Clinically Studied Ingredients

    Every Ingredient,
    Backed by Research

    We don't hide behind proprietary blends. Every ingredient is transparently dosed and clinically studied. Here's exactly what's in every can and why.

    Green Tea Caffeine — 200 mgL-Theanine — 200 mgLion's Mane — 200 mgAshwagandha Root (KSM-66®) — 100 mgMethyl B-Complex — 100% DV
    Green Tea Caffeine
    200 mg

    Green Tea Caffeine

    Sustained, focused alertness

    Unlike the synthetic caffeine anhydrous found in most energy drinks, our caffeine is derived from green tea leaves. At 200mg per can, it's equivalent to about two cups of coffee — enough to meaningfully support alertness, reaction time, and endurance. Paired 1:1 with L-Theanine, it's formulated for a calm, focused feel rather than overstimulation.

    Clinical Reference: Haskell et al., 2008 – Biological Psychology

    L-Theanine
    200 mg

    L-Theanine

    Calm focus & reduced anxiety

    L-Theanine is an amino acid found naturally in tea leaves. When paired 1:1 with caffeine, clinical studies show it promotes a state of calm alertness — enhancing focus and attention while reducing the anxiety and restlessness often caused by caffeine alone. This synergistic combination is the gold standard in nootropic stacking.

    Clinical Reference: Owen et al., 2008 – Nutritional Neuroscience

    Lion's Mane
    200 mg

    Lion's Mane

    Supports nerve growth & memory

    Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a medicinal mushroom with centuries of use in traditional medicine. Modern research has identified its ability to stimulate Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) synthesis, which supports neuron health, memory, and cognitive function. Each can includes a 200 mg dose, printed on the panel.

    Clinical Reference: Mori et al., 2009 – Phytotherapy Research

    Ashwagandha Root (KSM-66®)
    100 mg

    Ashwagandha Root (KSM-66®)

    Stress & recovery support

    KSM-66® is the world's most clinically studied ashwagandha root extract — sourced exclusively from the root (never leaf), where the plant's adaptogenic withanolides are concentrated. Backed by 24+ gold-standard clinical trials and standardized to ≥5% withanolides, it's studied for its effects on stress, cortisol, endurance, and overall well-being.

    Clinical Reference: Chandrasekhar et al., 2012 – Indian J Psychol Med

    Methyl B-Complex
    100% DV

    Methyl B-Complex

    Bioavailable energy metabolism

    Our Methyl B-Complex delivers B12 (Methylcobalamin), B9 (Calcium L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate), and B6 (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) — all in their bioavailable, methylated forms. Unlike cheaper synthetic forms (cyanocobalamin, folic acid), methylated B-vitamins are immediately usable by your body, supporting energy metabolism, red blood cell formation, and neurological function.

    Clinical Reference: Kennedy, 2016 – Nutrients

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    What's Not in ELITE

    Artificial Sweeteners

    Artificial Flavors

    Preservatives

    Added Colors

    Sugar Alcohols

    Sucralose

    Erythritol

    Gluten

    Full Transparency

    Complete Ingredients List

    Reverse Osmosis Sparkling Water, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Caffeine (from Green Tea), Acacia, L-Theanine, Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract, Organic Ashwagandha Root Extract (KSM-66®), Reb M, Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12).

    0 Sugar10 CaloriesKetoVeganNon-GMOGluten Free

    Research Library

    Read the research behind each ingredient

    Green Tea Caffeine vs Synthetic Caffeine (2026): Which One Actually Sustains You? →Green tea caffeine vs synthetic caffeine anhydrous: how dose, delivery, and the L-theanine pairing shape the experience, and why ELITE uses green tea-derived caffeine.L-Theanine and Caffeine: The Ratio That Actually Matters →The caffeine + L-theanine stack is the most-replicated nootropic combination in research. Why the 1:1 ratio matters and how ELITE hits 200 mg of each.Lion's Mane Mushroom Benefits: What the Research Says About Focus →Lion's Mane is the most-studied nootropic mushroom for cognition. What the human trials show, how much you need, and why ELITE includes 200 mg per can.The Science of Adaptogenic Ingredients: How Ashwagandha Powers Performance →From Ayurveda to sports nutrition, adaptogenic ingredients are reshaping energy. The clinical research behind KSM-66® Ashwagandha and the 100 mg dose in every ELITE can.Energy Drinks Without Artificial Sweeteners: What to Look For →Sucralose, ace-K and sugar alcohols are in almost every zero-sugar energy drink. How to find one naturally sweetened with plant-extracted Reb-M instead.The Best Energy Drink for Focus: What to Look For on the Label →Focus needs a stable caffeine curve, not a bigger spike. The caffeine + L-theanine research, what Lion's Mane and ashwagandha add, and how to time your can.What Is a Nootropic Energy Drink? →What the term means, what's usually inside, and what the research supports.Best Nootropic Energy Drinks (2026) →How to evaluate what's actually in the can — doses, evidence, and sweeteners.

    Ingredient FAQ

    Ingredient Questions, Answered.

    ELITE uses 200 mg of caffeine sourced from green tea leaves rather than synthetic caffeine anhydrous. The molecule is the same — what makes ELITE feel different is the 1:1 pairing with 200 mg of L-Theanine, which research associates with calm, steady alertness.

    Each can pairs 200 mg of caffeine with 200 mg of L-Theanine — a 1:1 ratio. Clinical research shows this combination promotes calm alertness, improving focus and attention while reducing the jitters and restlessness caffeine can cause on its own.

    Every can contains 200 mg of Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) extract, printed on the panel. The mushroom's characteristic compounds, hericenones and erinacines, are studied for supporting Nerve Growth Factor, memory, and cognitive function.

    ELITE uses KSM-66® organic ashwagandha root extract, standardized to at least 5% withanolides and backed by 24+ clinical trials. It is root-only (never leaf) and studied for reducing cortisol, managing stress, and supporting endurance.

    ELITE includes a methylated B-complex: B12 as methylcobalamin, B9 as calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, and B6 as pyridoxal-5-phosphate. These active forms are immediately usable by the body for energy metabolism and neurological function.

    ELITE is naturally sweetened with Reb-M, a zero-calorie sweetener extracted from the stevia leaf. There is no sucralose, aspartame, erythritol, or other sugar alcohol — and no artificial flavors, preservatives, or added colors.

    No. Every active ingredient is transparently dosed on the label, so you know exactly how much green tea caffeine, L-Theanine, Lion's Mane, KSM-66® ashwagandha, and methylated B vitamins you're getting in each 12 oz can.

    Reverse Osmosis Sparkling Water, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Caffeine (from Green Tea), Acacia, L-Theanine, Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract, Organic Ashwagandha Root Extract (KSM-66®), Reb M, Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12).