5-hour Energy
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5-hour Energy
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| Type | Energy shot |
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| Manufacturer | Living Essentials |
| Country of origin | Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA |
| Introduced | 2004 |
| Color | Pink |
| Flavor | Fruit |
| Variants | Original, Decaf, Extra Strength |
| Website | 5hourenergy.com |
5-hour Energy (stylized as 5-hour ENERGY) is a flavored energy shot made by Innovation Ventures. The product is manufactured in Farmington Hills, MI.[1] It is sold in 2-oz (59 mL) containers. The company's invention [2] of the 2-ounce shot in 2004[3] sparked a wave of "energy shot" drinks[citation needed]. The product complies with the provisions of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act as regulated by the FDA and is vegetarian and certified Kosher, according to the company's website. The product contains no sugar or herbal stimulants.[4]
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Ingredients
The ingredients of the drink are, in order of listing, taurine, glucuronolactone, malic acid, N-Acetyl L-tyrosine, L-phenylalanine, caffeine, and citicoline.[5] The maker claims the product "contains caffeine comparable to a cup of the leading premium coffee."
Caffeine
An October 2010 analysis by ConsumerLab.com found the caffeine content of a full bottle of 5-Hour Energy is 207 mg,[6]. The maker claims the product "contains caffeine comparable to a cup of the leading premium coffee." The directions on the 5-Hour bottle recommend taking half of the contents (103 mg of caffeine) for regular use, and the whole bottle for extra energy. A regular cup of coffee has less than 100mg/250 ml cup).[7] The Mayo Clinic recommends daily caffeine intake remain below 200-300 mg a day and suggests that consumption over 500-600 mg a day can lead to nervousness, restlessness, irregular heartbeats and insomnia.
However, another source (energyfiend.com) claims that they have been told directly by the company that makes 5 Hour Energy, and quotes the company as saying that a standard bottle of 5 Hour Energy contains 138mg of caffeine. With a full bottle of Extra Strength 5 Hour Energy being reported to contain 50% more caffeine than a standard bottle, the Extra Strength bottle should contain the previously quoted 207mg, which would be exactly 50% more than the original 138mg. It is unclear at this time which is the correct measurement of caffeine for a regular bottle of 5 Hour Energy. [8]
http://www.energyfiend.com/caffeine-content/5-hour-energy
B vitamins
B vitamins are water soluble and easily eliminated in the urine.[9] The Linus Pauling Institute comments that "No toxic or adverse effects have been associated with large intakes of vitamin B12 from food or supplements in healthy people," whereas B12 deficiency can lead to a wide variety of conditions such as depression, cancer and Alzheimer's disease. Their recommended daily dose of B12 is 30 mcg, much lower than the amount found in 5-Hour Energy.[10][11][12]
For vitamin B6 supplements, the FDA defines a safe upper limit of 100mg/day. While one 5-hour Energy contains less than half this amount, excessive intake of vitamin B6 supplements can cause partially irreversible neuropathy.[13][14] This information should be considered if you are already taking vitamin B6 supplements or are drinking more than one 5-hour Energy a day.
Citicholine
Citicholine is a naturally occurring brain chemical that has been found to be important to brain function and circulation in the brain. It is used to treat dementia, heat trauma, memory loss and Alzheimer's disease.[15] Citicholine has been shown to help with age related memory problems and brain focus.[16] For memory decline, 1000-2000 mg a day is advised.[17]
| Contents[5] | Amount | % Daily Value |
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| Vitamin B3 (as Niacinamide)* | 30 mg | 150% |
| Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 40 mg 0 mg (Decaf 5 hour energy) |
2000% 0% |
| Folic acid (vitamin B9) | 400 µg | 100% |
| Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) | 500 µg | 8333% |
| "Energy Blend" (see below) | 1870 mg | Daily value not established |
Effectiveness
Consumer Reports reviewed a double blind study and reported that "5-Hour Energy will probably chase away grogginess at least as well as a cup of coffee."[6] They went on to state that "little if any research" indicated that amino acids and B vitamins would result in a difference in energy level.[6] However, fatigue, poor concentration and depression are often signs of a B vitamin deficiency, [18] and some of the other ingredients, such as citicholine, have been shown to be beneficial in assisting brain function and circulation. [19]
Warnings
5-hour Energy should be avoided by children 12 and under and nursing or pregnant women.[6]
Variations
| Flavor | Decaf | Extra Strength |
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| Berry (Original) |
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| Lemon/Lime |
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| Orange |
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| Citrus |
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| Grape |
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| Pomegranate |
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Lawsuits
Innovation Ventures has sued the makers of products such as "6-Hour Power" and "8-Hour Energy" for trademark infringement.[1]
A deceased customer's family sued Living Essentials, the manufacturer of 5-hour Energy, alleging that repeated consumption of the drink for a period of one month caused a heart attack, that the product was deceptively labeled with regard to health hazards, and that, absent the deception, the decedent would not have consumed the product.[20] This case was voluntarily dismissed on December 5, 2011.[21]
Notable People
Manoj Bhargava is the founder and CEO of 5-Hour Energy. [22]
See also
References
- ^ a b O'Connor, Clare. "The Mystery Monk Making Billions With 5-Hour Energy". Forbes Magazine. http://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2012/02/08/manoj-bhargava-the-mystery-monk-making-billions-with-5-hour-energy/. Retrieved Feb 27, 2012.
