JitSu Energy Shot
Designed for those who practice the martial-art lifestyle, Jitsu Energy Shot is a shot with a MMA twist.
Featuring a diverse energy blend, Jitsu definitely focuses on giving that extra kick needed during training or whatever your lifestyle throws at you. Can Jitsu deliver a KO in the world of energy shots?
Flavor
I had the opportunity to review 4 different types of Jitsu.
- Punch – More bitter than sweet, this punch has a taste just like that of many punch flavored juice boxes. Definitely not the most satisfying flavor out there, but it’s not the worst either.
- Apple – Has a half sweet, half sour taste with a subtle addition of green apple flavor. It really reminded me of tropical fruit more than apple! If I didn’t have 2X, this is the one I’d want to consume.
- Grape – Like apple, this comes on half sweet half sour, but is immediately followed up by a sharp grape flavor. It’s satisfactory, however, I thought it tasted somewhat artificial.
- 2X – Has a sweet smell and an initially honey-like sweetness to it. Combining green tea, acai, and goji juice it creates a flavor that definitely makes this shot pleasing to the taste buds. I liked this one best.
All of these shots had a noticeable aftertaste due to sucralose, however, the label indicates honey is also used as a substitute.
Ingredients
All types of Jitsu contain a 1650mg proprietary blend of energy ingredients, as well as a small blend of enzymes. The standard ingredient list is all here – caffeine, taurine, L-tyrosine, B6, niacin, and more. However, it includes a broad range of enzymes as well, such as protease and amylase. I was not able to find the exact caffeine content in Jitsu.
Energy
Jitsu delivers a moderate boost of energy that could fuel most people through their day, but comes nowhere near the jittery, boosted state that many energy shots give. For me, it was just enough energy for a grueling workout. The 2X shot doesn’t produce any different effects – this is a bit strange as you would expect a “double energy” shot to give you, well, double the energy. Both 2X and the original Jitsu have 1650mg energy blends, but do not indicate the exact caffeine levels.
Jitsu is a typical energy shot, offering mostly regular ingredients and pretty good taste. It’s nothing hardcore – but definitely has the potential!
Reviewed by JD
