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Pros & Cons of 5 Hour Energy Drink

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jim Thomas

Living Essentials, the company that makes 5-Hour Energy, sold 350 million cans of the 2 oz. drink in 2009. 5-Hour Energy can be found at supermarkets, gas stations and office supply stores. TV ads for the drink are ubiquitous.