan_Maker
    Spartan_Maker Posts: 683 Member
    You can get 90 Jet Alert caffeine pills (200 mg each) for $3.75 from Walmart.
  • tigerlinly
    tigerlinly Posts: 219 Member
    after workign alot of gas stations and getting to know th guys who deliver it who alot of thm tell the dangers of it more then the good of it as well as consumers who tell more bad then good i have never touched them other then to sell them (I have high blood pressure and was told that they damage the heart and blood pressure)
  • kimosabe1
    kimosabe1 Posts: 2,467 Member
    I love that shi*! It works when I'm super tired.....
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