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Is Red Dawn Energy Shot Any Good?
Product: Red Dawn “Extra Energy” “Extra Mood” (2 fl oz)
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Manufacturer: Red Dawn Energy
Website: https://www.reddawnenergy.com/
Cost: $14.99
General Information
I have reviewed many Red Dawn Energy products throughout the years. They are a longstanding company with a large, constantly cycling product line. Many of their products are either bunk or create sick-like feelings that cannot be understated. However, I still always give them a shot, and once in a while they surprise me. This product is particularly scary, coming in a cheap plastic container, see-through, with a dark, ominous liquid on the other side. Usually, I would assume this is a liquid lean-like product, however, this was not. This is a caffeine, GABA, phenylbutanoic acid, and 5-htp combination. Nothing wrong with these ingredients separately, or even in small combinations, however, together, they could be catastrophic.
Administration
The bottle states to consume only half an ounce each time, claiming 4 servings per container. Ironically, I decided to take this warning seriously this time, and I only consumed one quarter of the bottle (on an empty stomach). There are some standard warnings on the bottle, including not to consume more than one serving at a time, not to use if you are underage, pregnant, or nursing, and to consult a physician before use. Then there is about a paragraph about why this is scary to take, if you have any weird side effects to discontinue use, to avoid using if you have any medical conditions, not to use the product if you are more than 15 pounds overweight, not to use if you are sensitive to caffeine, and a slew of other warnings. In fact, I have never seen a product with more warnings. On top of it all, in huge caps, this product states “DO NOT TAKE THE ENTIRE BOTTLE!” That’s a huge red flag for me, as most people are going to take the entire bottle.
Effects / Experience
After about 20 minutes, I knew I made a grave mistake. This product made me violently ill. I started throwing up everywhere. I couldn’t even make it to a bathroom a couple times, granted I was outdoors traveling with friends at the time on a tourist thing. Someone else had to drive my car home. I felt sick for about 12 hours, and even then, didn’t feel right for about a day. The product also tasted like crap. So much for that “fruit punch” flavor!
Final Notes
I cannot in good conscious recommend this product to anyone. This was one of the worst products I have ever tried. It was disgusting tasting, it was horrible on my stomach, and it made me violently ill for about a day. I only took 1 quarter of a bottle, and it ruined my entire weekend. The price is also expensive, and the bottle is cheap. The seal is unprofessional, and the liquid was bleeding through the seal, leaking on me the second I cracked the cap. I will never try this product again and it makes me rethink ever trusting Red Dawn Energy again.