- ^ Murphy, Eamon. "5-Hour Energy: A Success Equal Parts Caffeine, Chemistry and Meditation". Daily Finance. http://www.dailyfinance.com/2012/02/09/5-hour-energy-a-success-equal-parts-caffeine-chemistry-and-med/. Retrieved Feb 9, 2012.
- ^ Lee, Elizabeth. "Energy Shots Review: Do They Work? Are They Safe?". WebMD. http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/energy-shots-review. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
- ^ "Frequently Asked Questions About 5-Hour Energy". http://5hourenergy.com/QandA.asp. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
- ^ a b "How to Use 5-hour energy shots". http://www.5hourenergy.com/healthfacts.asp. Retrieved July 14, 2009.
- ^ a b c d "Can 5-Hour Energy kick your afternoon slump?". Consumer Reports. March 2011. http://www.consumerreports.org/health/natural-health/5-hour-energy-review/overview/index.htm.
- ^ Bunker, ML; McWilliams, M (January 1979). "Caffeine content of common beverages". Journal of the American Dietetic Association 74 (1): 28–32. PMID 762339.
- ^ Mayo Clinic Starr. "Caffeine: How much is too much?". Mayo Clinic. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/caffeine/NU00600.
- ^ "Vitamin B12". University of Maryland Medical Center. http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/vitamin-b12-000332.htm.
- ^ "Micronutrient Information Center: Vitamin B12". Linus Pauling Institute. Oregon State University. http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/vitamins/vitaminB12/. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
- ^ Woolston, Chris (July 14, 2008). "B vitamins don't boost energy drinks' power". The Baltimore Sun. http://www.baltimoresun.com/topic/la-he-skeptic14-2008jul14,0,6796048.story. Retrieved September 2, 2009.
- ^ "Perks of Five-Hour Energy Put to Test". CBS News. February 9, 2011. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/02/07/earlyshow/health/main7326410.shtml. Retrieved January 15, 2012.
- ^ Hathcock, JN (2004). "Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)". http://www.crnusa.org/safetypdfs/011CRNSafetyvitaminB6.pdf.
- ^ Schaumburg H, Kaplan J, Windebank A, Vick N, Rasmus S, Pleasure D, Brown MJ. Sensory neuropathy from pyridoxine abuse. A new megavitamin syndrome. N Engl J Med 1983, 309, 445-448.
- ^ "CITICOLINE". WebMD. http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1090-CITICOLINE.aspx?activeIngredientId=1090&activeIngredientName=CITICOLINE.
- ^ Teather, Lisa. "Dietary CDP-choline supplementation prevents memory impairment caused by impoverished environmental conditions in rats". PubMed. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC548494/?tool=pmcentrez. Retrieved July 9, 2003.
- ^ "Citicholine". WebMD. http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1090-CITICOLINE.aspx?activeIngredientId=1090&activeIngredientName=CITICOLINE.
- ^ Lawson, Willow. "Vitamin B: A Key to Energy". Psychology Today. http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200304/vitamin-b-key-energy. Retrieved April 2, 2003.
- ^ "Citicholine". WeMD. http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1090-CITICOLINE.aspx?activeIngredientId=1090&activeIngredientName=CITICOLINE.
- ^ Koleva, Gergana. "Hearts Attack victims spouse sues 5-hour energy maker for wrongful death". http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/08/03/heart-attack-victims-spouse-sues-5-hour-energy-maker-for-wrongf/.
- ^ Hassell v. Innovation Ventures, U.S. Dist. Ct. W.Tenn., Case No. 2:10-cv-02557-JPM-cgc, Docket Entry No. 81)
- ^ O'Connor, Clare. ". "The Mystery Monk Making Billions With 5-Hour Energy". Forbes. http://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2012/02/08/manoj-bhargava-the-mystery-monk-making-billions-with-5-hour-energy/. Retrieved Feb 8, 2012.
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