NOW Foods B-12 10,000mcg Shots 0.5 ounce 12 Count Box Mixed Berry

These Now Foods B-12 Energy Shots are free of all common allergens, and they work gently and quite well. If you are used to guzzling traditional energy drinks, these may not seem as strong at first because there is no caffeine, sugar, taurine, guarana, etc., but that also means there shouldn't be any jitters, or heart palpitations while you're enjoying the energy rush, and there is definitely no annoying sugar crash later. These shots are sweetened with healthy xylitol, not sugar. Xylitol tastes sweet, like sugar, but has no weird aftertaste, the way stevia can. The rush lasts a good, long time, about 4-6 hours, or maybe longer, which is better than most drinks and on par with competing unhealthy energy shots. The box recommends taking only one shot a day, preferably in the morning. It doesn't say what could happen if you take more than one at once, or more than one per day, so I wouldn't recommend it. This Mixed Berry flavor actually tastes pretty good, considering (which is to say, it's not great, but okay). You just shake it up, twist off the recyclable plastic tube top and squirt it in your mouth; one or two squeezes gets the job done. I've tried other energy shots like this and they tasted beyond awful and didn't seem to work that good. Normally, all energy drinks, even the tiny 5 Hour Energy or 6 Hour Stacker types, make me sick due to whatever horrible chemical and other junk they stick in them reacting with my food allergies, plus all that sugar, caffeine, and/or carbonation isn't good for me (and I doubt it is for anyone else, either). What I need is a quick, reliable, cheap energy source that is also allergen-free and gentle on my body. This one has no salt, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, or shellfish (and is suitable for vegans and vegetarians, if that's your thing), so it fits the bill nicely. There are no artificial colors or flavors, no sugar. Aside from the "full spectrum of B-vitamins and supporting nutrients" (including Vitamin C, Niacin, Biotin, Riboflavin, Choline, Inositol, Pantothenic Acid, and Folic Acid), the other ingredients are: de-ionized water, vegetable glycerine, xylitol, natural berry and cherry flavors, malic acid, potassium sorbate (as preservative), and natural french vanilla flavor. You get the 10,000 mcg of B-12, which is 166,667% of the daily value, 500% of B-6, 200% of B-1, 167% of C, and 200-500% of everything else, except the two ingredients that have no daily value established (inositol and choline, each of which are delivered at 5 mg). Unfortunately, this product is hard to find in stores, even health food ones, but the price here is really good. Now Foods also makes two other energy shots: ChocoEnergy and L-Carnitine 2,000 (neither available on Amazon as of this writing), but I haven't tried those. I use Now Foods vitamins (also allergen-free) and think they are really good. These B-12 energy shots are the perfect alternative for a healthier energy drink, and just about the only choice for today's "on-the-go" people with food allergies, or chemical sensitivities, or anyone who is sick or scared of hurting themselves with the harsh energy drinks lining supermarket and convenience store shelves. UPDATE (May 20, 2011): I've been using this product as recommended for almost two weeks now and can happily say it works well (of course, some days seem better than others depending on my sleep schedule and/or motivation). No weird side affects, no allergic reactions. Good stuff! UPDATE (October 26, 2012): If you prefer a traditional energy drink in a can that's allergen-free, I recommend Opta Energy, Organic Passion Orange Energy Drink, 12/12 Oz which is organic and without the weird, nasty stuff found in regular energy drinks. It comes in two different fruit flavors, both decent tasting, and they certainly do the trick. You get 1.5 servings per can.

I had been feeling very run down and sort of over whelmed by my busy life and decided to try this product out in the hopes of regaining some energy and general positivity. Well, it worked... for me and my wife. We are both VERY busy and both in our early 40s and don't always eat "healthy". We take one of these in the morning and we have more energy and feel better in general throughout each of our hectic days.. I am finding I don't need to eat as much and I feel more rested in the mornings now also after two weeks of taking this daily. Obviously every body will have a different reaction to taking a supplements, but this has definitely helped our energy levels and and overall sense of well being. The taste is kind of strong but not bad. It tastes like raw B vitamin to me with some syrup mixed in.. I am very used to it now but it is strong and you'll want to chase it with some water or something. NOTE: The only thing to be wary of is when you open the little tubes, don't squeeze on the sides of them or else the little bit of dark brown liquid trapped in the top will leak out and make a mess.. you have to twist the top gingerly and once the seal is cracked the little bit in the top will drain back down and then you can pull the top off. EDIT: 10 years later and I am still taking this product. Love it!

Quality good

It gave me a little boost of energy . It wasn’t enough for the price .

I have come to swear by this product. Swallowing 10,000mcg of liquid B-12 at the start of the day leaves me energized and perky. Since I am B deficient I take between 2-3 shots per day, a mite above the recommended dose. For those like myself who struggle to maintain a regular balance of B-12, this product is a welcome addition to our daily routine. I've replaced by green tea and coffee with NOW Food B-12 10,000mcg Shots and feel more alert and happier for it. It's a costly buy, but well worth every penny. If you plan to buy in bulk I'd purchase elsewhere as this product can sell for as low as $11.99 per box. If you live near a Supper Supplements store you can order online and have it shipped to the store directly and avoid retail and shipping fees.

I abhor the taste of this stuff, but I do love its potency. Was recommended by my doctor so I bought some. I've learned to shoot it without tasting much of it... I find it to be sickly sweet, and it apparently only comes in this one flavor. Buyer beware. I usually chase it with my daily drink of probiotic juice, which gets rid of any residual taste in my mouth. Other notes: shake vigorously; the yellow buildup in the tube is the stuff you want. It settles, so, shake it up well. Be careful when twisting the cap off - juice will splatter, and it stains. I usually flick the top of the neck, after shaking vigorously, to get any droplets out of the way, and THEN I twist the top off while holding it far away from myself. Good luck, and be well!