5 Hour Energy

Flavor:

Berry

Ingredients:

Carbonated reverse osmosis water, ENERGY BLEND [2000mg – Taurine, Glucuronic acid (as or from Glucuronolactone), Malic Acid, L-Phenylalanine, N-Aceytl L-Tyrosine, Caffeine (230mg), Citicoline], Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Niacinamide, Cyanocobalamin, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sucralose, Potassium Sorbate. Phenylketonurics: Contains phenylalanine.

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the ‘5 Hour Energy Berry’ is a product that our evaluation deems advisable to avoid, primarily due to its selection of ingredients that are neither organic nor non-GMO. Our assessment criteria are stringent on products that contain ingredients which may not align with a cleaner food philosophy, and this energy drink falls short in several aspects.

The product is not organic, a factor that deducts from its overall green leaf rating. It also fails to use non-GMO ingredients, further reducing its score. The inclusion of Sucralose, a synthetic sweetener, is a significant concern, as it contributes to the product’s low rating due to our stance on added sugars.

Furthermore, the ‘5 Hour Energy Berry’ contains a range of additives that raise red flags in our evaluation system. Ingredients such as natural and artificial flavors, potassium sorbate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, glucuronolactone, and malic acid are deemed potentially harmful, leading to a deduction in the product’s score. The presence of artificial flavors is particularly concerning, as it is classified under known harmful additives in our scoring process.

The product also lists high fructose corn syrup as an ingredient, which is associated with negative health impacts when consumed in excess. This inclusion further diminishes the product’s standing.

The ‘5 Hour Energy Berry’ energy drink, therefore, receives the lowest possible rating on our scale. The combination of non-organic, non-GMO, and artificial ingredients, along with the presence of sweeteners and additives, positions this product as one that consumers looking for cleaner food options might prefer to avoid. Our assessment aims to guide individuals towards healthier and more natural choices, and based on our criteria, this product does not support that objective.