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.
In January 2008, Function Drinks was named the "Overall Best New Product" and "Best Functional Beverage" of 2007 by BevNET. Function is distributed nationally in Whole Foods, Target, and other retail chains.
Functional Platforms
Function: ALTERNATIVE ENERGY Functionality: sustained released energy, typically lasts 1 to 2 hours Flavor: Citrus Yuzu (Replacing Tangerine Yuzu), Strawberry Guava Key ingredients: Muira puama, Epimedium, Catuaba, and Yerba mate
Function: BRAINIAC Functionality: Improve brain function Flavor: Carambola Punch Key ingredients: N-Acetyle-Cysteine, Vitamin E as Mixed tocopherols, Zinc Picolinate, Soy phosphatidylserine, Ginkgo biloba.
Function: LIGHT WEIGHT Functionality: Boosts metabolism, curbs cravings for sugar and other carbohydrates Flavors: Açai Pomegranate, Blueberry Raspberry, Peach Mango Key ingredients: EGCG, Resveratrol, and Gymnema.
Function: URBAN DETOX Functionality: Recovery from hangovers; clears particulate pollution from lungs and sinuses Flavors: Citrus Prickly Pear and Goji Berry Key ingredients: N-Acetyle-Cysteine, Prickly Pear Fruit Extract, B vitamins (riboflavin or vitamin B), vitamins B and B, folate.
Function: WATER Electrolyte-enhanced, vapor distilled water
Advocates
Function 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
External links 2008 article about the company in New York Magazine