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(Message started by: beachmusic on Apr 24^th, 2008, 9:57pm)

Title: 5 hour energy drink? HELP
Post by beachmusic on Apr 24^th, 2008, 9:57pm

Does anyone know how this drink compares to a Redbull? I do know that this drink says is 2 oz vs. 8.3 so that says a lot and it has 4 calories vs 110 but I am trying to find out about the caffiene and taurine content. I hate Redbull so if I could swig down something much quicker it would be so nice :)

It is supposed to be sugar free and full of vitamins but hey it may be toxic..... :o :o
Mary Ann

Title: Re: 5 hour energy drink? HELP
Post by kevmd on Apr 24^th, 2008, 10:18pm

Hey.....can't say I have ever heard of it but please tell me you are still pain free. I cn't stand the taste of most energy drinks but the one I can stomach is the Rock Star mix of orange, mango, passion fruit. Doesn't sound like a manly drink but the other stuff makes me gag trying to guzzle it

Title: Re: 5 hour energy drink? HELP
Post by Perediablo on Apr 24^th, 2008, 10:26pm

Kevmd,

Rockstar has 3 more new ones that actually taste good. They are all coffee based. The caffeine is a little higher at 120 instead of 80, but they do taste good. The first is Roasted Mocha, then Roasted Vanilla, and finally Roasted Latte. They have a little more umph than the starbucks double shots and taste more like coffee. I recommend them highly.

Eric

Title: Re: 5 hour energy drink? HELP
Post by mezza on Apr 24^th, 2008, 10:36pm

what is the actual name of the drink? If it is supposed to last 5 hours i'll give it a whirl-

Maybe somewhere in the thread I missed the name- surely it can't be called HELP? :) or is it?

Title: Re: 5 hour energy drink? HELP
Post by beachmusic on Apr 24^th, 2008, 10:49pm

The actual name is 5-hour ENERGY here is a link http://www.5hourenergy.com/compare.asp I really wish folks would check it out cause I hate em all but am a bit intrigued by the 2oz thing.

And Kev feeling so much better than I was but nothing like a human should! Hey how how about you, proud papa? You feeling any better and or getting any rest?

Title: Re: 5 hour energy drink? HELP
Post by DragonSlayer on Apr 24^th, 2008, 10:51pm

I've seen some of those little bottles at gas stations etc.
The only one that I've read the label on showed Caffeine
as the main ingredient and promoted vitamin content
also. I didn't notice any Taurine on the label of that one
but there are several different ones on the market.
My understanding is the Taurine gives your system a
boost to absorb the caffeine faster.

You might want to try a google search of the brand or Mfg.
and see if there is any info that way.

Title: Re: 5 hour energy drink? HELP
Post by Racer1_NC on Apr 24^th, 2008, 10:53pm

Appears to have the right stuff in it, but if that web page gives amounts, I can't find them.

B

Title: Re: 5 hour energy drink? HELP
Post by Linda_Howell on Apr 24^th, 2008, 10:58pm

They sell them in almost every liquor store.

Right there at the counter. Little itty-bitty container. Price of $3.99 in California is a big turn-off for me. Give me my rock star..

Title: Re: 5 hour energy drink? HELP
Post by DragonSlayer on Apr 24^th, 2008, 10:58pm

There you go. You posted while I was typing LOL ;;D

http://www.5hourenergy.com/ingredients.asp

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 caffeine comparable to a cup of the leading premium coffee. Limit caffeine products to avoid nervousness, sleeplessness, and occasional rapid heartbeat.

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.

While it doesn't give the mg of each Taurine is the first item listed for ingredients.

http://www.5hourenergy.com/images/prodshotWithLabel.jpg

Title: Re: 5 hour energy drink? HELP
Post by sandie99 on Apr 25^th, 2008, 2:47am

It's odd that it doesn't clearly tell how much it contains taurine. Back in here all the energy drinks mention it clearly, which is great, because some of them do not have enough of taurine/caffeine to be useful.

