3D Energy Drinks v2

3D Energy Drink v2 is Christian Guzman's energy drink brand, relaunched in 2025 after years in limbo with a cleaner formula, no artificial dyes, and a fully transparent ingredient deck — no proprietary blends on the active side, everything that needs an amount has one listed. The formula centers on 200mg of Caffeine Anhydrous alongside Taurine, L-Carnitine L-Tartrate, Green Tea extract, and a full B-vitamin complex (Niacin, B6, B12, B5) all included at 200% Daily Value. Just 15 calories and zero sugar per 16oz can. The result is a fully clear, fully transparent product that drinks lighter than the old version and doesn't sit heavy in your stomach — Guzman's own description of what changed in the relaunch. Available in Blueberry Mist, Candy Blast, Chrome, Citrus Frost, Cucumber Melon, Liberty Pop, Orange Cream (Sam Sulek Edition), Strawberry Lemonade, Watermelon Grape, and a Variety Pack.†

Nutrition Facts — 3D Energy Drink v2 (Per 1 Can / 16 fl oz)

• Calories: 15

• Sugar: 0g

• Caffeine Anhydrous — 200mg

B-Vitamin Complex

• Niacin (as Niacinamide) — 32mg (200% DV)

• Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) — 3.4mg (200% DV)

• Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) — 4.8mcg (200% DV)

• Vitamin B5 (as Calcium-D-Pantothenate) — 10mg (200% DV)

Additional Actives (amount not disclosed on label)

• Taurine

• L-Carnitine L-Tartrate

• Green Tea (extract)

• Other Ingredients: Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate

• Zero sugar, no artificial dyes

• No proprietary blends on the active side (though Taurine, L-Carnitine, and Green Tea individual amounts are not printed on the label)

• Flavors: Blueberry Mist, Candy Blast, Chrome, Citrus Frost, Cucumber Melon, Liberty Pop, Orange Cream (Sam Sulek Edition), Strawberry Lemonade, Watermelon Grape, Variety Pack

• California Prop 65 Warning applies.

200mg Caffeine — The Sweet Spot

200mg is the sweet spot for most people, and 3D lands squarely on it. Caffeine blocks the signal in your brain that makes you feel tired, competing with adenosine at its receptor sites and keeping dopamine and norepinephrine flowing — the result is improved reaction time, sharper focus, and sustained energy without the jittery edge that comes with higher-caffeine cans. At 200mg you're in the range where the research is most consistent: real cognitive lift, meaningful endurance support, and a feel most people find smooth. Peak effects typically arrive within 30-60 minutes and run for a few hours before tapering. The caffeine here is listed as caffeine anhydrous — not a botanical blend, not guarana, just straight anhydrous, which is a good thing for predictability.†

Taurine — Undisclosed Amount, Documented Synergy With Caffeine

Taurine is in virtually every energy drink on the market, and 3D is no different — though the amount isn't disclosed on this label. It's a sulfur-containing amino acid found in high concentrations in muscle and brain tissue, doing real regulatory work inside cells. From an exercise standpoint, taurine helps muscles manage calcium more effectively, supporting contraction and delaying fatigue. A meta-analysis of single-serving taurine supplementation found a small but meaningful improvement in aerobic endurance performance, with the effect most consistent when taken about an hour before activity. Combined with caffeine, a network meta-analysis found the two work better together than either alone — improving anaerobic capacity and reaction time more than either compound in isolation.†

L-Carnitine L-Tartrate — A Recovery-Facing Inclusion, Not an Acute Performance Driver

L-carnitine's job in the cell is straightforward: it shuttles long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane so they can be burned for energy. The tartrate salt form is the most common in sports nutrition and is stable in liquid. The research is more nuanced than the label suggests — at high acute amounts (3-4g, 60-90 minutes pre-exercise), L-carnitine has been shown to improve performance during high-intensity work. At the lower amounts typical in energy drinks, you're not getting the full ergogenic effect, but you are getting a compound with solid recovery credentials — supplementation at 2g per day has been shown to reduce exercise-induced muscle damage markers. Think of the L-carnitine in 3D as a recovery-facing inclusion rather than an acute performance driver.†

