Red Bull




The energy drink discussion is forever being left unresolved. Are they bad for us? Why are they bad for us? Why do we still continue to drink energy drinks? Energyfiend.com states that in 2006, over three billion cans of Red Bull were sold for consumption; so are we all drinking energy drinks? I guess it would be safe to assume that nearly all of us have tried one of the energy drinks on today’s market; whether it is Red Bull, V or a similar energy drink. But do we know what is really in these drinks?


The headline “RED BULL=SLOW DEATH” has surrounded the world as France, Norway and Denmark have banned Red Bull from their country. However, the drink is still available in just over 100 countries around the world.

France and Denmark banned the product due to its toxic ingredients. The main reason was that the product contains vitamin components mixed with Glucuronolactone. Glucuronolactone is a highly dangerous chemical which acts as a stimulant and a hallucinogenic drug. Glaucuronolactone was used during the war to stimulate troops whilst calming the stress of war. But the soldiers that consumed this drug established migraines, cerebral tumors and diseases of the liver.

Following in suit of France, Norway and Denmark an email is circulating titled “Do NOT drink this drink anymore!”

What could be wrong with a drink that is sold in supermarket? Everything it seems!

The article stated that the main ingredients of Red Bull, B12 vitamin, were originally created to stimulate the brain of those in a stress coma. This ingredient is often blamed when we hear News reports of consumer’s hearts stopping from overdoses of Red Bull.

Red Bull was discovered by chance by an Austrian billionaire, Dietrich Mateschitz. Whilst Dietrich was in Hong Kong he went to a toothbrush manufacturer, found the ingredients and released the drink, Red Bull, in 1987.

Recently, The Red Bull Shot, a small shot containing the ingredients of Red Bull has been introduced into Australia.

How can this be healthy?

Jager Bombs, which are a alcoholic mix of Red Bull and Jagermister, have been banned in many city nightclubs and pubs throughout Australia as when mixed they attack the liver directly. Red Bull, alone, before being mixed with alcohol already has the affect of a drunken state- why mix it?

Do we need any more reasons to NOT drink Red Bull?

Do you believe these claims?

What do you think about Red Bull?

Will you stop consuming Red Bull?

Have you ever had a Jager Bomb?

This entry was posted by brooke on Monday, October 5. 2009 at 14:01. and is filed under Health & Lifestyle. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own blog. All new comments are subject to moderation before being displayed.

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  1. Andrew says:
    #1 2009-10-05 14:51 (Reply)

    I totally agree with this article, I can't handle more than one redbull drink in a week. It makes me feel like dieing. Some people say that thats cuz I drink weaksauce for breakfast, but I believe its because redbull is a really bad dangerous evil drink.

  2. Jordan Riz says:
    #2 2009-10-05 14:51 (Reply)

    Jager Bomb are my favourite drink when I go clubbing. They keep me awake, while getting me drunk.

    But I am worried about the damage it could be doing.

    The two substances are bad enough by themselves - but mixing them (a depressant and a stimulant) REALLY can't be a good idea.

  3. Ka says:
    #3 2009-10-05 14:54 (Reply)

    Hi guys,

    My name is Ka, I don't drink much redbull because I'm really weaksauce. I have a redbull shot I bought and have yet to drink it. Its stilling in the fridge and I'm too afraid to drink it, It might kill me...Do you guys think its ok if I drink it?

  4. Aaron says:
    #4 2009-10-05 14:55 (Reply)

    I used to drink 5+ red bulls a day. But I started noticing the long-term effects.

    It wasn't until one night, after I had consumed over 10 red bulls and actually thought I could fly, which resulted in me tripping and breaking my leg, that I realised too much red bull is deadly!

    Consumers of this drink beware!

  5. Andrew says:
    #5 2009-10-05 15:00 (Reply)

    Hi Ka,
    In regards to your post, It should be O-K If you drink the redbull shot, but just to be safe, you said your abit of a weaksauce, this means you will need to only consume half of the shot in one day, then the other half the next day.

  6. James says:
    #6 2009-10-05 15:05 (Reply)

    Without much Red Bull for each day ,I would not able stay awake.

    For some ,there is much need for Red Bull in their jobs. Otherwise there would be no possibility of purchase life!

  7. Raj says:
    #7 2009-10-05 15:09 (Reply)

    you guys seriously need to continue consuming heavy doses red bull everyday, although i dont have it anymore ;-)

    first off all, the entertainment value of ppl high on caffeine is over the top and 2nd of all we gota support Mark Webber. Redbull F1 Rules


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