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May 29, 2012
True Colors Original Enhanced Energy Beverage
True Colors Original Enhanced Energy Beverage
Cost- $.60 for 12.0 Oz
Active Ingredients -True Colors Original Enhanced Energy Beverage contains 1 (355ml/12fl. oz.) serving, which contains mg/% USRDA (whichever is available, or both, if listed) of the following: Calories 152, Sodium 180mg/6%, Carbohydrates 36g/12%, Niacin 150%, Vitamin B6 375%, Vitamin B12 120%, Pantothenic Acid 75%. True Colors Original Enhanced Energy Beverage also contains undisclosed amounts of the following: taurine, burnt sugar, caffeine, "flavor" (yes, flavor), inositol, calcium-D-pantothenate.
Calories- 152
Flavor- Citrus
Rating: 2 out of 10
This cheap RedBull wannabe drink does have a similar taste to that of Redbull, though its still not quite as well. I am a fan of Redbull personally so this drink was just a disappointment that left me wanting the real deal after wards
Burnt sugar is the only different type of energy source this drink has and its not a very good one. Definitely didn't feel any source of energy after drinking this.
Bottom Line- I rated True Colors Original Enhanced Energy Beverage an 2 out of 10 because it taste like a fake Redbull and just left me wanting a real one, without ever giving me a bit of energy.
Slap Red Tea Energy
Slap Red Tea Energy
Cost- $.60 for 16.0 Oz
Active Ingredients -Jolt Endurance Shot contains 1 (60ml/2fl. oz.) serving, which contains mg/% USRDA (whichever is available, or both, if listed) of the following: Calories 8, Vitamin B6 50mg/2500%, Folic Acid 500mcg/125%, Vitamin B12 45mcg/750%, Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) 20mg/200%. Then there's the 2.2g "Energy Blend", which contains undisclosed amounts of the following: Glucuronolactone, Taurine, Malic Acid, Caffeine, Guarana Seed Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract.
Calories- 80
Flavor- Berry Tea
Rating: 4 out of 10
Slap Red Tea Energy does not have a clear flavor to it. Mostly it tastes like a berry type of tea. This drink is lightly carbonated, which always confuses me why you lightly carbonated anything. Either has a drink carbonated or not, when it's lightly carbonated it's as if your carbonated drink has begun to get flat. This is never a good thing.
As for the energy I never experienced a sudden burst of energy or even every even noticed that I have had an energy drink at all. This was sorta a disappointment.
Bottom Line- I rated Slap Red Tea Energy an 4 out of 10 because it tastes a confusing mess, no clear flavor and lightly carbonated. Then for the energy I never noticed that I had drank an energy drink at all. I would say don't bother with this drink!
Jolt Endurance Shot Wild Grape
Jolt Endurance Shot Wild Grape
Cost- $2.75 for 2.0 Oz
Active Ingredients -Jolt Endurance Shot contains 1 (60ml/2fl. oz.) serving, which contains mg/% USRDA (whichever is available, or both, if listed) of the following: Calories 8, Vitamin B6 50mg/2500%, Folic Acid 500mcg/125%, Vitamin B12 45mcg/750%, Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) 20mg/200%. Then there's the 2.2g "Energy Blend", which contains undisclosed amounts of the following: Glucuronolactone, Taurine, Malic Acid, Caffeine, Guarana Seed Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract.
Calories- 8
Flavor- Wild Grape
Rating: 4 out of 10
Personally I hate anything that has Grape flavoring. It all just blends together and makes me think I am taking cold medicine from when I was a child. So, with this energy shot being a full grape flavor I was not too crazy about it. The whole time all I could think was that I was being forced to take medicine.
Jolt Endurance Shot Wild Grape did, despite the grape flavoring, have a good boost of energy in it. It was nothing to crazy , like me bouncing off the walls. It gave me the perfect boost that I could tell I had taken an energy shot and it kept me going.
Retail wise the price for this energy drink is nothing great. I definitely would not spend the money on it again, but I also strongly dislike grape. If you're a grape fan you can decided if it's worth your $3.
