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5-Hour Energy Lemon Lime Review
Price: $2.50Available at: GNC
Nutrition Information:
Size: 2.0oz. · Serving Size: 2oz. Calories: 8 · Carbs: 0g · Sodium: 10mg
Ratings:
Combined Reviewer Rating:
8 out of 10
8.99 out of 10 from 14 reviewersNEW! Add Your Thoughts on this Energy Drink
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Can Text:Well, not really a bottle, more of a little vile. Very colorful little bottle, with some guy running through the mountains like he's one of those crazy Ultra Runners rounding his 45th mile in a 50 mile run knowing he probably lost at least one toenail about 30 miles back. They boldly claim 5 hours of energy now, no crash, sugar free, and 0 carbs.
Active Ingredients *Per can, not per serving:
Taurine, Caffeine mainly, but 8333% of your daily allowance of B12, 2000% of B6 as well.
Angie's Review: Reviews posted after May 2007 are written by a guest reviewer referred to from this point forward as "The Stig".
My last experience with a Chaser product ended badly. You may recall my review for Chaser 5-hour Energy Shot which gave me hot flashes and made me feel like I might throw up a hippie. Fortunately Lemon Lime flavored 5 hour Energy tasted much better. It was extremely sweet and tart which is really how I think anything titled lemon lime should taste.
I felt slightly energized, but no where near the extent of Berry flavored 5-hour Energy Shot. I was expecting a similar experience as I'd had with Berry Energy and cleared my schedule for 5 full hours of shaking, running in circles and itching compulsively and was disappointed when I considered taking a nap about an hour later. The folks at Chaser probably got into some sort of trouble and totally nerfed the formula to this new pansy one which, though it tasted better, did not really get the job done in the energy department which seriously downs the value of the product.
The bottle does explain why my skin was so blotchy and red in Chaser 5-hour Energy Shot review calling it a 'niacin flush'. Which is apparently when the niacin increases the blood flow near the surface of the skin. If you believe that look around you quickly because you may see the Men In Black car pulling away somewhere in a rush because they just zapped you with their memory zapper and made up this silly story.
Angie Energy Rating:
5Angie Taste Rating:
9Angie Value Rating:
6Jason's Review:
Firstly, "5-Hour Energy" is no longer "Chaser 5-Hour Energy". I think the lemon-lime tastes significantly better than the original Chaser 5-hour Energy Shot. It's pretty tart, and goes down a little gritty, but this doesn’t detract from the overall experience, and it's certainly worth overlooking since after the fact, you'll feel like you downed a handful of dexies. The bottle does explicitly indicate that I should drink the contents of the package, so that ruled out snorting or injecting it.
This is really energizing, the caffeine content is listed as about the same as a cup of coffee, but since it's condensed to 2oz. and you drink it in about 8 seconds (not the Luke Perry movie), you get the rush pretty fast.
This drink is so energizing that after you drink it, you're transported for exactly 5 hours to a land of rainbows and kittens, where everything but you moves in quasi-slow-motion. This gives you twice as long to laugh at the kittens covering up their biological waste with rainbow sand and gravel. You get to run around like Mario on star, and bulldoze over everything, collecting coins, laying waste to hammer brothers, and rescuing the princess, who is always in another castle. If you don't find the princess within 5 hours, your parents will be very disappointed. You will likely have to go to your room, and think about what you've done.
I was unable to find the princess, which gave me a chance to write this review while thinking about what I've done. So far I've come up with this.
(Extra Cool) Things I've done:
- Carved that sweet lion in the desk in Algebra class
- Emailed Britney Spears and told her she wasn't that hot
- Drank part of a Steven Seagal's Lightning Bolt Asian Experience Energy Drink
- Your mom! Sick Burn!
Jason Energy Rating:
10Jason Taste Rating:
8Jason Value Rating:
7Other 5-Hour Energy Products
5-Hour Energy5-Hour Energy Lemon Lime
5-Hour Energy Orange
User Comments
Harry Henderson on 2007-12-14 01:30:14 said:
5-Hour lemon lime taste like vomit. If you like the taste of rancid cough syrup this is for you. I would not recommend this to anyone.
Shane on 2007-12-17 11:26:43 said:
I bought this at GNC. I drank it in the morning before school and had enough energy to focus on the 4 tests i had that day. From the reviews I have read, I was expecting a nasty flavor, but to my surprise it was actually pretty decent (for an energy shot). Tasted like lemonade with plenty of lemon juice. This is my drink of choice for school, along with Monster energy.
