WILDERNESS ATHLETE ENERGY & FOCUS Mango Bango Energy Drink is a cutting edge formulation that contains an essential mixture of ingredients which increase mental and physical energy. This scientifically-formulated drink provides a precise blend ofnaturalneuroactive compounds, metabolic coenzymes, vitamins (featuring Vitamin B6 and B12), minerals, amino acids, and botanical phytonutrients for keen mental activity and clarity. This proprietary formulation effectively supports cellular energy production while initiating and sustaining mental focus. Formulated for the U.S. Olympic Archery Team and Olympic Biathletes, it is now used by thousands of professional and world-class athletes. The family of nutrients in ENERGY & FOCUS functions in concert to provide a healthy, balanced and effective source of energy that won't overburden, over stimulate, or deplete your metabolism like most energy drinks on the market.

ENERGY & FOCUS contains an exact balance of L-Phenylalanine which promotes concentration. It is sugar-free and contains only 45 calories per serving. Wilderness Athlete is the Nutritional Authority for Enhancing the Outdoor Experience. Thiamine B1 Vitamin enhances circulation, helps with blood formation and the metabolism of carbohydrates. It is great for the brain.

Riboflavin B2 Vitamin is required by the body to use oxygen and the metabolism of amino acids, fatty acids, and carbohydrates. Riboflavin is further needed to activate vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), helps to create niacin and assists the adrenal gland.
Niacin B3 Vitamin is required for cell respiration, helps in the release of energy and metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, proper circulation and healthy skin, functioning of the nervous system, and normal secretion of bile and stomach fluids.
Pantothenic Acid B5 Vitamin is a water soluble vitamin required to sustain life. Pantothenic acid is needed to form coenzyme A (CoA), and is critical in the metabolism and synthesis of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Vitamin B6 is used in the processing and metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, while assisting with controlling your mood as well as your behavior. It is required for assisting the immune system and the growth of new cells. It assists in the balancing of sodium and potassium as well promotes red blood cell production
Vitamin B12 is needed to manufacture and maintain red blood cells and it stimulates appetite, promotes growth, and releases energy. It aids in the transport system for oxygen since it is the red blood cells that carry the oxygen throughout the body. It is often used as we age to give an energy boost, assist in preventing mental deterioration and helps with speeding metabolism.
Potassium is an essential electrolyte that contributes to heart health, changes glycogen to glucose, and promotes healing. It is needed for growth, building muscles, transmission of nerve impulses, heart activity etc. Potassium works together with sodium (potassium inside the cell and sodium in the fluid surrounding the cell) in the nervous system to transmit messages as well as regulating the contraction of muscles.

Sodium is needed for electrolyte replenishment. Sodium is an electrolyte in the body and is required in the manufacture of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, which protects the body from any infections that may be present in food. Since the American diet is extremely high in sodium we take this fact into account and reduce our level to 100mg.

Vitamin A is required for night vision, and for a healthy skin. It assists the immune system, and because of its antioxidant properties is great to protect against pollution and cancer formation and other diseases. It also assists your sense of taste as well as helping the digestive and urinary tract and many believe that it helps slow aging.
Vitamin C (or Ascorbic Acid) is required in the synthesis of collagen in connective tissue, neurotransmitters, steroid hormones, carnitine, and conversion of cholesterol to bile acids and enhances iron bioavailability. Ascorbic acid is a great antioxidant and helps protect the body against pollutants. Because vitamin C is a biological reducing agent, it is also linked to prevention of degenerative diseases - such as cataracts, certain cancers and cardiovascular diseases.

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant, protects your cells from oxidation, and neutralizes unstable free radicals, which can cause damage. This is accomplished by the Vitamin E giving up one of its electrons to the electron deficient free radical, making it more stable. While Vitamin E performs its antioxidant functions, it also protects the other antioxidants from being oxidized. This antioxidant capability is then also great in helping to prevent degenerative diseases - including heart disease, strokes, arthritis, senility, diabetes and cancer.

Zinc is necessary for a healthy immune system, and is also of use in fighting skin problems such as acne, boils and sore throats. Zinc is further used in the growth and maintenance of muscles. It is further needed for cell division, as well as by the tissue of the hair, nails and skin to be in top form.

L-Carnitine is an amino acid which is important for the energy supply within the cell, as well as muscles, and assists in preventing fatty build-up in areas such as the heart, liver, and skeletal muscles.
L-Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid, which is converted in the body to tyrosine, which in turn is used to synthesize two important neurotransmitters - dopamine and norepinephrine.
L-Taurine amino acid is a key ingredient of bile, which in turn is needed for fat digestion, absorption of fat-soluble vitamins as well as the control of cholesterol serum levels in the body.

Ginseng Extract is an adaptogen, a product that increases the body's resistance to stress.

I wanted to write you and let you know my thoughts on Wilderness Athlete product after using it for about a month for both, physical training and conduction missions. I think it is a really great product. First, I will start with missions: We often leave on missions tired and get even more tired on the mission. I would take the ENERGY & FOCUS just before we went on a mission to help pump me up. Usually for a raid it would last the duration of the mission and I would take the HYDRATE & RECOVER upon return. On missions of longer duration like sniper hides, I would take several packets of both out and use them continuously. I really like that the HYDRATE & RECOVER has Glucosamine in it as well. Another advantage to ENERGY & FOCUS is I didn't notice a “crash” effect once it wore off, which happens with other supplements I have used before, and also caffeine pills or red bull. For long foot patrols I would always take the ENERGY GEL with me for a burst of energy when I began to get tired. And I would always take the High Energy bars out with me, which were great to eat on the move. I got to the point to where I would not go out without taking at a minimum the ENERGY & FOCUS and HYDRATE & RECOVER before departing friendly lines. I feel they help me perform better while patrolling and keep me at a heightened state of awareness, as well as help with mission accomplishment. As far as working out back here I used the products quite a bit as well. I workout everyday, but alternate between running/swimming and the gym. I tried using Alert for the gym and it is better than nothing for sure … For running/swimming (or any cardio) I found a combination of ENERGY & FOCUS and HYDRATE & RECOVER to be my best option. I would take the HYDRATE & RECOVER both before and after my workout. The Alert would provide me with a burst of energy that would last long enough for me to do extensive cardio training and at the end still feel the effects without the crash effect. And of course I always love the High Energy Bars and often have a couple when I miss a meal. I handed all the products out to my team and they all have similar feelings. Everyone wishes the Corps would hand these out to us before missions like they hand out Motrin or Naproxen. Everyone swears by this stuff for missions and would like to get some more, as we have used everything. We were wondering the best way to go about ordering some more and were not sure if you had a website or we needed to call. I want to thank you again for the samples and for introducing me to these products. Also everyone in my team wants me to thank you as well.

Thanks Again,
Sgt. Gibson from the USMC, RECON