Buck531 Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 http://www.examiner.com/article/5-hour-energy-investigated-by-fda-possibly-linked-to-thirteen-deaths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 I thought 9 out of 10 doctors recommended them? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 I have always thought that those and the red bull nos etc type drinks can't be good for you to drink often so I just stay away all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 I thought 9 out of 10 doctors recommended them? LOL cause 1 had a heart attack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 the energy drink are no different then any medication. A small sample size of test subjects on anything will drop dead or have serious side effects. I wouldn't be shocked if a class action lawsuit against McDonald's comes up due to people had no idea you would have adverse health effects by living off it for 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 lol, plebeian weaklings. gene pool has improved slightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 I'm not sure I buy it. They crank out over 1 million of those bottles per day. And you mean to tell me they tracked 13 deaths back to the drink? I'm surprised its not more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buelliganx1 Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Yeah peanut butter has caused more deaths than this, not to mention alcohol and cigarettes and we have no problem selling that stuff. Shit happens you can't just take everything off of the shelves that may kill someone because of an allergy or an unknown heart condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 When I watched the news they focused on there were teenagers who had died as a result of caffine but they didn't say the age of everybody. They were interveiwing the owner of the company who wouldn't say how much of any one ingredient is in the drinks, just that Amino Acids are the main ingredient. Personally I like the 5 hour energy drink and will continue to use it from time to time, I shy away from the Monster and Redbull drinks as I can tell they have a ton of caffine in them adn will make me jittery, 5 hour not so much. Everybody is different my wife will drink half and feel awake but notices the caffine, she is very sensitive to caffine, I drink a whole one and feel no side effects but I do feel better if I've been tired. This press for 5 hour energy only comes about by a random few not the millions of bottles sold, nor my personal use so IMHO no fucks given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Agree that this story is being blown out of the water. I think the fact that kids are the ones being focused on is why. I like them, and mainly use them when on the road as I simply expense them with my travels. Coffee gives you nasty breath so on the way to an appointment, a 5hr and some Vitamin Water fits the bill. I usually take 1/2 bottle at a time spaced not too far apart. Monster & Red Bull tastes nasty to me. Like with any supplement, you have to have plenty of hydration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Agree that this story is being blown out of the water. I think the fact that kids are the ones being focused on is why. I like them, and mainly use them when on the road as I simply expense them with my travels. Coffee gives you nasty breath so on the way to an appointment, a 5hr and some Vitamin Water fits the bill. I usually take 1/2 bottle at a time spaced not too far apart. Monster & Red Bull tastes nasty to me. Like with any supplement, you have to have plenty of hydration. I used to do the same with the 5hrs, just take small amounts over time. The portability of a tiny concealable bottle is great though I'll admit. Recently I've switched to Caffeine tablets + Orange juice. I've been trying to shy away from sugary drinks, can't kick the caffeine though. I can already tell I'm starting to feel better especially towards the end of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli1647545497 Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 completely not surprised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 One of the people that passed probably... - Worked long shifts at a stressful job. - Went to college along with the 40+ hour a week job. - Took 5 hour energy 2-3 times a day with a monster. - Did not properly nourish their body (college kid diet). - Did not get an adequate amount of rest. - Has been following this very unhealthy pattern for over a year. They blame the energy drink and not the lack of sleep, dehydration, or stress that may have contributed to killing a "perfectly healthy" person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furloaf Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 That was my take as well. Someone that is slamming 5 hours throughout the day most likely isn't living a very balanced life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 meh. Guess they'll have to take it away from us since we're children and can't be left to our own responsibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 On a side note these Starbucks Orange Melon Refreshers are fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Wake up, take piss, shower, open fridge door, drink 5 hour shot like a shot of vodka, leave house, get starbucks coffee, go work. I haven't died yet :dumb: I also drink 8-10 glasses of water a day. If you die from 5 hour it is your own damn fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Obvious bad thing to ingest is bad, mmk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 5-hour energy is the only energy drink I can stand. Works great for those late night ghost hunts. Also straight B12 works great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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