What's Actually in Your Energy Drink? Zachary Smith of Gladiator Energy on Formulas, Ingredients & What Works

With hundreds of energy drinks on the market, how do you know which ones are actually effective — and which are just marketing?

In this episode, Adam sits down with Zachary Smith, founder of Gladiator Energy Drinks, to go behind the label and break down what really makes an energy drink work. From muscle performance to cognitive function to immune support, they cover the ingredients that matter and the ones that don't.

Topics covered:
• The energy drink industry — hype vs. science
• Key ingredients for muscle, brain, and immune function
• What to look for (and avoid) on an energy drink label
• How Gladiator Energy was formulated differently
• Caffeine, nootropics, and performance enhancers — what actually works
• The business of building a supplement brand