Energy has been a core focus of AG1 from the very first scoop. Now that the lineup includes both AG1 Next Gen (our flagship, clinically backed daily health drink) and the newly launched AG1 Energy+, that word is doing two different jobs — and it's worth being precise about which one you're actually reaching for.
Short version: AG1 Next Gen's energy is foundational. AG1 Energy+'s energy is functional. AG1 Next Gen provides Foundational Nutrition to support everyday energy production and whole-body health, while AG1 Energy+ is formulated to build on that base with added 100mg plant-based caffeine from coffee bean extract and 100mg L-theanine to support fast-acting, calm, focused energy in a single, streamlined step.*
AG1 Next Gen is caffeine-free by design. Rather than stimulating energy, AG1 Next Gen supports normal cellular energy metabolism, the everyday process your body relies on to actually produce energy in the first place.* That foundational support comes from:
While we recommend AG1 Next Gen be taken in the morning, building a consistent routine is what matters most — and because there's no caffeine in the formula, it can be taken any time of day without worrying about a disrupted night's sleep. It's a daily habit, not a moment-to-moment tool, and the kind of energy you notice as steadier over time. In a single arm, closed label study 85% of participants felt more energy after 1 month.
AG1 Energy+ isn't a separate formula built from scratch — it's the AG1 Next Gen foundation you have come to know and love, plus a complementary addition of two ingredients for fast-acting, felt energy and focus*:
Because it contains a measurable dose of caffeine, this one's less about a fixed time of day and more about the moment. Reach for it on the days you want that extra edge, whether that's an early workout, a big presentation, or a long travel day.
 AG1 Next Gen |  AG1 Energy+ | |
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Ingredients | 75+ vitamins, minerals, probiotics, whole-food-sourced ingredients |
Here's the simplest way to look at it: both products deliver the same daily foundational nutrition your body needs to thrive every single day.
If you want that core nutritional base without the extra layer of caffeine and L-theanine, AG1 Next Gen is your daily go-to. If you want that exact same foundational support plus a smooth, steady boost to start your day or power through a tough workout, reach for AG1 Energy+.
Since they deliver the same foundational nutrition, there's no need to take both on the same day, simply choose the one that fits how you're feeling. They aren't competing habits, they're just tailored to how you like to fuel your morning.
Whether you take AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Energy+, you're getting your daily nutrient support either way.
77+ — AG1 Next Gen base plus caffeine and L-theanine
Caffeine | None — caffeine-free by design | 100mg, from plant-based coffee bean extract |
L-theanine | None | 100 mg to support attention and focus |
Energy mechanism | Foundational: supports normal cellular energy metabolism | Dual-pathway: foundational support plus fast-acting caffeine + L-theanine |
When you'd feel it | Gradually, over days to weeks | Within roughly 30–60 minutes |
Best timing | Mornings are recommended - but consistency is ultimately key | Ahead of moments that require additional focus or energy, or in the mornings to prepare for the day ahead |
Best for | Daily nutritional foundation | Daily nutritional foundation + specific energy occasion — early mornings, focus sessions, workouts |