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Does It Work: 5 Hour Energy

By: John Nolan
Updated: January 23, 2012
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Whether 4am or 2:30pm, some of us an inevitable slump in our day.  Some turn to sugar products, while others turn to snacks or exercise to get that added boost to start or finish the day.

This week I'm trying out 5 hour energy, to give me that added boost for Abilene Today and Abilene Midday.

The small yet potent shot is sugar free, low in calories, and claims 5 hours of energy with no significant "crash" hours later.  And, according to some, if used in moderation, the nearly 40 milligrams of Vitamin B-6 makes 5 hour energy healthier,  compared to other energy drinks.

I make it through the morning show, feeling pretty good.  The real test comes later, as we head into Abilene Midday.  Sure it's 11:30 in the morning for most, but for me, it's the end of the workday.

After  Abilene Midday, I feel exhausted.  5 Hour Energy worked until about 9:30am, about 3 1/2 hours after I took the drink and then I started to crash.  Sure it may work for a bit, but nothing compares to actually getting a full night's rest.

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