Multipower Red Kick energy drink review

Today I have sampled Multipower Red Kick energy drink on behalf of the FitnessUncovered readers. Please do seek out other reviews and options before buying this product; I have tried to be as honest as possible regarding this product but all reviews are subjective in nature.

Ingredients and nutritional values

Multipower Red Kick

The following ingredients for Red Kick were taken from the Multipower web site; (carbonated) Water, Glucose Syrup, Citric Acid, Carbonic Acid, Guarana Extract, Flavourings including 12mg Caffeine, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Orthoposphate, Magnesium Carbonate, Preservatives: Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate, Sweetener: Aspartame, Colour E122. Contains a source of phenylalanine.

Red Kick, part of Multipower’s “Muscle” range, is designed to increase energy and focus during training.

The benefits of Red Kick are said to be (taken from the Multipower web site):
• “Caffeine activates the central nervous system, stimulates the release of stress hormones like adrenaline, and free fatty acids and thereby increases fat oxidation and slows down the breakdown of muscle glycogen”
• “The Guarana and caffeine combination offers a reviving drink with the instant effects of caffeine and the slower more sustained action of Guarana”

As like most other energy drinks; Red Kick contains caffeine which is a central nervous system stimulant. The desired effects of caffeine include; increase alertness, decrease drowsiness and overall heightened energy. Red Kick contains 660mg of Guarana which is high in caffeine.

People react differently to caffeine, so it is difficult to say how an energy drink such as Red Kick would improve one’s training. Those you regularly drink high levels of caffeine during the day (tea, coffee, other energy drinks) may also find they require a higher level of caffeine to bring about an increase state of energy.

Taste of Red Kick

There are two options when buying Red Kick – carbonated or still. Unfortunately I was sent the carbonated, which is not ideal seen as I never really drink fizzy drinks. If you do like carbonated drinks I am almost certain you would find Red Kick palatable, as it tastes just like fizzy pop, although slightly bitter.

You can find Red Kick here