ChristianKitsune (post: 1407755) wrote:I've heard some scaaary things about 5-hour energy and the like. It's got a lot of Niacin in it (so I've heard) and it can cause some pretty painful side effects if one is sensitive to it.... (Basically your body burns all over, and your turn red. >_<)
It says that this is caused by blood running close to the skin, a "niacin flush." It's supposed to be temporary, I've never had it affect me though. So I don't think it's particularly dangerous, but it wouldn't hurt to look it up if you are worried.