Caffeine + Green Tea

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant that decreases drowsiness, while heightening attention and alertness. Caffeine works in the brain by blocking an inhibitory neurotransmitter called adenosine. Since adenosine is no longer inhibiting neuron function, the neurons fire more quickly and release dopamine and norepinephrine to make you feel more awake and full of energy. Natural caffeine has been shown in some studies to help burn fat while increasing metabolism. In one study in particular, it demonstrated that taking caffeine can increase your resting metabolic rate by 3 to 11%.1 

B-Vitamins

B-Vitamins refer to a group of water soluble vitamins whose main function pertains to energy levels, cell metabolism and brain function. Packed with all 8 B-Vitamins, Tru Energy leaves no rock unturned. Some of the eight are more commonly known by their number (ie B₆ and B₁₂) whereas others are more often referred to by their scientific names like riboflavin (B₂), biotin (B₇) and folate (B₉). Often found naturally in a number of foods like whole grains, meats, and dark, leafy vegetables, it is important to get enough Vitamin B in your diet as deficiencies may lead to low energy levels, weakness, anemia, irritability or depression. While many prefer to get their energy from coffee, it has negligible amounts of vitamins, minerals, and nutritional value on its own.

Antioxidants

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant meaning that has been shown to eliminate dangerous free radicals and their production in the body. Free radicals are unstable molecules produced as natural by-products from everyday bodily functions like metabolism (oxidation) or from toxins like UV light or tobacco smoke. Free radicals can attack cells in your body with many studies demonstrating that they can cause cancer. Antioxidants work to neutralize the instability by adding electrons to the unstable molecules rendering them harmless and keeping you safe.