An orally ingestible energy-boosting device is provided for facilitating a temporary metabolic increase in a user. The device comprises a small container filled with an energy-enhancing substance. All or a portion of the small container is constructed of a water or saliva-soluble film that dissolves when placed in the mouth of a user. When the film dissolves, energy-enhancing substance is released into the mouth where it is absorbed. The small container may come in a variety of shapes and configurations to meet the varied energy boost needs of users.
