5 hour energy shots

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mjimenez1451
mjimenez1451 Posts: 16 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone know if 5 hour energy shots are bad for you if you take them on a regular basis? I have a very whacky work/family/school schedule (most days up i'm up for 18 or longer) and yes, these shots give me the energy I need but people tell me that it's bad for you. Not to mention that they help curb my appitite too, which is another reason why I take them. Thoughts/knowledge/opinions???

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  • OMGLeigh
    OMGLeigh Posts: 236
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    Not sure, but I find that a bottle of B12 is cheaper and does the same thing.
  • AmandaBroun
    AmandaBroun Posts: 126
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    Ditto Leigh. If you look at the ingredients, it just b vitamins, niacin, and a little caffeine. You could get yourself a month's supply of of vitamins and coffee for the same price as a four pack of the 5 hour energy.
  • pornstarzombie
    pornstarzombie Posts: 297
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    i buy them at the dollar tree. i took one yesterday around noon and was up until 1am. I am not sure how much caffeine is good for you, there is like 100mg of caffeine.

    I just go to 7-11, pick up a cheap coffee, and load my purse down with their little 50mg one shot caffeine things
  • rjt1000
    rjt1000 Posts: 700 Member
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    Does anyone know if 5 hour energy shots are bad for you if you take them on a regular basis? I have a very whacky work/family/school schedule (most days up i'm up for 18 or longer) and yes, these shots give me the energy I need but people tell me that it's bad for you. Not to mention that they help curb my appitite too, which is another reason why I take them. Thoughts/knowledge/opinions???

    no, they're mostly just B vitamins and some minerals.
  • mjimenez1451
    mjimenez1451 Posts: 16 Member
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    Ok, i went and picked up a case at my local Sam's Club. Turns out I got a really good deal per bottle on it. 24 pack for 35 bucks.. comes out to around $1.50 a bottle! Definately beats buying it at 7-11 for $3-$4 a pop! (Plus I don't drink coffee)
  • oldphotography
    oldphotography Posts: 9
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    I use them pre-workout and they significantly improve my performance. It's not good for your heart though because it increases your heart rate. If you have heart problems, it is not recommended to take them.

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