Red Bull bad for you?

[TJdaSportsGuy]

Hey guys,

Just wanted to toss this out to anyone with expertise on the topic. My hours have changed recently at work, and now I'm due in at 5am every weekday.

With that said, since I don't drink coffee, I'm finding it easier to get going in the morning after a can or two of Red Bull. My question is, is it bad for you? Am I elevating a risk of heart attack or anything by downing a can or two each morning, five days a week?

Any help would be appreciated. I'm due for a physical at the doctor's office in a week or so, and I'll be asking my doctor about it. I just thought I'd get solicit you guys for any additional information you may have.

My thanks in advance...

[ExtremeGamer]

Re: Red Bull bad for you?

Isn't it loaded with Caffeine?

Red Bull contains, per 250 ml serving, about 27 grams of sugar, 1000 mg of taurine, 600 mg of glucuronolactone, and 80 mg of caffeine (the average cup of coffee contains 100 mg or as much as three cans of Coke).


It's been banned in France and Denmark

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/5753.php

It contains that boat load of taurine, which is found in bile...that's pleasant. LOL

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taurine

[Cyros]

Re: Red Bull bad for you?

Well, I know if drink it there is a good chance I'll test positive on a drug test and lose a year of eligibility.

[RockinDaMike]

Re: Red Bull bad for you?

Well, I know if drink it there is a good chance I'll test positive on a drug test and lose a year of eligibility.

Are you serious? wow! What sport and team do you play for?

I would say yes it is bad for you to drink 2 a day. I would limit maybe just one or go to your local place where you can buy protien supplements, that usually gives me energy. They even have pills that can take for energy which I think are safer than drinking red bull. Just so you know I work out after work so that's the only reason i take energy pills.

[MaddenMan]

Re: Red Bull bad for you?

It's probably really bad for you, look at the ingredients inside a can, I know coffee isn't the best for health either but millions of people drink it.

[ehh]

Re: Red Bull bad for you?

Yeah, it's bad for you.

Tons of sugars, caffeine and chemicals. Not good for your heart especially from other reports I've read.

[SoMiss2000]

Re: Red Bull bad for you?

i've heard it's bad for your teeth.

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

Re: Red Bull bad for you?

****...i chugged 4 of these in a row for a bet.

[Brandwin]

Re: Red Bull bad for you?

I know it doesn't give you wings.

Damn liars!!!

[MC Fatigue]

Re: Red Bull bad for you?

Of course it's bad for you. Just look at the nutrition and ingredients of it.

What gets me, is why people need drinks to get going. If you need that, then you're not eating and sleeping properly. That's way more effective, healthy, and important than chugging down sugar and caffeine.

[ExtremeGamer]

Re: Red Bull bad for you?

It's been proven that an apple in the morning wakes you up more than coffee. I eat an apple every single morning, and have done that for 10 years now.

[grunt]

Re: Red Bull bad for you?

It's been proven that an apple in the morning wakes you up more than coffee. I eat an apple every single morning, and have done that for 10 years now.

Wow, I didn't know that. The level of coffee addiction is crazy.

[ExtremeGamer]

Re: Red Bull bad for you?

Wow, I didn't know that. The level of coffee addiction is crazy.

Yeah, apples contain so many good things for the body, plus give you a rush of energy. Unlike coffee, you don't crash later on with the energy burst from an apple. Obviously, the caffeine in coffee is higher, and wakes you up faster, but an apple wakes you up better and more alert. Plus, they are one of the best things you can intake in your body period.

So TJ, eat 2 apples every morning, you'll be awake and full

[grunt]

Re: Red Bull bad for you?

Yeah, apples contain so many good things for the body, plus give you a rush of energy. Unlike coffee, you don't crash later on with the energy burst from an apple. Obviously, the caffeine in coffee is higher, and wakes you up faster, but an apple wakes you up better and more alert. Plus, they are one of the best things you can intake in your body period.

So TJ, eat 2 apples every morning, you'll be awake and full

I don't drink coffee but I love fruits. I will give it a try.

[SoMiss2000]

Re: Red Bull bad for you?

It's been proven that an apple in the morning wakes you up more than coffee. I eat an apple every single morning, and have done that for 10 years now.

you haven't missed one day with out an apple? amazing!