Function Drinks is a Functional Beverage company based in Los Angeles, California. The company was founded in 2004 by spine surgeon Dr. Alex Hughes, along with Josh Simon and Dayton Miller. The team launched their first product, Urban Detox, in Southern California in 2005.[2]
| Company type | Privately Owned |
|---|---|
| Industry | Beverages |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Alex Hughes, Dayton Miller, Josh Simon, Will Harbin[1] |
| Headquarters | |
| Products | See products section |
| Revenue | US$10 Million (est.) (2007)[1] |
Number of employees | 50 |
| Website | Function Drinks |
In January 2008, Function Drinks was named the "Overall Best New Product" and "Best Functional Beverage" of 2007 by BevNET.[3] Function is distributed nationally in Whole Foods, Target, and other retail chains.
Functional Platforms
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Function: ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
edit- Functionality: sustained released energy, typically lasts 1 to 2 hours[2]
- Flavor: Citrus Yuzu (Replacing Tangerine Yuzu), Strawberry Guava
- Key ingredients: Muira puama, Epimedium, Catuaba, and Yerba mate
Function: BRAINIAC
edit- Functionality: Improve brain function[4]
- Flavor: Carambola Punch
- Key ingredients: N-Acetyle-Cysteine, Vitamin E as Mixed tocopherols, Zinc Picolinate, Soy phosphatidylserine, Ginkgo biloba.
Function: LIGHT WEIGHT
edit- Functionality: Boosts metabolism, curbs cravings for sugar and other carbohydrates[2]
- Flavors: Açai Pomegranate, Blueberry Raspberry, Peach Mango
- Key ingredients: EGCG, Resveratrol, and Gymnema.
Function: URBAN DETOX
edit- Functionality: Recovery from hangovers; clears particulate pollution from lungs and sinuses[2]
- Flavors: Citrus Prickly Pear and Goji Berry
- Key ingredients: N-Acetyle-Cysteine, Prickly Pear Fruit Extract, B vitamins (riboflavin or vitamin B2), vitamins B6 and B12, folate.
Function: WATER
edit- Electrolyte-enhanced, vapor distilled water[2]
Advocates
editFunction has developed a strong following in the Hollywood community, with fans ranging from Madonna, Shakira, Tobey Maguire, Lauren Conrad, Keanu Reeves, Kelly Slater, celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson, and pro snowboarder Jake Blauvelt.
References
edit- ^ a b Beverage World. "Beverage World: Nutrient Advanced". Beverage World Publications Group. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
- ^ a b c d e BevNET. "BevNET Review". BevNET. Retrieved 2006-08-02.
- ^ BevNET. "The beverage industry's best of 2007". BevNET. Retrieved 2008-01-07.
- ^ dietFacts.com. "function:® Nutrition Facts - Brainiac, Carambola Punch flavored". Strategic Office Solutions, Inc. Retrieved 2011-04-30.