Bottom Line- I rated Jolt Endurance Shot Wild Grape an 4 out of 10 because it tastes disgustingly strong flavor, but it did have a decent amount of energy once I got over the taste. Sadly the price is definitely not worth suffering through the horrible taste.
May 27, 2012
Red Jak Energy Drink
Red Jak Energy Drink
Cost- $.70 for16.0 Oz
Active Ingredients - Red Jak Energy Drink contains 2 (240ml/8fl. oz.) servings, which contain mg/% USRDA (whichever is available, or both, if listed) of the following: Calories 120, Carbohydrates 31g/10%, Sugars 29g, Niacin 20mg/100%, Vitamin B6 5mg/250%, Vitamin B12 4.8mcg/80%, Pantothenic Acid 5mg/50%, Sodium 130mg/5%, Taurine 947mg, Glucoronolactone 150mg, Panax Ginseng Extract 100mg, Inositol 48mg, L-Carnitine 25mg, Caffeine 82mg.
Calories-120
Flavor- Strawberry/ Cherry
Rating: 6.0 out of 10
Red Jak Energy Drink is a cheap wannabe knock off of RedBull. Though it doesn't taste a thing like RedBull, its Strawberry/Cherry tartness taste is a good one. It is a bit overly tart which could be toned down a bit, making the drink a whole lot better.
Red Jak Energy Drink is over loaded with sugar. With the amount of sugar in it alone you should have a great sugar high but be aware you will also probably also experience the sugar crash! Thankfully not all the energy comes from sugar, or you would be doomed. Red Jak Energy Drink is also loaded with caffeine which should make up for the excessive sugar inside.
So the drink is a little bit too tart. The drink also probably has enough sugar to give you early diabetes it does have a good price. Only $.70 you really cant beat that for not tasting horrible.
Bottom Line- I rated Red Jak Energy Drink an 6 out of 10 because the strawberry/cherry taste is pretty good, just a little bit too bitter. Red Jak is also over loaded with sugar and caffeine, which can give you plenty of sugar now just hopefully you don't crash. But for the low price it's a drink you cant really beat.
May 23, 2012
Everyday Energy Shot!
Everyday Energy Shots!
Cost- $2.00 for 2.0Oz
Active Ingredients -Everyday Energy Shots! contains 1 (250ml/8.5fl. oz.) serving, which contains mg/% USRDA (whichever is available, or both, if listed) of the following: Vitamin B6 2.5mg/125%, Vitamin B12 5mcg/83%, Amino Acid Blend (L-Arginine, L-Glutamine, Taurine) 625mg, Proprietary Energy Blend (Caffeine Anhydrous, Dimethylaminoethanol Bitartrate, Green Tea Leaf Powder, Alpha Lipoic Acid) 118.7mg, Proprietary Herbal Blend (Ginkgo Biloba Lead Powder, Asian Ginseng Root Powder, Eleuthero Root Powder, Huperzine.
Calories-0
Flavor- Lemon Lime
Rating: 8.0 out of 10
Everyday Energy Shots is a new do on the classic energy shots. This energy supplement comes in a box with 10 powder packets and one 2oz reusable energy bottle. This is a great new way to be Greener. Your using way less plastic than if you was to buy a new 52oz energy drink with the bottle each time.
Everyday Energy Shots is not only more environmentally friendly but it also tastes great. This is a perfect Lemon Lime flavored burst of energy. With many packets all you taste is grit and the drink never is full dissolved, not with Everyday Energy Shots. The powdered packets get fully dissolved and are not overly sweetened with artificial sweetener.
Everyday Energy Shots have the perfect amount of energy in it. This powdered packet is just as comparable to most 2 oz energy shots. Plus the packets take up way less space than carrying multiple 2 oz energy bottles.
Bottom Line- I rated Everyday Energy Shots an 8 out of 10 because this drink is environmentally friendly. It saves space and taste great with no grit. Plus this drink leaves you with plenty of energy for the day!