Green Tea — Extending Caffeine's Effect Rather Than Duplicating It

Green tea extract shows up here as "Green Tea" on the label, without a disclosed amount or standardization. The bioactive that matters is EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate), the primary catechin responsible for most documented metabolic effects. In an energy drink, the most relevant effect is EGCG's ability to inhibit the enzyme that breaks down norepinephrine — meaning the catechins in green tea extend and smooth out caffeine's stimulant effect rather than duplicating it. Research shows catechin-caffeine combinations increase 24-hour fat oxidation more than caffeine alone, with one meta-analysis finding a 16% increase when combined versus caffeine solo. The undisclosed amount is a genuine caveat: meaningful metabolic effects in the literature tend to appear at 400-1,000mg of green tea extract daily, and what's in a can of 3D is almost certainly less than that — so the contribution here is real but modest, more of a formula complement than a standalone active.†

The B-Vitamin Complex — Solid Amounts, Standard Territory

Niacin at 32mg (200% DV) is delivered as niacinamide — the recycled form that doesn't cause flushing — and is well above the daily RDA while sitting comfortably below the tolerable upper intake level for flushing-free forms. Vitamin B6 at 3.4mg (200% DV) participates in over 140 enzymatic reactions, including dopamine, serotonin, and GABA synthesis. Vitamin B12 at 4.8mcg (200% DV) is delivered as cyanocobalamin, the most shelf-stable B12 form, supporting red blood cell formation and myelin integrity. Vitamin B5 at 10mg (200% DV) is the precursor to coenzyme A, which drives the Krebs cycle and fatty acid metabolism across every macronutrient you eat. All four are included well above baseline recommendations with no established toxicity concern at these levels — standard, well-stocked energy drink territory.†

The 2025 Relaunch — What Actually Changed

In March 2025, Christian Guzman flew to San Francisco to nail down the first wave of new flavors in person, and by summer the cans were shipping. The dyes are gone, the ingredient deck is tighter, and the focus is squarely on delivering clean energy at a fair price. This is a meaningful departure from the brand's earlier iteration — the current formula is fully clear and drinks lighter, without the heavier, dye-colored profile of the original cans.†

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why aren't the Taurine, L-Carnitine, and Green Tea amounts listed on the can?
   3D Energy discloses caffeine and the full B-vitamin complex with exact milligram amounts, but Taurine, L-Carnitine L-Tartrate, and Green Tea are listed by name only, without specific amounts. This is common practice across the energy drink category, though it means the actual contribution of these three ingredients can't be verified against the research literature the way the disclosed actives can.†

2. Is 3D Energy v2 different from the original 3D Energy formula?
   Yes — the 2025 relaunch removed artificial dyes and tightened the ingredient deck, producing a lighter-drinking, fully clear can compared to the original version. The core actives (caffeine, taurine, L-carnitine, green tea, B-vitamins) remain the same category of ingredients, but the overall formula and appearance were refreshed.†

3. Who is 3D Energy best suited for?
   Caffeine-sensitive drinkers looking for a clean 200mg option — if 300mg cans feel like too much but you still want real energy, 3D hits the practical midpoint. It's also a natural fit for fans of Christian Guzman or the Alphalete community, given the brand's clear identity and following.†

4. Is 3D Energy appropriate for tested athletes?
   Based on the disclosed formula — Caffeine Anhydrous, Taurine, L-Carnitine L-Tartrate, Green Tea, and B-vitamins — 3D Energy does not contain compounds prohibited by WADA or NCAA. Tested athletes should review the complete label as standard practice.†

How to Enjoy 3D Energy Drink v2

Crack open a can and enjoy — no preparation required. Take anytime you need a clean energy boost: before training, during a workday slump, or anytime a 200mg caffeine lift fits your routine. Monitor total daily caffeine intake from all sources — generally recommended to stay within 400mg daily for most healthy adults. Not intended for individuals under 18, pregnant or nursing women, or those sensitive to caffeine. California Prop 65 Warning applies.†

Why Buy at Get Yok'd

• Real-time inventory across all six Southern California stores

• Available in Burbank, Glendale, Glendale Galleria, North Hollywood, Northridge, and Pasadena

• Authorized 3D Energy retailer — carrying the full relaunched v2 flavor lineup, including the Sam Sulek Orange Cream Edition

• Staff who can tell you which 3D Energy flavors are currently in stock

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Before Use

• Read and follow all label directions and warnings before use.

• Not for use by anyone under 18, or by pregnant or nursing women.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• California Prop 65 Warning applies.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.