5-hour ENERGY® drink - yes or no?

[Baz]

Anyone ever try this:

5-hour ENERGY® Shots - Drink it in Seconds Feel it in Minutes



Does it work?

Thanks!

[Zeke]

Subscribed.

[motion]

I'm afraid to try... a large mild Starbucks puts me into near cardiac arrest.

[Gogar]

Yes; it's nice. Feels nice like B-12/ginseng as opposed to "caffeine nightmare."

[Porsche-O-Phile]

They work great. No crash. It's basically a niacin rush with minimal if any caffeine.

[Baz]

Thanks guys - always wondered about this stuff - wasn't sure if it was just 'snake-oil type hype' or not....

I'll give one a try tomorrow!

[Brando]

Just don't do more than 1 a day... Excessive consumption can lead to liver/kidney problems.

[enzo1]

Caffeine in 5 Hour Energy

[Tobra]

I take a big wollop of niacin like that and it makes me feel like the top of my head is going to come off.

When I find myself lacking energy, I get more exercise and fresh air.

[HardDrive]

I'll stick with my 6 shots of espresso a day thanks.

[azasadny]

Can't be good for you, think about it....

[widgeon13]

No, and never will.

I'm with Tobra, exercise and fresh air.

[juan ruiz]

I was very a skeptic about this product at first so I gave it a try, and I have to tell you that the thing is amazing, I have monitored how it works for me so these are just my individual results.

Within 20 minutes, I can feel the boost already creeping. I can be on the move non stop balls to the walls for about 2 1/2 to 3 Hours after I can i still have the energy but not as intense. I dont think you can have 5hrs of energy out of it.

[widgeon13]

Is this specifically for the guy with the four hour woody?

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by Baz

Anyone ever try this:

5-hour ENERGY® Shots - Drink it in Seconds Feel it in Minutes



Does it work?

Thanks!

I had never had any sort of energy drink (except black coffee) until a long road trip this summer. On the long trip home after 10 days of vacation on the last day I was getting sleepy behind the wheel. That is more deadly than driving drunk. The year before I just ate ice and made frequent stops to stay awake. I had planned ahead and had a bottle of exactly that stuff. It tastes horrible in my opinion but it did exactly what I was hoping it would do. I was no longer sleepy and drove the rest of the way home feeling 100% normal. I was not buzzed or jacked in any way. I felt just fine. I got home, unpacked, washed the car, mowed the lawn and when it was time for bed went right to sleep. I only had one bottle of the stuff, and I have not had anymore since. I will have a bottle in my car next year for my trip to Salt Lake City.

I figure one bottle per year of the stuff can't hurt me.

[JTO]

The niacin flush was visible with me
I didn't like the feeling

[NO LIFT]

I tried it last January on a road trip.

Left Columbus, OH for Paris Island, SC late afternoon and hit major snow near Charleston WV. I knew I was tired already, stopped and bought one at a convenience store. I was surprised how expensive it was, and didn't really care for the grape flavor.

Four inches of snow, lots of blowing snow across the road. Was fortunate enough to have new tires, and was able to cruise just slightly faster than most of the traffic with no issues. I felt OK, didn't really notice the effect (if any) of the 5-Hour Energy.

Out of the snow near Charlotte at 11pm, continued on to Paris Island with no issues.

Long story short, I thought it helped me, but I would only use it in special circumstances.

My $.02

[asphaltgambler]

Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

They work great. No crash. It's basically a niacin rush with minimal if any caffeine.

yes- +1

[Oracle]

Looks like one we have up here.. and was going to try it when I read the Made in China.. and yeah.. like I'm going to drink that.

[Laneco]

I use them when I do 24 hour mountain bike races. I have to be real careful, because at the time I need it, my stomach is real sensitive. Tiny sip. Tiny sip. Between about 2am and 5am it will keep me on the bike and pedaling.

I have to warn you of something bad that happened when I took this one time... I'd finished a 24 in Tuscon, then loaded the truck and kids, and drove to Flagstaff. Got up early, went to the Grand Canyon, then drove to Barstow and got a good night's sleep. The problem with a 24 hour race, is that it is the 2nd day after the race that really makes my wagon drag...

I woke up and 3, rousted the kids, and headed toward Oregon. Somewhere near Stockton, I was feeling really out of sorts. I drank two of these and chased it with a Starbucks double-shot. For a little while, everything was fine, but then I became aware that I was aggressively clenching the steering wheel. White knuckled.

Stopped at a rest area north of Sacramento with my adrenalin just pounding and a literal blood rush in my face. As I was washing my hands after using the restroom, a really nasty looking lady came out of a stall, walked by the sinks and then out the door. No washing. At that point in time, it was the most disgusting thing I could imagine added to the fact that the only way for me to get out was to touch the same door - used a napkin (actually I always do that). I was determined to have a word with her regarding her unsanitary habits. She saw me walking toward her and apparently I didn't have a very pleasant look on my face. She walked faster. I matched her speed. Glancing nervously over her shoulder, she started to jog and get her car keys out. I broke into a full bore sprint. Probably lucky that she hadn't locked her car because she was able to just jump in and literally burn rubber away. I actually chased the car itself out of the parking lot.

By the time I had started running, I had decided to make it a physical altercation. I would describe this as a psychotic break. Others might describe as a simple manifestation of my occasionally bat**** crazy attitude.

I'll tell you this - if you use this, don't over use it. Of course, as it's made in China there's probably melamin in it. Maybe that causes psycho reactions in red headed women!

angela