May 22, 2012
Kymera Freakish Energy Mythic Melon
Kymera Freakish Energy Mythic Melon
Cost- $39.99 for 102.0 Oz
Active Ingredients -Kymera Freakish Energy Mythic Melon contains 2 (30ml/1fl. oz.) servings (in the 2oz. Bottle) or 102(30ml/1fl. oz.) servings in the Power Pak, which contains mg/% USRDA (whichever is available, or both, if listed) of the following: Calories 11, Carbohydrates 3g/1%, Niacin 15mg/75%, Vitamin B6 500mcg/25%, Folic Acid 50mcg/13%, Vitamin B12 63mcg/1050%. Each serving also contains a 590mg proprietary blend of undisclosed amounts of the following: Malic Acid, Natural Caffeine, N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine, 1.3 Dimethylamylamine (which appears to be a prohibited performance-enhancing drug), Yohimbine HCI.
Calories- 11
Flavor- Melon
Rating: 9 out of 10
Kymera Freakish Energy Mythic Melon is a heart attack in a 2oz bottle! This little serving of energy is more than enough! 2oz is 2 servings and one serving is plenty to give you the energy that you need! Not only is the 2oz more than enough energy you can but a container of 102oz!
The drink taste great too! Kymera Freakish Energy Mythic Melon has a great melon taste to it that is not too strong and over powering and it also doesn't have a horrible after taste. This energy shot leaves you both energetic and satisfied!
Bottom Line- I rated Kymera Freakish Energy Mythic Melon an 9 out of 10 because it tastes its just right! The energy level is unlike any other energy shot, one serving is more than enough to keep you going!
May 21, 2012
Vitality Boost Energy Drink
Vitality Boost Energy Drink
Cost- $1.25 for 8.1 Oz
Active Ingredients -Vitality Boost Energy Drink contains 1 (250ml/8.1fl. oz.) serving which contains mg/% USRDA (whichever is available, or both, if listed) of the following: Calories 156, Carbohydrates 39g, Sugars 33g, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 62%, Calcium 1%. Vitality Boost Energy Drink also contains undisclosed amounts of the following in this order: Tea Extract (caffeine under 200 ppm), inositol, taurine, nicotinamide, calcium pantothenate, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6.
Calories- 156
Flavor- Apple
Rating: 4 out of 10
Vitality Boost Energy Drink comes from Taiwan, so you can find it at some Asian markets. This drink is lightly carbonated and is not as sugary as other Asian energy drinks. The taste itself is not too bad. It has got a fruity taste, mostly an apple taste. It is also not as syrupy as most other Asian drinks which is a nice surprise.
Vitality Boost Energy Drink does not give you the energy that it says it will. After I drank this I felt no noticeable difference in my energy than from before I drank it. Which is a disappointment because it is and energy drink after all.
Bottom Line- I rated Vitality Boost Energy Drink an 4 out of 10 because it tastes good, lightly carbonated and not super syrupy. However for being an energy drink it is horrible with no energy kick to be seen.
Cintron Liquid Energy Tropical Azul Sugar Free
Cintron Liquid Energy Tropical Azul Sugar Free
Cost- $1.79 for 8.4 Oz
Active Ingredients -Cintron Liquid Energy Tropical Azul Sugar Free contains 1 (250ml/8.4fl. oz.) serving which contains mg/% USRDA (whichever is available, or both, if listed) of the following: Calories 0, Carbohydrates 0, Sugars 0, Niacin 20mg/100%, Vitamin B6 4.23mg/210%, Vitamin B12 5.07mcg/80%, Pantothenic Acid 5mg/50%, Sodium 220mg/9%, Potassium 15mg/less than 1%, Caffeine 89.85mg, Taurine 528.54mg, Glucuronolactone 26.4mg, Inositol 52.8mg.
