Sports Energy Extreme

Sports Energy Extreme

NOW Sports4.6 (2,059 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 90 Capsule(s) · 45 servings
Goals

Product analysis

54 out of 100

Sports Energy Extreme combines caffeine-related alertness with nutrients involved in normal energy use. Several added performance ingredients make only small or uncertain contributions, which limits the case for its broad formula.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality39

Some mineral and B-vitamin sources are clearly identified and have favorable form findings. Many botanical and performance-ingredient preparations remain unspecified, leaving the complete mixture less clear.

Ingredient Transparency78

The listed ingredient amounts make quantity comparisons possible. Many preparation details remain omitted, and the exact caffeine exposure cannot be inferred from botanical weights.

Value For Money47

The serving is affordable for its caffeine contribution, but several smaller performance ingredients are costly for the amounts supplied. That gives the combination a mixed value case rather than an equally good one across its long ingredient list.

Customer Satisfaction82

Customer ratings indicate favorable satisfaction. A large review pool provides a broad base for that feedback.

Product Focus34

Caffeine provides the clearest connection to short-term alertness, while B vitamins mainly support nutritional needs. The long mixture extends into fitness, cognition and metabolism with less consistent support.

Format
Capsule
Container
90 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.28
Customer rating
4.6 · 2,059 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Mental Focus
Impact
Moderate effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysB- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 667 mcg DFEVitamin B6 · 10 mgVitamin B12 · 1000 mcgMagnesium · 15 mgCaffeine · 100 mg
Study evidence
Caffeine Supportive 128 studies
Eleuthero Disputed 3 studies
Folate Mixed 12 studies
Iodine No effect 17 studies
Magnesium Supportive 6 studies
Rhodiola Supportive 15 studies
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Niacin · 20 mgVitamin B12 · 1000 mcgRiboflavin · 10 mgThiamin · 10 mgVitamin B5 · 20 mgVitamin B6 · 10 mgMagnesium · 15 mgCoenzyme Q-10 · 30 mgGreen Tea · 50 mgCaffeine · 100 mg
Study evidence
Caffeine Disputed 40 studies
Chromium Supportive 47 studies
Green Tea Supportive 31 studies
Iodine Mixed 17 studies
Magnesium Supportive 61 studies
Niacin Supportive 17 studies
Taurine Supportive 11 studies
Thiamin Supportive 11 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 16 studies
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitD- PathwaysB- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin B12 · 1000 mcgVitamin B12 · 1000 mcgVitamin B6 · 10 mgMagnesium · 15 mgEleuthero · 50 mgEleuthero · 50 mgCaffeine · 100 mg
Study evidence
Caffeine Supportive 108 studies
Eleuthero Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Magnesium Supportive 10 studies
Rhodiola Supportive 7 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iodine · 150 mcgVitamin B5 · 20 mgMagnesium · 15 mgRiboflavin · 10 mgThiamin · 10 mgVitamin B12 · 1000 mcgCoenzyme Q-10 · 30 mgCaffeine · 100 mg
Study evidence
Caffeine Supportive 68 studies
Eleuthero Disputed 3 studies
Guarana No effect 8 studies
Iodine Adverse 3 studies
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Rhodiola Supportive 18 studies
Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Weight Loss
Impact
Lower effect
F Ingredient FitF PathwaysD+ EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Iodine · 150 mcgMagnesium · 15 mgGreen Tea · 50 mgCaffeine · 100 mg
Study evidence
Caffeine Disputed 14 studies
Chromium No effect 24 studies
Green Tea Supportive 42 studies
Iodine Adverse 3 studies
Magnesium Supportive 17 studies
Rhodiola Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Impact
Moderate effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Thiamin · 10 mgVitamin B6 · 10 mgFolate · 667 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 1000 mcgMagnesium · 15 mgGreen Tea · 50 mg
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 68 studies
Green Tea Supportive 32 studies
Guarana Supportive 11 studies
Magnesium Supportive 24 studies
Rhodiola Supportive 7 studies
Thiamin Supportive 30 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 17 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Thiamine (Thiamine Hydrochloride)
10 mg 65
Riboflavin
10 mg 58
Niacin (Niacinamide)
20 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
10 mg
Folate
667 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
1000 mcg 90
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate)
20 mg 61
Iodine (Potassium Iodide)
150 mcg 96
Magnesium (Magnesium Malate)
15 mg
Chromium (Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate)
200 mcg 89
natural Caffeine powder
100 mg 68
Guarana extract
80 mg 15
Green Tea extract
50 mg 24
Yerba Mate extract
50 mg
Rhodiola extract
50 mg 42
organic Eleuthero
50 mg 56
Panax ginseng
50 mg
Taurine
250 mg 61
L-Tyrosine
250 mg 60
L-Carnitine
250 mg 49
L-Citrulline
100 mg 44
CoQ10
30 mg 35
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Kosher Dairy Free
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value
Each serving provides 1000 mcg of B12 at a moderate cost relative to the amount. It uses Methylcobalamin, an amount used for higher needs.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

