This topic might sound a bit weird, at first. Like an oxymoron. We've probably all observed, or at least heard the stereotypical anecdotes, about how some marijuana users are anything but energetic--"Sittin' around the house, gettin' high watchin' tube," to paraphrase the Beastie Boys lyric. Of course, there's more to it. The beverages I had were legal here in New Jersey, so that meant they didn't contain the psychoactive ingredient, THC. Instead, there were made with hemp seed oil, which doesn't get you high. Also, the drinks did indeed contain stimulants like caffeine and sugar, as well as taurine, which is thought to possibly be a stimulant as well.
Normally I would now review information about the product, and the manufacturer, mostly gleaned from the official company website. Alas, when I typed the address in (cannagetsome.com), my computer flashed a page warning me that the site wasn't secure, wasn't private, etc. I didn't know if my anti-virus software is too paranoid, or what. Anyway, I decided not to chance it. So, I instead went with other websites, which my computer went to without comment. This company, CannaLife USA, Ltd., was incorporated in 2013, and is based in Colorado. The CEO is Mark Spoone. Alternate flavors of the CannaHemp energy drink brand include original (reportedly, a citrus flavor), and pomegranate. The firm also markets hemp seed oil, and energy supplements. Supposedly, the advantage of drinks like CannaHemp is that the ingredients don't give consumers the common "spike and then crash" effect that many other energy drinks do.
Moving on, medically-themed websites noted several (alleged) benefits of consuming hemp seed oil. It's supposed to be good for pain relief, treating/preventing Parkinson's and Alzheimers, curbing anxiety and depression, providing healthy fats, lowering blood pressure, and preventing acne. Also enhancing memory, which again is comically ironic, given the common side effect of enjoying marijuana products that have THC. This oil also contains magnesium, iron, zinc, Vitamin E, and Omegas 3, 6, and 9. The CannaHemp I had also had 10% of the daily recommended percentage of Vitamin C, 50% riboflavin, 100% niacin, 300% Vitamin B6, 300% Vitamin B12, and 100% pantothenic acid, evidently from the drink's other ingredients. Additionally, readers with good memories may recall that this was the second and third time I had a hemp seed oil liquid--see my June 16, 2018 post about plant-based "milks" which featured a hemp one.
1) CannaHemp premium energy drink, blu-berry flavor: Came in a 12 ounce/355 mL can, and listed as containing pure cane sugar, and no artificial flavors, colors, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, or gluten. It's also suitable for vegans. Had a reddish-purple color, and the whole can was only 40 calories. Had a nice berry aroma. Didn't have a strong taste, but there was some berry-ish tartness. Slightly weird after-taste. Taste was alright, I guess. Sorry to be vague, but the flavor was hard to pin down, and not distinct.
2) CannaHemp premium energy drink, mango flavor: Same size can, same lack of preservatives, etc. Hue was orange. Once again, had a pleasant odor, but the taste was just okay. Neither great nor terrible. Also had a strange after-taste which was kind of acidic. One surprising difference from its sibling was this one had significantly more calories--160, or 4 times more than the blu-berry.
I should also address the obvious question--did I notice an energy boost from these? The answer is "not really," but with a caveat: Energy drinks, and common dietary stimulants like caffeine don't seem to affect me much in general. Perhaps due to a medicine I take for my allergies/asthma. But, for those who are sensitive to energy drinks, and taurine, caffeine, etc., these might work for you in that capacity. I should also point out that there is a warning on the cans that the amount of caffeine in them (120 mg. per can) means that pregnant or nursing women and children shouldn't have more than 2 of them in a day. So bear that in mind So, all in all, I wasn't dazzled by either of these, and don't plan on buying them again. But then again, I'm not the target demographic, either.
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