- B6
This 5-hour ENERGY® shot ingredient can also be found in many foods including fortified cereals, beans, meat, poultry, fish, fruits and vegetables, Vitamin B-6 plays a key role in the production of amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. Vitamin B-6 is used in the creation of DNA and is involved in over 100 crucial chemical reactions in our bodies. It also helps form nearly all new cells in our bodies. - B-12
Vitamin B-12 is involved in a variety of important bodily functions, including the production of amino acids and the processing of carbohydrates into energy. NIACIN (VITAMIN B-3) - Niacin
plays a key role in converting fats, proteins, carbohydrates and starches into usable energy. * This 5-hour ENERGY® shot ingredient can also be found in food sources including meat and dairy products, leafy vegetables, broccoli, tomatoes, avocados, nuts and whole grains.
5-hour ENERGY® products were created for hard-working, busy adults, but everyone is different. Some people can take the maximum daily amount of 5-hour ENERGY® shots (two bottles per day spaced several hours apart), while others find they do well taking less. To learn how 5-hour ENERGY® shots work best for you, take just half a bottle to start. Wait about 10 minutes, then decide if you still need an additional boost
Some people are sensitive to having elevated amounts of niacin (vitamin B-3) in their bodies. This can result in an increase in blood flow near the skin or “flushing.” Should you experience a niacin flush, it will generally go away in a few minutes. To help avoid a possible reaction, take half a bottle and save the rest for later.
- CITICOLINE
Citicoline is a water-soluble compound essential for the synthesis of phosphatidylcholine, a constituent of brain tissue. Citicoline plays a role in neurotransmission and can help support brain function. * - TYROSINE
This 5-hour ENERGY® shot ingredient is an amino acid that transmits nerve impulses to the brain. Tyrosine is found in meat, dairy, fish and grains. - PHENYLALANINE
Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid that enhances alertness. * It’s found in dairy products, avocados, legumes, nuts, leafy vegetables, whole grains, poultry and fish. - TAURINE
This ingredient is a naturally occurring chemical substance present in meat, fish and dairy products. Taurine can be found in the white blood cells, skeletal muscles, heart and central nervous system of human adults. Taurine 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. * - MALIC ACID
Found naturally in fruits (especially apples), malic acid is synthesized by the body during the process of converting carbohydrates to energy. - GLUCURONOLACTONE
A natural metabolite found in the human body, glucuronolactone is produced by the metabolization of glucose in the liver. It has been shown to reduce sleepiness*. - CAFFEINE
Regular Strength 5-hour ENERGY® shots contain caffeine comparable to 8 ounces of the leading premium coffee. Extra Strength 5-hour ENERGY® shots contain caffeine comparable to 12 ounces of the leading premium coffee. Caffeine provides a boost of energy and a feeling of heightened alertness. *
How should I take a 5-hour ENERGY® shot?
Take half a bottle for moderate energy. Take a whole bottle for maximum energy. Do not exceed two shots daily, consumed several hours apart. Discard any unused product within three days after opening. Refrigeration not required.
How many bottles of 5-hour ENERGY® can I take per day?
We recommend taking no more than two bottles of 5-hour ENERGY® per day. Be sure to space them several hours apart.
Who should not drink 5-hour ENERGY®?
- Women who are pregnant or nursing
- Children
- People diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU)
- 5-hour ENERGY® shots contain phenylalanine. NOTE: 5-hour ENERGY® does not
contain aspartame.
- 5-hour ENERGY® shots contain phenylalanine. NOTE: 5-hour ENERGY® does not
Check with your doctor before taking a 5-hour ENERGY® shot if…
- You are currently taking any prescription medications
- You have been advised by your physician to avoid stimulants or caffeine
- You have a medical condition that makes you concerned about taking it
- You are concerned about taking it for any reason
Other Concerns?
- Diabetics: While 5-hour ENERGY® is sugar-free, we would still advise you to contact your doctor before taking a 5-hour ENERGY® shot.
- Animal products: No animal products are added to 5-hour ENERGY® shots.
Have 5-hour ENERGY® shots been approved by the FDA?
No, they haven’t. Dietary supplements like 5-hour ENERGY® shots don’t need to be approved by the FDA. However, dietary supplements are stringently regulated and must comply with the provisions of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act as regulated by the FDA.
5-hour ENERGY® products are sweetened with sucralose.
No.
No.
No.
The manufacturing process does not include adding gluten/wheat/yeast/peanuts/animal products.
This product will quench your thirst, but there is no substitute for water. 5-hour ENERGY® drinks are a refreshment product.
My can is busted/leaking
You may submit a replacement request via mail. The address is: Living Essentials, Attn: Energy Drink, 38995 Hills Tech Dr., Farmington Hills, MI 48331 or via email to email@help.5HourEnergy.com. Please include a copy of your receipt for the can along with your name and address and indicate that you would like a refund or replacement. If you do not have your receipt, you may send the can. Cans received as promotional gifts with purchases of 5-hour ENERGY® shots from the website will not receive refunds.
Note: Refund and replacement requests can take approximately 4-6 weeks to arrive.
The product was flat (has no carbonation). I want a new one.
We are sorry to hear that you were dissatisfied with your purchase of a 5-hour ENERGY® drink. You may submit a replacement request via mail. The address is: Living Essentials, Attn: Energy Drink, 38995 Hills Tech Dr., Farmington Hills, MI 48331 or via email to email@help.5HourEnergy.com. Please include a copy of your receipt for the can along with your name and address and indicate that you would like a refund or replacement. If you do not have your receipt, you may send the can. Cans received as promotional gifts with purchases of 5-hour ENERGY® shots from the website will not receive refunds.
Note: Replacement requests can take approximately 4-6 weeks to arrive.
I received the wrong flavor.
You may submit a replacement request via mail. The address is: Living Essentials, Attn: Energy Drink, 38995 Hills Tech Dr., Farmington Hills, MI 48331 or via email to email@help.5HourEnergy.com. Please include a copy of your receipt for the can along with your name and address and indicate that you would like a refund or replacement. If you do not have your receipt, you may send the can. Cans received as promotional gifts with purchases of 5-hour ENERGY® shots from the website will not receive refunds.
Note: Replacement requests can take approximately 4-6 weeks to arrive.
Is this approved by the FDA?
Food and dietary supplements are not approved by FDA.
Will this product hydrate me during sports/working out?
This product will quench your thirst, but there is no substitute for water. 5-hour ENERGY® drinks are a refreshment product.
I was charged a deposit for my 5-hour ENERGY®, where can I go to receive my refund?
For additional information on where to find redemption centers, visit the following websites:
- California Beverage Container Recycling Program
- Connecticut Bottle and Can Redemption Centers
- Hawaii Redemption Centers
- Iowa Beverage Containers Control Law
- Maine Beverage Container Redemption
- Massachusetts Bottle & Can Recycling
- Michigan Beverage Containers Law
- New York Returnable Container Act
- Oregon Bottle Bill & Redemption Center
- Vermont Beverage Container and Redemption Law