It uses Methylcobalamin, a bioactive form of B12.
Bioactive B12 Form Selection
It uses Methylcobalamin, a bioactive form of B12.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The label lists 1000 mcg per serving, an amount used for higher needs. The amount and form are named.
Therapeutic Dosage Level
Each serving provides 1000 mcg, an amount used for higher needs.
Label and Form Transparency
The label names Methylcobalamin and its B12 amount.

Value50

The cost relative to the B12 amount is moderate.
Price per 1,000 mcg B12
The cost relative to the B12 amount is moderate.
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB Value
Each serving supplies 200 mcg of chromium; the estimated cost per 200 mcg is moderate. The chromium source is chromium nicotinate glycinate.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

The chromium source is chromium nicotinate glycinate. A branded chromium source is indicated, though its name is not specified.
Chromium Chemical Form
The chromium source is chromium nicotinate glycinate.
Branded & Trademarked Sources
A branded chromium source is indicated, though its name is not specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency85

A serving provides 200 mcg of chromium; a separate compound weight is not stated.
Elemental Chromium Dosage
A serving provides 200 mcg of chromium.
Label Transparency & Disclosure
The chromium amount is stated, but a separate compound weight is not given.

Value75

The estimated cost per 200 mcg of chromium is moderate.
Price per 200 mcg Chromium
The estimated cost per 200 mcg of chromium is moderate.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. No benefit adding eleutherococcus senticosus to stress management training in stress-related fatigue/weakness, impaired work or concentration, a randomized controlled study.
    Schaffler K; Wolf OT; Burkart M · Pharmacopsychiatry · 2014
    Randomized trial144 participantsCognitive Support Mental Focus forEleuthero
  2. Effects of 6-Month Folic Acid Supplementation on Cognitive Function and Blood Biomarkers in Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial in China.
    Ma F; Wu T; Zhao J; Han F; Marseglia A; Liu H; Huang G · The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2017
    Randomized trial180 participantsCognitive Support forFolate
  3. Serum folate and B12 levels in association with cognitive impairment among seniors: results from the VELESTINO study in Greece and meta-analysis.
    Michelakos T; Kousoulis AA; Katsiardanis K; Dessypris N; Anastasiou A; Katsiardani KP; Kanavidis P; Stefanadis C; Papadopoulos FC; Petridou ET · Journal of aging and health · 2013
    Meta-analysis8,122 participants9 studies pooledCognitive Support forFolate
  4. B vitamins and prevention of cognitive decline and incident dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Wang Z; Zhu W; Xing Y; Jia J; Tang Y · Nutrition reviews · 2022
    Meta-analysis46,175 participants95 studies pooledCognitive Support forFolate
  5. Homocysteine and folate as risk factors for dementia and Alzheimer disease.
    Ravaglia G; Forti P; Maioli F; Martelli M; Servadei L; Brunetti N; Porcellini E; Licastro F · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2005
    Cohort study816 participantsCognitive Support forFolate
  6. Folate mediates cognitive impairment of aged people with periodontitis.
    Liu F; Liu Y; Feng Y; Zhao J; Wang M; Ye M; Zhang Y; Gan X; Pan Q; Shen J · Nutritional neuroscience · 2025
    Cross-sectional study1,966 participantsCognitive Support forFolate
  7. Safety and efficacy of cognitive training plus epigallocatechin-3-gallate in young adults with Down's syndrome (TESDAD): a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 2 trial.
    de la Torre R; de Sola S; Hernandez G; Farré M; Pujol J; Rodriguez J; Espadaler JM; Langohr K; Cuenca-Royo A; Principe A; Xicota L; Janel N; Catuara-Solarz S; Sanchez-Benavides G; Bléhaut H; Dueñas-Espín I; Del Hoyo L; Benejam B; Blanco-Hinojo L; Videla S; Fitó M; Delabar JM; Dierssen M; TESDAD study group · The Lancet. Neurology · 2017
    Randomized trial87 participantsCognitive Support forGreen Tea
