Redbull causes death and disorders?

Question

I received an e-mail from a friend saying that Red Bull has been banned in certain European countries like France and Denmark because of it's dangerous ingredients that supposedly can cause death or certain disorders.

Is this true?

Oh well.......I guess I am gonna stay with my Ginkgo Biloba pills that are natural...................

Answer 1

This is the info I found on it, but it sounds like it's just been overexaggerated and hyped-up to me, they certainly have NOT recalled it. Here's the info from the BBC News... notice the inconsistencies in the story...you can decide what you think...


Red Bull in suspected link to deaths
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The Swedish National Food Administration has issued a public statement after reports at least three people died after drinking it.
The Swedish National Food Administration (NFA) is heading the investigation, and has issued a public warning, telling people not to take Red Bull mixed with alcohol, or after heavy exercise.
The three healthy young people who died are all thought to have drunk Red Bull shortly before their deaths.

But the energy drink's manufacturers said there was no proof the deaths were linked to Red Bull.


This is one story that's been not based on facts, and has been fuelled by speculation

A spokesperson for Red Bull manufacturers denies reports.

Two of the victims died after mixing the drink with vodka.
One woman, named only as Therese, 31, collapsed on the floor of a nightclub in March this year.
Her boyfriend John Andersson told a national newspaper: "Suddenly she just fell down beside me. Her heart had stopped and she was completely lifeless.
A third person died after drinking several cans of the energy drink following a heavy workout at the gym.

Precaution
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Doctors at Stockholm's South Hospital will lead the investigation.
Anders Glynn, of the NFA's toxicology department told BBC News Online: "The public warning is a precaution.At this point, its just a suspicion and we really don't know why , as it is a suspicion the physicians have reported to the press."

A spokeswoman for the manufacturers of Red Bull told BBC News Online: "This is one story that's been not based on facts, and has been fuelled by speculation."

Catherine Collins, of the British Dietetic Association says energy drinks could lower blood pressure
She added the Swedish NFA had issued the public warning "without having the full information".
"They need to be seen to be precautionary, but there's no proof that Red Bull is harmful when mixed."
She said the company would be working with the NFA to prove the drink was safe."There's been quite a lot of research looking at are the effects of Red Bull on the heart and circulation, and they have shown that if you take sufficient Red Bull, and other drinks that are performance enhancing, you can lower blood pressure and that may be the cause of the problem."

Concerns
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Last year, the coroner at the inquest into the death of 18-year-old Ross Cooney from Limerick, called for more research into the effect of energy drinks.Ross died of sudden adult death syndrome after a basketball match. Hours earlier he had drunk three cans of Red Bull.

The Times newspaper reports Norway, Denmark and France have classed the drink as medicinal because of its high caffeine content.Red Bull also contains taurine, a building block for protein and helps digest food. A small amount is thought to be beneficial, but some studies have suggested a small risk to health.

Last year, one billion cans of Red Bull were bought worldwide.

The UK's Food Standards Agency said it was not planning an investigation.

Answer 2

In 2001, the drink was investigated by the Swedish National Food Administration after being linked to the deaths of three consumers. It has been subject to a number of other health concerns regarding glucuronolactone, a precursor of taurine. Sale of Red Bull as a normal soft drink is prohibited in Denmark, Norway, France and Uruguay.

Due to the link with taurine, local authorities categorized Red Bull as a medicine and suggest customers ask for medical advice before drinking. Because of this, only energy drinks without taurine are sold in France.

The official imported Canadian Red Bull is a caffeinated version of Thai Krating Daeng. Until late 2004, its sale was prohibited in Canada. Now a can must carry a warning label that says:

Cautions: Contains caffeine. Not recommended for children, pregnant or breast-feeding women, caffeine sensitive persons or to be mixed with alcohol. Do not consume more than 500 mL per day.

Answer 3

The problems actually DO happen, but are caused by extreme overdose. I have not heard that they were banned, but the selling of energy drinks has been restricted in several countries. In the US, there are many places where energy drinks cannot be purchased by anyone under seventeen.

Like any drug, the abuse of the chemicals in Red Bull can be fatal to those sensitive to their effects. Taurine is the drug in it, and a lot of other energy drinks, that causes the problem. But you have to consume a LOT of them to have a problem.

It's kinda like alcohol poisoning. If you have any common sense and look at the labels once in a while, it won't happen. Drinking one or two Red Bulls for energy is fine.

Answer 4

I am afraid it may be true , I remember when it first came out, I worked with this Hippie dude and he swore that his doctor friend said it was bad for you and could possibilly make you go blind .......this was a long time ago so its not a shock to hear it now ......... I believ it is only one or two of the ingrediients that are in question , there is a couple other of those type out now that can supposedly make you blind , according to this hippie doctor dude , and he is right on the money 99 percent of the time ......

Answer 5

False

Answer 6

it's because people are doing stupid things with it like mixing it with alcohol.. i mean come on people if you mix certain herbal's with grapefruit you'll get a reaction right.. there is medical ingredients in that stuff and that's why i don't touch it. hey they say it gives you wings, but they didn't say what kind..

Answer 7

Don't believe every rumor you hear, usually the gossipers are either ignorant or have ulterior motives.

Answer 8

I feel all energy drinks are not healthy and are bad for the body

Answer 9

HI!

It is true...But Ginko Baloba is something you need to watch too. Makes the blood thin!!!!!!

Answer 10

I haven't heard that, but I certainly wouldn't be too surprised