We’ll get to that in a minute. First: why Red Bull? Am I some kind of shill for Big Taurine? No. As previously mentioned, Red Bull occasionally releases cans of burning metallic garbage that deserve no space on store shelves. But when it’s good, it’s good.

Despite these increases, moderate and occasional intake of Red Bull is unlikely to cause serious heart problems in healthy adults.Additionally, Red Bull has sugar-free options, including Red Bull Zero and Red Bull Sugarfree, which are made with the artificial sweeteners aspartame and acesulfame K instead of sugar ( 3). When consumed together, caffeine in Red Bull can mask the effects of alcohol, making you feel less intoxicated while still experiencing alcohol-related impairments ( 22, 23, 24). New for 2017, this is Red Bull’syears-late entry into the 2015 açai craze. It’s generically fruity and just okay. 12) Sugar-Free Lime Edition

Symptoms of caffeine overdose and toxicity can include nausea, vomiting, hallucinations, anxiety, rapid heart rate, dizziness, trouble sleeping, and seizures ( 31). Summary

Current recommendations call for limiting caffeine to 100 mg or less per day in adolescents aged 12–19. Therefore, drinking more than one 8.4-ounce (260-ml) serving of Red Bull could increase the risk of caffeine overdose in this age group ( 28). One of the earliest Editions, and still one of the best. Blueberry is an unusual flavor for a soft drink, and it tastes like it was chosen because it clashes the least with Red Bull’s original metal-pineapple flavor. Later Editions would do more to cover up that tang, but this oneis still perfectly passable. 6) Green Edition There is some outrage, but at the same time there are also those who look at the matter from a different angle. Sebastian Vettel has a high favour factor for many people, and so some fans conclude that they will turn a blind eye if the car brings Vettel better results. Internet reactions to the AMR22B While occasionally drinking Red Bull is unlikely to have any serious effects on kidney health, research suggests that chronic and excessive intake could.

Additionally, adolescents under the age of 19 may be at a greater risk of caffeine-related side effects ( 30). Generally speaking, Red Bull’s citrus flavors do the best job of coating its various chemical ingredients insomething palatable. The tangerine-flavored entry, although it’s still almost intolerably sweet, is one of the best of these, because it tastes the most like something actually found in nature. If you don’t like pineapple, this may befor you. 4) Grapefruit Twist Summer Edition Image via Red Bull While the ingredients in Red Bull may provide a boost of energy, they may also cause short- and long-term side effects — especially in larger quantities. Summary

Though Red Bull remains a popular beverage, research suggests that it may negatively affect your health. Can increase blood pressure and heart rate Additionally, research indicates a link between high sugar intake and an increased risk of chronic kidney disease ( 19, 20, 21). Research indicates that drinking acidic beverages can damage tooth enamel, which is the hard outer coating that helps protect your teeth against decay ( 15).

While safe doses of caffeine vary by individual, current research recommends limiting caffeine to 400 mg per day or less in healthy adults ( 28). Excess sugar intake, especially from sweetened beverages, may increase your risk of type 2 diabetes ( 14). And lo, these very good recommendations came to pass, followed by the entry of two other totally acceptable Summer Editions—Green and Orange—into the permanent Red Bull canon. This year has brought an even bigger shakeup for Red Bull heads,with three new flavors (one Summer and two sugar-free) to evaluate. Blood pressure and heart rate are two important measures for heart health, as increased levels have been associated with a higher risk of hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart disease ( 4, 5). However, the average half-life of caffeine in the blood ranges from 1.5–9.5 hours, which means it could take up to 9.5 hours for your caffeine blood levels to drop to half of its original amount ( 29).

Research has shown an association between drinking Red Bull and increased high-risk behavior, especially when combined with alcohol ( 1). These increases in heart rate and blood pressure are thought to be largely due Red Bull’s caffeine content, as one large 12-ounce (355-ml) can contains 108 mg of caffeine — about the same amount as a cup of coffee ( 2, 10, 11). Even when not paired with alcohol, observational studies indicate that in young adults, regular intake of energy drinks like Red Bull is linked to an increased risk of alcohol dependence and illicit drug use ( 22, 26, 27).