Calories- 0
Flavor- Tropical Azul
Rating: 7 out of 10
Cintron Liquid Energy Tropical Azul Sugar Free is a great sugar free energy drink solution. Unlike other sugar free energy drinks this one does not leave you with a absolutely horrible after taste from the artificial sweetener. This drink itself tastes pretty good no real complaints there.
Cintron Liquid Energy Tropical Azul Sugar Free has all of the essential energy supplements and even contains more caffeine than competitive sugar free energy drinks. After drinking Cintron Liquid Energy Tropical Azul Sugar Free I got a good energy boost which was much needed.
Bottom Line- I rated Cintron Liquid Energy Tropical Azul Sugar Free an 7 out of 10 because it tastes good without a horrible after taste and the drink has good sources of energy that will keep you energized for your day.
Gamma Labs Pre-Training Formula Tropical Punch
Gamma Labs Pre-Training Formula Tropical Punch
Cost- $31.95 for 180.0 Oz
Active Ingredients -Gamma Labs Pre-Training Formula Tropical Punch contains 15 (15.3g (12fl.oz. when diluted)) servings which each contain mg/% USRDA (whichever is available, or both, if listed) of the following: Calories 20, Carbohydrates 1g/less than 1%, Vitamin C 100mg/167%, Vitamin E 25IU/83%, Niacin 20mg/100%, Vitamin B6 10mg/500%, Vitamin B12 250mcg/4167%, Sodium 80mg. Then Gamma Labs Pre-Training Formula Tropical Punch 426mg Energy Complex, which contains undisclosed amounts of the following: Caffeine Anhydrous, Mucuna Pruriens (20% l-dopa), acetyl-L Carnitine and ATP. Then there's the 10.876g Creatine Pump Complex, which contains undisclosed amounts of the following: Taurine, Creatine Complex (creatine momohydrate, creatine magnapower (TM), dicreatine malate), Arginine Complex (L-arginine, L-arginine AKG, L-arginine malate), beta alanine, glycerol, Guanipro (TM) guanidino propionic acid, citrulline malate, Gynostemma pentaphyllum whole plant extract and L-norvaline. Further still, Gamma Labs Pre-Training Formula Tropical Punch contains a 500mg Focus Complex, which contains undisclosed amounts of the following: L-Tyrosine, N-acetyl tyrosine, Bacopa monnieri whole plant extract (20% bacopin), vinpocetine and Huperzia serrrata whole plant extract (5% huperzine-A). Lastly, Gamma Labs Pre-Training Formula Tropical Punch contains a 400mg Antioxidant complex that contains undisclosed amounts of the following: Acai berry (Euterpe olercea) and pomegranate fruit.
Calories- 20
Flavor- Tropical Fruit
Rating: 6 out of 10
Gamma Labs Pre-Training Formula Tropical Punch is one of the first of its kind. There are many training supplements out there but there are not many energy and training supplements. Obviously this product is highly geared toward those who are in the gym for about 20 hours every day and all they do is flex in the mirror. However is does a have a good blend of energy supplements along with other weight lighting supplements.
Gamma Labs Pre-Training Formula Tropical Punch does have a tropical punch taste to it however it is also accompanied by a chalky protein taste, which any drink that has some sort of protein has so there is really no surprise there.
The container is $32 but once you break it down to servings it really is that bad on how much you pay. So if you're and energy buff and a muscle man this is a great supplement for you.
Bottom Line- I rated Gamma Labs Pre-Training Formula Tropical Punch an 6 out of 10 because the tastes like a chalky Tropical Punch. It has a good blend of both energy and weight lifting supplements. Over all the price isn't the best but when you break it down your getting a fairly good price per serving.
Sheets Energy Strips
Sheets Energy Strips
Cost- $4.99 for 1.0 Oz
Active Ingredients -Sheets Energy Strips contains 5 (2 Sheets strips) servings which contains mg/% USRDA (whichever is available, or both, if listed) of the following: Calories 0, Sugar 0, Carbs 0, Vitamin E Acetate 12mg/40%, Vitamin B6 4mg/200%, Vitamin B12 12mcg/200%, Biotin 60mcg/20%, Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) 10mg/100%, Caffeine Anhydrous 100mg.