Jim on 2007-12-21 10:56:13 said:
5-hour Energy is better than any other energy drink that I have tried. Ever since they improved the flavors they rock.
Mary S. Fla on 2008-01-25 10:09:12 said:
This drink is amazing the best flavor by far is the new Lemon Lime way better than any of them , it was actually good and I had no after taste. It work like in minutes... I would reccomend it to anyone that needs a boost or before working out. 2 thumbs up on this drink!!!!
AJ on 2008-02-25 14:37:26 said:
5 Hour Energy works, but I can't concentrate. I'm awake, but I need to work and I'm just jumpy. Um, and my jaw locks if I drink it too fast. odd. still, better than Red Bull as I had grown immune to that. Get the lemon lime. Seriously, the berry will make you vomit. Lemon lime is tolerable.
Nater on 2008-03-10 21:33:14 said:
why did angie rate this a 5...this energy drink kept me goin off of 1 hour of sleep...all day long..and i crashed at about 10pm :p from 8am awesome drink :P
Brian on 2008-03-19 10:41:02 said:
MORE LIKE 5 HOUR NAP!! I drank one of these when I was embarking on a drive from Los Angeles to the San Francisco Bay Area. Within 30 minutes of consuming this little concoction, I was yawning and actually had to pull over and switch with my passenger so he could drive while I napped. This thing had the complete opposite effect on me from what it's supposed to do. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS CRAP!
shawn on 2008-03-19 19:24:51 said:
Ive read several comments about how bad this drink is and how it doesnt work for them all day.. It wont work for you if you sit around waiting for something on a couch.. I take 1 at 7am.. by 7:30 im alert.. motivated.. and ready to get my work done(i do hvac..not recommended for desk jobs) i laughed at comments about repeating stories.. and talking alot.. minor side affects.. but i can run strong till just after noon.. where my lunch brings it down.. i wait about an hour, take another.. and can run until 8 or 9 strong.. dont take late in evening if u enjoy sleep tho. id say no after 2pm.. BUT YES alotta stores charge out the yang for this stuff cause it works.. thats why value shopping is so great..
Mitch on 2008-03-21 11:38:42 said:
It seems to me that most of the people who are leaving negative feedback on this product are those who are already caffeine or energy drink junkies. If this is the case, then you probably have an immunity built up to it. I can tell you right now, I took this shot twenty minutes ago, and I was dead exhausted from 3 hours of sleep last night. But within 5 minutes of taking the shot, I was wide awake, almost twitchy, and right now I feel like I am typing in super-speed. This stuff works and works well, and the new orange flavor is actually kind of tasty!
Anonymous on 2008-03-21 22:41:31 said:
I drank half a bottle of 5 hour energy at 6 today while I was at work. It is now close to 1am and I am still feeling energized. This stuff is great.
Joe on 2008-03-23 17:55:50 said:
I just purchased and drank 5 hour energy 3 hours ago for the first time. I had the lemon-lime flavor. I thought the taste was great Also, there was an aftertaste for like 10 seconds. After about 5 minutes I felt a noticeable increase in energy that I would compare to half a cup of coffee (maybe it was in my head though). This feeling lasted for about 30 minutes tops. After that I felt nothing. About an hour ago I started feeling tired and right now I feel like taking a nap and I am yawning as I type this. I paid 3.99 for this junk at a local gas station and I feel that it was a complete waste of money! About a month ago a guy at a GNC told me that this product won't work for people who drink coffee or any other caffeine beverage daily. Maybe thats why it had no affect on me. Time for a nap..... Don't buy this junk!
Virginia on 2008-03-24 18:19:18 said:
Everybody's body is different. Some people may experience the energy full force (specifically those people who are not used to similar effects of caffeine) and some may hardly notice a thing (those who drink caffeine daily). For my body (I drink the occasional coffee and black teas), I find that this is great for an energy boost. I take 1/4 of the bottle to 1/2 before I go work out and I work out 2-3 times harder and longer than without it. Also I have taken this when I need energy to stay awake to complete tasks (like writing philosophy papers for class...intense stuff) and not only do I have the energy to complete them, but I also have the concentration. Of course, not all people will feel the same effects, but I recommend you try 1/4 of the little bottle and see how you handle it. You can only sip on a bit more and wait a few minutes till you feel something. It only takes a few minutes to feel the energy, then it grows from there. If you sit around and don't do anything, you may not feel anything. However, if you get up and exercise or go run errands, you might feel more prone to noticing the effects. It's definitely worth a shot in my opinion. Just be mindful of how your body handles it. :)
tyler on 2008-03-25 09:34:58 said:
5 hour energy is like legal crack, with a tummy ache after effect, And a MASSIVE HEAD ACHE!
