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Caffeine in Living Essentials 5-Hour Energy
230 mg
per extra strength shot Very high
≈ 119.2 mg per fl oz
The ceiling is in sight. The ceiling is not a challenge.
Every serving size
| Serving | Caffeine | % of 400 mg day | Finish by (10:30 PM bed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.93 oz shot (1.93 oz) | 200 mg | 50% | 12:30 PM |
| Extra Strength shot (1.93 oz) | 230 mg | 57% | 11:29 AM |
Cutoff column: average metabolism (5 h half-life), ~50 mg bedtime threshold — run it with your bedtime →
How it compares
Living Essentials 5-Hour Energy 230 mg
Green tea (8 oz) 28 mg
Black tea (8 oz) 47 mg
Brewed coffee (8 oz) 96 mg
Monster (16 oz) 160 mg
Bang (16 oz) 300 mg
Over half the FDA daily limit in one serving. The tracker will flag stacking a second one — and the cutoff calculator will push this earlier than you expect. At 230 mg per extra strength shot, this drink is 57% of the FDA's 400 mg daily ceiling for healthy adults.
The most caffeine per fluid ounce on any shelf — comparable to espresso, sipped faster.
Source: Manufacturer label · confidence: high
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