XS Energy Drink - Electric Lemon Blast Review

After he had me go through the typical blood tests, it appeared that my vitamin/mineral levels were fine (exception of a few that needed to be tweaked) he asked me if I had looked into any energy drinks to give me a boost.  I said that I had however, I found that they contained too much caffeine and that whole caffeine roller coaster thing wasn't for me.

He left the room momentarily and came back with a smallish can of this stuff - XS Energy Drink - Electric Lemon Blast.  He told me that he drinks one early in the afternoon and it seems to give him that added boost that he is looking for.  When I turned the can around to read the nutritional information, I was pretty amazed by what I found.

• Vitamin A 0%
• Calcium 0%
• Vitamin B3 100%
• Vitamin B6 300%
• Vitamin C 0%
• Iron 0%
• Vitamin B5 100%
• Vitamin B12 4900%

In addition, there was l-taurine, l-glutamine, ginseng, and caffeine.   XS Energy Drink has approximately 83 mg of caffeine and is comparable to a 8 oz. cup of brewed coffee.

So on one hand - I was thrilled  by the massive amounts of B's but I wondered if the amount of caffeine would send my blood sugar into a downward spiral.  I also wondered if it would have a nasty taste (or after taste) and if I had to drink it ice cold in order to tolerate it.

The verdict?  This particular flavor was delicious.  I've drank it both warm and ice cold.  In all cases, it's a "treat" I look forward to every a.m. and every late afternoon and I feel like I am not only getting what I need to stay awake, but my body is also getting an extra dose of those water-soluable vitamins.

The downside of this product?  It's not available in stores.  You have to order it through the distributor - Quixtar and a case (12 cans) will set you back about $24.00.