  8. Association between tea consumption and risk of cognitive disorders: A dose-response meta-analysis of observational studies.
    Liu X; Du X; Han G; Gao W · Oncotarget · 2018
    Meta-analysis48,435 participants17 studies pooledCognitive Support forGreen Tea
  9. Investigating the Impact of Tea Consumption on Cognitive Function and Exploring Tea-Genetic Interactions in Older Adults Aged 65-105 Years: Findings from the 2002-2018 CLHLS Data.
    Yu L; Yang M; Ye KX; Li C; Zou M; Wang J; Yuan X; Zheng D; Sun C; Zhang Y; Feng Q; Maier AB; Sun L; Feng L; Wang Y; Chen H; Zeng Y · The journal of prevention of Alzheimer's disease · 2024
    Cohort study76,270 participantsCognitive Support forGreen Tea
  10. Consumption of green tea, but not black tea or coffee, is associated with reduced risk of cognitive decline.
    Noguchi-Shinohara M; Yuki S; Dohmoto C; Ikeda Y; Samuraki M; Iwasa K; Yokogawa M; Asai K; Komai K; Nakamura H; Yamada M · PloS one · 2014
    Cohort study490 participantsCognitive Support forGreen Tea
  11. Green Tea Consumption and the Risk of Incident Dementia in Elderly Japanese: The Ohsaki Cohort 2006 Study.
    Tomata Y; Sugiyama K; Kaiho Y; Honkura K; Watanabe T; Zhang S; Sugawara Y; Tsuji I · The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry · 2018
    Cohort study13,645 participantsCognitive Support forGreen Tea
  12. Cognitive effects of guarana supplementation with maximal intensity cycling.
    Gurney T; Bradley N; Izquierdo D; Ronca F · The British journal of nutrition · 2023
    Randomized trial25 participantsCognitive Support forGuarana
  13. Cognitive Performance Enhancement Induced by Caffeine, Carbohydrate and Guarana Mouth Rinsing during Submaximal Exercise.
    Pomportes L; Brisswalter J; Casini L; Hays A; Davranche K · Nutrients · 2018
    Randomized trial24 participantsCognitive Support forGuarana
  14. Improved cognitive performance in human volunteers following administration of guarana (Paullinia cupana) extract: comparison and interaction with Panax ginseng.
    Kennedy DO; Haskell CF; Wesnes KA; Scholey AB · Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior · 2005
    Non-randomized trial28 participantsCognitive Support forGuarana
  15. The effect of plant active substances on cognitive function in healthy older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Feng X; Fan S; Wei F · Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026
    Meta-analysis1,861 participants25 studies pooledCognitive Support forGuarana
  16. Effect of Guarana (Paullinia cupana) on Cognitive Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Hack B; Penna EM; Talik T; Chandrashekhar R; Millard-Stafford M · Nutrients · 2023
    Meta-analysis328 participants8 studies pooledCognitive Support forGuarana
  17. Magnesium sulphate for women at risk of preterm birth for neuroprotection of the fetus.
    Doyle LW; Crowther CA; Middleton P; Marret S; Rouse D · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2009
    Meta-analysis6,145 participants5 studies pooledCognitive Support forMagnesium
  18. Effects of magnesium valproate adjuvant therapy on patients with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Zhang C; Sun L; Sun H · Medicine · 2022
    Meta-analysis1,899 participants22 studies pooledCognitive Support forMagnesium
  19. Effects of magnesium supplementation on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels and cognitive function in patients undergoing fluoxetine therapy for depression.
    Noor NJ; Syamsuddin S; Liaury K; Tawali S; Idris I; Azis I; Lisal ST · East Asian archives of psychiatry : official journal of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists = Dong Ya jing shen ke xue zhi : Xianggang jing shen ke yi xue yuan qi kan · 2026
    Randomized trial40 participantsCognitive Support forMagnesium
  20. Magnesium-L-threonate improves sleep quality and daytime functioning in adults with self-reported sleep problems: A randomized controlled trial.
    Hausenblas HA; Lynch T; Hooper S; Shrestha A; Rosendale D; Gu J · Sleep medicine: X · 2025
    Randomized trial80 participantsCognitive Support Energy forMagnesium