GranolaMonkey on 2008-03-26 12:44:59 said:
I tried this when it hit the shelves at Walgreens, where I used to work. I recommend taking it when you have at least a little something in your stomach. I shot it down first thing in the morning on an empty tummy, and I doubled over in pain for a good 5 minutes. It went away, but then I got the itchy niacin flush. About 20 minutes later, I felt great. I learned my lesson. I highly recommend this over most other energy boosters. I think it's great that it now comes in decaf. I am a relatively small woman (5'5", 130 lbs), so a full bottle keeps me revved up for about 12 hours. Great for spring cleaning, too. ;) Give it a try. It's certainly better than 20 oz of high fructose corn syrup-laden drinks!
Claudia on 2008-03-27 17:46:02 said:
I don't use this on a regular basis but when I really need to stay awake (like driving 6 hours straight) or afraid I will sleep at the wheel, this has been very satisfactory! I am very happy with using it on an "as needed" basis. I don't get jumpy or crash afterward, just get alert and able to keep on going.
ShieldS on 2008-03-28 12:27:18 said:
I work graveyard shift at a prison. I thought 5 hour energy might help my transition on the off days. I have taken a few of these but the 2nd time I fell asleep after an hour and a half. Don't waste your money, the green label Monster drink does twice as good.
JeffD on 2008-04-02 12:58:22 said:
In response to the comments of some other posts: You may not feel that it's doing anything because it doesn't cause jitters. Take it when you are tired and see if it keeps you awake. And, I also don't like the taste. I don't drink diet sodas and that's what it tastes like to me. I think it's artificial sweeteners. I just take a bite or drink of something afterwards and it's fine. Also, I have a heart concern and this hasn't caused any problems for me.
Chi on 2008-04-03 02:05:16 said:
I just went a bought two bottles of this because its 3 am and I still have to write a paper for school. Stupid procrastination... anyway we shall see how well this works out, the taste is terrible enough to wake someone up....
Michelle on 2008-04-03 14:01:56 said:
I love sugar-free red bull, but thought I'd give 5 hour energy a shot. After 30 minutes, at least, I still felt like taking a nap or hybernating. Seriously. No boost in energy what-so-ever.
Greg on 2008-04-04 08:58:19 said:
My girlfriend always complains that I fall asleep on her when we hang out. I wake up everyday at 6 AM and am usually out until around 2. I started buying this and it has been a savior. I literally feel it within 2 minutes, no exaggeration. It's the only energy shot/drink that has worked for me. I recommend this to anybody who doesn't have enough energy to get through a long day.
Mary on 2008-04-05 17:17:16 said:
I take one every morning, instead of coffee (and even though its 2.99, I still save money compared to a triple expresso at Starbucks.) The berry is far better than the lemon/lime, but, its not like I'm buying it for the taste. It keeps me going for way more than five hours. Never take this stuff in the evening if you actually plan to go to sleep before dawn...
louise on 2008-04-08 20:10:41 said:
bought it today at school at 8 am.. drank it at 8, and now its 5 pm and im still feeling awake...
lunacy on 2008-04-10 14:34:28 said:
great energy drink.. Does everything it claims.. If u can't feel it u must be on serious crack!!
Jen Q on 2008-04-12 18:02:38 said:
I took a 5 hour energy drink last night. I got a ton of energy the first 45 min to an hour it was great! But after the first hour I became ill. I didn't feel better even after vomiting...never again
Sonny on 2008-04-24 05:35:15 said:
I have tried about all the energy drinks on the market. While others may produce a feeling of a 'buzz', that most seek to 'know' they are feeling energized. This product is the best all around. I have read some comments here by others that claim this product is hype. May I remind everyone, we are all human and need rest from time to time and that even the most potent drink will NOT keep them from feeling tired. So, for me, its two thumbs up for this product.
Erin on 2008-04-29 09:30:17 said:
OMG! This is the best energy drink ever. I took an entire bottle...went for a run, worked out and then cleaned my entire house. I couldn't stop!
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