Sanna

Title: Re: 5 hour energy drink? HELP
Post by kcopelin on Apr 25^th, 2008, 12:12pm

I'm gonna pick one up today and try it. If it lasts for 5 hours it maybe cheaper in the long run than Rock Star.

kathy the human guinea piglet

Title: Re: 5 hour energy drink? HELP
Post by Giovanni on Apr 25^th, 2008, 4:04pm

It would be interesting to know any positive results from 5 hour energy as purchasing an emergency red bull can sometimes be difficult. These little suckers can be kept in the glove compartment, etc.

The price would be the biggest drawback to me.

John

Title: Re: 5 hour energy drink? HELP
Post by debOUCH on Apr 28^th, 2008, 6:53pm

i emailed the company 4 u gf! lets c if they answer me!!!

Title: Re: 5 hour energy drink? HELP
Post by Superdave on Apr 28^th, 2008, 10:45pm

I use those 5 hour energy drinks. Also come in 6 and 8 hour.

They fit in your pocket and you can find them on ebay for around a buck apiece. I don’t know the tauren content but they hit you like a ton of bricks. I have aborted attacks with them just like redbull :)

They taste like s%^t because they are sugar free, but at least it’s only one shot :P

Superdave

Title: Re: 5 hour energy drink? HELP
Post by beachmusic on Apr 30^th, 2008, 5:43pm

on 04/28/08 at 18:53:16, debOUCH wrote:

i emailed the company 4 u gf! lets c if they answer me!!!

Thanks, Deb
Lemme know if you hear anything. I bought one today and will give it a try, or maybe 1/2 of one. Those things sound strong [smiley=eek.gif]

Title: Re: 5 hour energy drink? HELP
Post by George_J on Apr 30^th, 2008, 9:42pm

Well, I bought one of those things and tried it. Slugged it to get the full effect, you know...

Needs sugar. That artificial sweetener stuff just doesn't cut it for me. BTW, phenylketoneurics be advised.

Tasted a bit like warm liquified fruit-flavored Life Savers, if you can imagine such a thing.

I don't know how much taurine is in it, but I doubt that it's a lot--you know that "icky" taurine smut-flavor in the back of your throat? It's missing. Good amount of caffeine--a zing like a cup or two of coffee. And something I've never gotten from any energy drinks I've tried: A niacin rush. (Mild flush to face and hands, a not-unpleasant tingling sensation.)

I'm out of cycle, so I don't know whether it would have the same Beast-Quelling effect as a Red Bull.

Let it never be said that I'm not willing to be a guinea-pig for you all. ;)

Best,

George

Title: Re: 5 hour energy drink? HELP
Post by beachmusic on May 1^st, 2008, 4:49am

Well thanks George. Sounds pretty disgusting... I am holding out for the company to write Deb back ;;D

Title: Re: 5 hour energy drink? HELP
Post by debOUCH on May 1^st, 2008, 8:49am

dont hold ur breath there gf on that company writing me back!! so far nothing..................

Title: Re: 5 hour energy drink? HELP
Post by TomM on May 1^st, 2008, 1:55pm

From reading the lable it has a boat load of caffeine and b12.

Title: Re: 5 hour energy drink? HELP
Post by beachmusic on May 1^st, 2008, 7:45pm

Why the heck it will not list it's taurine count disturbs me >:(
If I weren't so darn lazy I would try calling them.

Title: Re: 5 hour energy drink? HELP
Post by John Michael Smith on May 2^nd, 2008, 1:05pm

Walgreens carries it also.

Title: Re: 5 hour energy drink? HELP
Post by Giovanni on May 3^rd, 2008, 11:48am

I tried one on Friday as I was riding my motorcycle back from Virginia and developed my usual lower level afternoon kip. I slugged the little sucker down (grape flavor, I think), and fairly quickly the symptoms disappeared. Probably a bit quicker than red bull.

I believe that the stronger version would be better, because a couple hours later I had developed another.

Experimenter, :D

John