NATURAL STACKS Focus Bites for Productivity & Cognition - Clinically Tested Paraxanthine Supplement - Fast Acting & Clean Stimulation - Caffeine-Free Supplement for Learning - 30 Melon Mint Chewables

Quite effective. Where it concerns taste, I don’t understand what everyone is going on about. I was expecting latrine flavor based on the descriptions. It’s more like a strong mint toothpaste like flavor. It does linger but it’s not gag inducing. It goes away after 5 minutes.

OMG, these taste disgusting! On top of that, my son took one and shortly after started throwing up. If paraxanthine is something you want to try, consider a capsule you swallow instead of chew.... just a suggestion.

It's nice. Not too expensive, works. No crash experience. Jitterness nothing of that sort.

It is my understanding, that the caffeine you consume, is metabolized into Paraxanthine, the active ingredient in Focus Bites. Since caffeine and I, are old friends, I thought it maybe interesting to see if Focus Bites were any different. My first experience was after taking the recommended dose of 1 "piece" (tablet).Compared to caffeine, the effects were noticed more quickly. I really felt like a whole tablet at once was a bit too much for me. Since then I have been using 1/2 tablet per dose. I have not felt like I needed more than 1 tablet per day. Paraxanthine may be a little more cerebral, and less somatic, than caffeine. I have no complaint about Focus Bites, but I have no real preference for them, over ordinary caffeine. Paraxanthine is identified as the most potent caffeine-derived inhibitor of connective tissue growth factor expression in liver parenchymal cells (Olav A. Gressner, in Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, 2009). I think that has no significance for normal healthy individuals, not exceeding the recommended dosage. It may be something to consider if you consume a lot of alcohol, certain drugs, or have an medical condition that puts your liver at risk. Then again, I am not a healthcare practitioner. Seek expert advice for any concerns you may have. I will say the flavor of Focus Bites, is something you may not celebrate. You have to chew them briefly, before swallowing. They do not come in a child-proof container, so keep them in a secure location if you have curious children, or pets that feel entitled.

This is one of the worst things I have ever tasted. It made me gag and heave. I really wish I had read more of the reviews and realized that the flavor is melon-mint. That said, it does seem to help with energy for a time.

I've only tried twice now. I plan on taking them at 5pm to get me through the rest of the day.I do PT cleaning evenings/nights. So this will be great in that it won't keep me up all night after work.Both times I've taken, I've just let them dissolve in my mouth. Slightly minty, but also medicine-y taste. It's not candy but nothing I'd have to spit out.I was feeling tired and I remembered to take one of these just now. Just before it was completely dissolved I noticed the tiredness lifted slightly. It definitely took the edge off. I also feel a slight mood boost. Also some good sensation in my body. I think with some physical activity this would be great.I haven't taken caffeine in 30 days before trying these. I do plan to use these instead of caffeine. But I plan on only taking one due to cost. So far I think I would buy another bottle.Yea, I like these. Brought me out of a bit of a slump without having to use caffeine so late in the evening.

I didn't believe the reviews that said it tasted really bad. "It's probably not that bad", I thought. Besides, this was the only option I could find that had a 100mg paraxanthine dose (vs 200 or more).I was horribly wrong. Had one and I can't stomach the idea of another. Horrible chemical taste. Some friends also tried and could not stomach. The taste lingers in your mouth too.

These Focus Bites really work for a pre-workout! I don't like all the nasty stuff that typically comes in pre-workout. For me, caffeine is the best option. Since these bites contain paraxanthine, you're basically getting a solid hit of the caffeine, but with a shorter half life and no jitters.As for the taste, I thought it was fine. A bit of peppermint to it. I didn't have any aftertaste.If you need a quick hit of energy, along with some increased focus, these are great!