Since I have a bladder the size of a pine nut, I usually try to avoid caffeine, but there are times when it is the only way to get the job done. Back in college, my go-to source of high octane energy was Red Bull: it powered me through more late night study sessions and all night drives than I care to remember. However, those caffeine binges usually left me shaky and anxious. So when a friend told me how awesome these new 5 hour energy drinks were, I decided to give it a shot (no pun intended).5 hour energy is a much more natural way to get that same energy kick when you need it. It does have about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee, but it's really the b12, taurine, b6, niacin and other herbal supplements that give you the lasting energy you need without the crash (yes I sound like the commercial, but it is true). And in terms of avoiding that crash, I found this stuff is the real deal: no more of that shaky aftereffect where you finished your work or your drive but still have another 2 hours of mind racing before you can go to sleep.
Also, it has no sugar or carbs -- not that at 25 I am super concerned about my daily carb intake -- but that's the deal anyway.
I do however have one disclaimer for this product. I recently had an intense weekend involving driving up to the mountains, snowboarding all day, partying all night, and then doing it all over again. As can be expected, I had more than a few of these to keep myself going. By the time Sunday night rolled around however, my heart was doing some pretty gnarly racing and I couldn't sit still or think clearly at all -- the effect was MUCH worse then having too much coffee. So, my personal recommendation is to keep your intake of these to one a day.
Other than that one disclaimer, I must say this product rocks!
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Re: Too much energy drink:
Sophomore year, I decided to buy something called "BooKoo" - essentially, a 24-oz concentrated Red Bull - before writing a paper.
I remember chugging it and quickly yet mindlessly pacing up and down my room for about an hour while my heart felt like it was about to jump out of my chest.
In other words, I know the feeling.
I had a similar experience with just a overdose on caffeine. I drove from LA to Twin Falls, ID which I believe was 19 hrs. total only stopping for gas and munchies. During the drive I consumed a combination of 5 xtlrg. sized coffees and approx 48oz. of Mountain Dew.
This left me wired far beyond my arrival time and struggling the next few days to feel normal again. I say sustained use of any stimulant can be unhealthy on your body.
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