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5-hour Energy, Energy, analyzed by IngredientMD

Extra Strength

5 ingredients documented, every dose read against the trials. The verdict set below is generated by the engine. 5-hour Energy can't edit it, and neither can we.

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5-hour Energy Extra Strength, front of pack
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The verdict
Part of a stack, not a standalone.
For caffeine-free energy seekers.

Caffeine at 230mg is a clinical dose (115% of optimal), so it delivers on the energy promise. But the 1870mg Energy Blend is a proprietary mix of 6 ingredients where individual doses are unknown. B-vitamins don't provide energy unless deficient. You're paying for a caffeine shot with marketing extras.

Also earned
Convenient 2oz shot format.Zero sugar, zero calories.230mg caffeine delivers reliable energy.Available at every gas station in America.

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The read

5-hour Energy Extra Strength: a solid everyday formula. Lead: Caffeine at 230 mg. Caffeine at 230mg is a clinical dose (115% of optimal), so it delivers on the energy promise. The primary is covered; some supporting doses sit below the studied amounts.

It's a caffeine shot. 230mg in 2oz. The 'energy blend' is proprietary so you can't verify any ingredient dose. B-vitamins don't give energy unless you're deficient. Available at every gas station for $3 when caffeine pills cost $0.03. Marketing in a tiny bottle.

5-hour Energy Extra Strength, front of packWhat's in this, per 1 servings
✓ dose matches what trials used
Caffeine230 mg
Niacinas Niacinamide40 mg
Vitamin B6Pyridoxine HCl40 mg
Vitamin B12Cyanocobalamin500 mcg
Energy BlendTaurine, Glucuronic Acid, Malic Acid, N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine, L-Phenylalanine, Citicoline1870 mg

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