Calories- 0
Flavor- Cinnamon
Rating: 9 out of 10
Sheets Energy Strips is a great invention! These simple fruit roll up looking energy strips get the job done! These energy strips taste like cinnamon, which is a little confusing at first because it does look like it would taste like something fruit but none the less they taste good! There is a short lived bitter after taste.
Three of the Sheets Energy Strips is about equal to two Redbulls. So if you're not a fan of energy drinks but need that boost of energy these are perfect for you! Not to mention they are way easier to carry around than a 6 pack of energy drinks,
You can buy a pack of 10 Sheets Energy Strips for $4.99 which comes out to about $1.50 for three which it still less than half for one Redbull!
Bottom Line- I rated Sheets Energy Strips an 9 out of 10 because the taste is great, only a small bitter after taste. The energy kick is perfect for those who don't like drinking the energy drinks. Lastly the strips are a great value deal!
May 12, 2012
Recon Coffee Energy Cola
Recon Coffee Energy Cola
Cost- $2.13 for 12.0 Oz
Active Ingredients -Recon Coffee Energy Cola contains 1 (355/12fl. oz.) serving, which contains mg/% USRDA (whichever is available, or both, if listed) of the following: Calories 0, Fat 0g, sodium 30mg/1%, carbohydrates 0g, sugars 0g, protein 0g, vitamin C 100%, niacin 100%, vitamin b6 190%, vitamin b12 175%, pantothenic acid 50%.
Calories- 0
Flavor- Coffee
Rating:6 out of 10
Recon Coffee Energy Cola is a mixture of coffee and cola, which I'm not sure it is a good mix. I am a big fan of both coffee and cola just not together. The taste wasn't absolutely horrible but I'm not sure that mixing coffee and cola was the smartest idea.
Both coffee and cola usually have a good amount of energy in them and when they happened to be combined they have plenty of energy. In Recon Coffee Energy Cola there are many sources of energy from B vitamins, C vitamins, and Caffeine.
Bottom Line- I rated Recon Coffee Energy Cola an 6 out of 10 because it tastes is not necessarily the best mix of coffee and cola. Though the taste does not make the best match the energy in the drink does have a great source and a plentiful kick.
Natural Highs Adina Vanilla Nut Case
Natural Highs Adina Vanilla Nut Case
Cost- $1.99 for 8.0 Oz
Active Ingredients - Carbohydrates 20g/7%, Vitamin A 4%, Calcium 15%, Protein 4g, Iron 2%, and 100mg of natural caffeine.
Calories- 110
Flavor- Vanilla Nut
Rating:5 out of 10
Natural Highs Adina Vanilla Nut Case is a great tasting sweet and creamy coffee alternative. This drink taste just like something that I would get at a coffee shop to avoid the bitter coffee taste, which is not found in the drink at all, just the creamy smooth vanilla nut taste.
In Natural Highs Adina Vanilla Nut Case you get the same amount of energy that you would get from drinking a regular coffee from your local coffee shop. So there is no crazy energy boost from this drink, but if you are sensitive to energy drinks then the is the creamy sensation for you!
Bottom Line- I rated On Natural Highs Adina Vanilla Nut Case an 5 out of 10 because it tastes is a nice and creamy vanilla nut flavor with no bitter coffee after taste. The energy side is nothing special though, you might as well drink a cup of coffee.
