This is where the whole story falls apart. “If you understand that a ‘calorie’ is defined as an amount of food capable of producing energy., then in order for the 5-Hour Energy Drink to be valid (or any of these type of drinks), it must have calories if it is to produce any energy for the consumer.” Extra Strength contains about as much as 12 ounces of premium coffee, while Decaf 5-hour ENERGY® contains only as much caffeine as a half cup of decaffeinated coffee. Original 5-hour ENERGY® contains about as much caffeine as a cup of premium coffee. It contains zero sugar, zero herbal stimulants and four calories. A regular 8-ounce Red Bull energy drink, by comparison, has 100 calories, and a sugar-free Red Bull has 10 calories.ĥ-hour ENERGY® contains a blend of B-vitamins, amino acids and essential nutrients. The 2-ounce 5-Hour Energy shot, which is artificially sweetened, has 4 calories.
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The sugar-free shots are not only portable but also lower in calories than most energy drinks. Their ingredients vary, but most contain caffeine, B vitamins, and taurine (an amino acid found in food from animal sources) as well as flavorings and artificial sweeteners. Industry heavyweights such as Red Bull, Monster Energy, and Coca-Cola have since introduced their own energy shots.
Living Essentials pioneered energy shots in 2004 with 5-Hour Energy, which still holds more than 75% of the market. In fact, energy shots are the fastest-growing segment of the $4.6 billion energy drink market. Sales of the 2- to 3-ounce shots soared to $544 million in 2008, double those of the previous year, according to Information Resources, a Chicago-based market research firm.
Tired, stressed-out college students and workers have embraced energy shots, which promise a quick, convenient boost with fewer calories and less sugar than full-size energy drinks. Huntoon adds comments throughout the article for clarity
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