
Energy
Scored by the Formulate Research Team · Last reviewed July 2026
Score Breakdown
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Ingredients per Serving
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin E328 systematic reviews · 1190 randomised trials | 10 mg |
| Thiamine42 systematic reviews · 101 randomised trials | 8 mg |
| Riboflavin9 systematic reviews · 14 randomised trials | 10 mg |
| Niacin22 systematic reviews · 99 randomised trials | 25 mg |
| Vitamin B662 systematic reviews · 142 randomised trials | 10 mg |
| Vitamin B12141 systematic reviews · 337 randomised trials | 100 mcg |
| Pantothenic Acid3 systematic reviews · 27 randomised trials | 10 mg |
| Iodine101 systematic reviews · 210 randomised trials | 150 mcg |
| Chromium54 systematic reviews · 121 randomised trials | 200 mcg |
| Potassium87 systematic reviews · 1010 randomised trials | 55 mg |
| Guarana extract | 200 mg |
| Green Tea extract68 systematic reviews · 176 randomised trials | 200 mg |
| Panax ginseng Root Extract | 150 mg |
| organic Eleuthero | 150 mg |
| Rhodiola Root Extract | 100 mg |
| Licorice2 systematic reviews · 20 randomised trials | 100 mg |
| Gotu Kola | 100 mg |
| Yerba Mate extract | 50 mg |
| Cayenne | 50 mg |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | 15 mg |
| CoQ10 | 10 mg |
Certifications & Testing
Other Ingredients
Hypromellose, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide
Recommended Use
Suggested usage: Take 2 capsules daily as needed with 8-12 oz. of water.
Warnings
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. This product has approx. 64 mg of naturally occurring caffeine per serving (equivalent to about 1/2 cup of coffee). Caution: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children. This product contains Niacin which may cau
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NOW Foods Energy's Formulate score?
NOW Foods Energy scores 77 out of 100 (grade B+) on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric: clinical evidence, dose accuracy and bioavailability carry the score, while manufacturing, transparency and safety are checked separately and can only deduct.
Is NOW Foods Energy worth it?
NOW Foods Energy scores 77/100 (grade B+). That's an above-average result — most of its doses and ingredient forms are well-chosen, with only minor gaps in dosing, transparency, or testing. Formulate grades every product with the same automated rubric, so the score reflects the formula — not marketing or sponsorships.
What's in NOW Foods Energy?
Each serving contains Vitamin E (10 mg), Thiamine (8 mg), Riboflavin (10 mg), Niacin (25 mg), and more. Serving size: 2 Veg Capsule(s). 45 servings per container.
How do I take energy?
Suggested usage: Take 2 capsules daily as needed with 8-12 oz. of water.
Who makes Energy?
Energy is made by NOW Foods. See Formulate's full grade and product lineup for NOW Foods on its brand page.
Is NOW Foods Energy third-party tested?
NOW Foods lists the following certifications and testing for this product: cGMP Certified, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free.
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