On Go Energy Shot Lemon Lime
On Go Energy Shot Lemon Lime
Cost- $2.99 for 2.0 Oz
Active Ingredients - Taurine, Malic Acid (I consider this active, as it adds the tartness you find in Warhead candies. Likely the active ingredient that makes this taste lemon-lime), N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine (this is described by a variety of sources as doing everything from reducing reaction time to reducing cravings for cocaine in baseheads), caffeine, L-Phenylalanine (An amino acid which you're probably most familiar with because of Phenylketonurics warning on many products, including this one), L-Glutamine (amino acid essential to recover from some illnesses and injury, DNA synthesis, protein synthesis, muscle growth, and some other things), Glucuronolactone (important structural component of nearly all connective tissues). The following % values are contained in each serving, 150% B6, 150% Niacin, 8330% B12, 100% Folic Acid, 100% Riboflavin, 100% Thiamine, 2% Potassium
Calories-8
Flavor- Lemon Lime
Rating:7 out of 10
May 8, 2012
Power Trip Mango
Power Trip Mango
Cost- $1.25 for 16.0 Oz
Active Ingredients - Power Trip Mango contains the following mg/% of USRDA (whichever, or both, if listed on the can) per serving (2 servings in this container): Carbohydrates 27g/9%, Sugars 27g, Caffeine 105mg, Taurine 1g, Glucuronolactone 38mg, Inositol 36mg, Guarana 23mg, Vitamin C 100%, Vitamin B2 100%, Vitamin B3 100%, Vitamin B5 100%, Vitamin B6 100%, Vitamin B12 100%.
Calories-100
Flavor- Mango
Rating:7 out of 10
Power Trip Mango is delicious! I am a big fan of mango and its artificially flavored treats and this is one of them! It does not fall short! It is a bit overly sweet and has a lot of sodium in it which is probably not the best for you to consume.
Power Trip Mango definitely has the energy crammed into it! With almost three times as much energy as other famous energy drinks, and for half the price! Getting 16 oz of this amazing mango flavored drink full of energy for only $1.25 is a great deal!
Bottom Line- I rated Power Trip Mango an 7 out of 10 because it tastes amazing and packs a perfect punch of energy. Plus it's a great price for what you get! Yummmm!
N-Motion Caffeine Free
N-Motion Caffeine Free
Cost- $1.00 for 8.3 Oz
Active Ingredients - Indisclosed amounts of Taurine, Rhodiola, Astragalus, Green Tea Extract, and Evodia.
Calories-110
Flavor- Fruity
Rating: 1 out of 10
Once you open the drink the smell is way too much to handle. After I managed to get over the strong sent I took a sip of the N-Motion Caffeine Free and I almost spit it back up. The taste is horrible im not sure where they came up with the flavoring for this but I can't stand it. So because I could barely take only one sip of the drink I cannot tell about how energized it will make you because I still have no idea!
Bottom Line- I rated N-Motion Caffeine Free an 1 out of 10 because it tastes repulsive and I couldn't even take more than a sip. Don't waste your money!
May 5, 2012
FRS Wild Berry Low Calorie Healthy Energy
FRS Wild Berry Low Calorie Healthy Energy
Cost- $2.00 for 11.5 Oz
Active Ingredients - This can contains 10% real fruit juice, just like the juice pouches you drank at lunch growing up. 7g of carbs, 5g of sugars, 2g dietary fiber. Also, the following mg/USRDA per serving of: Vitamin C 159mg/270%, Vitamin E 79IU/270%, Thiamin 2mg/130%, Riboflavin 2mg/130%, Niacin 26mg/130%, Vitamin B6 3mg/130%, Vitamin B12 8mcg/130%, Quercetin 325mg, Catechins (from green tea leaf extract) 110mg.
Calories-25
Flavor- Wild Berry
Rating: 6 out of 10
The cool part about this drink is that Lance Armstrong represents it, the guy that rides bicycles for a living not Neil Armstrong the one that landed on the moon. The can has some pretty good health benefits saying that its good for you. It doesn't taste too bad to drink either, just make sure that you shake it well before you drink it.
You do get a good energy kick from the FRS Wild Berry Low Calorie Healthy Energy. The energy in this drink comes from Green tea and B Vitamins so you not drowning yourself in caffeine, which is a nice change.
Bottom Line- I rated FRS Wild Berry Low Calorie Healthy Energy an 6 out of 10 because it tastes pretty good and its good for you! The drink also gives you a good energy kick and not all from caffeine.
