Researchers find Red Bull may raise stroke risk

well the drink goes by its name its all Bull

Here's another attempt to discredit the Energy Drink Manufactures. I wonder who sponsored the study and research.

What happens to your blood stream when you consume other products like Alcohol, HFCS, Beer, and Coffee and so on.

It seems that when ever a product leader is doing well, some research scientist, trying to make a name for him/her finds a fault in the product. We consume multiple products daily that aren't good for us. We seem to handle them ok and continue be healthy.

It will be interesting to see what Red Bulls research will turn up.

David

take it from someone the used to work for red bull i believe it. i have talked to lots of people who drank or still drink it. myself i used to feel real sick or had a tight chest from it.

Is this a side effect for the sugar free Red Bull only or also the regular Red Bull?

That's why I drink XS. Ok, I really jsut like teh falvor better.

I also work for them and probably consume more than i should but have never had these symptoms. what about Monster or other 16oz and larger size products? And why just sugar free. I know this e-mag usually dumps on rb, so why not a longer article and not just an exerpt.

Just take a close look at Redbull's ingredients..... and you even question why this happens.I'm a huge fan of energy drinks but I always stick to the all natural/organic energy ones on the market!

I wonder why people or researchers target such large companies to defame their brand that was built over a long period of time and with huge investments.......are these guys aiming for some settlement money??? Why is there this issue only on the sugar free product....? STRANGE !

It would be nice if they actually figuered out what caused the "stickiness." I'm sure that the ingrediant is in many other produces.

"Just take a close look at Redbull's ingredients....."

Taurine
An amino acid, taurine is important in several metabolic processes of the body. Also known as 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid. Taurine functions in electrically active tissues such as the brain and heart to help stabilize cell membranes. It also has functions in the gallbladder, eyes, and blood vessels and may have some antioxidant and detoxifying properties. 1000 mg

Glucuronolactone
A naturally occurring substance manufactured by the human body. Like taurine, glucuronolactone is supposed to detoxify the body. Little research has been done on the effects, and the only relevant studies have been conducted on animals so the risk to humans cannot be adequately assessed. Glucuronolactone has received some notoriety due to rumours that it was a Vietnam War era drug manufactured by the American government and led to several brain tumour deaths at the time. These rumours are not based on documented facts. 600 mg

Caffeine
An alkaloid found naturally in such foods as coffee beans, tea, kola nuts, Yerba mat, guarana, and (in small amounts) cacao beans. 80 mg

Niacin (niacinamide)
Also known as nicotinic acid or vitamin B3, niacin is a water-soluble vitamin whose derivatives such as NADH play essential roles in energy metabolism in the living cell. Severe lack of niacin causes the deficiency disease pellagra, whereas a mild deficiency slows down the metabolism, which in turn decreases cold tolerance and is a potential contributing factor towards obesity. 18 mg

Pantothenic acid (calcium d-pantothenate)
An antioxidant, water-soluble vitamin needed to break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. It is found in whole grain cereals, legumes, eggs, meat and other foods. 6 mg

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxide HCI)
A water-soluble vitamin that exists in three major chemical forms: pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine. Vitamin B6 performs a wide variety of functions in your body for example, protein and red blood cell metabolism. The nervous and immune systems also require vitamin B6 to function efficiently and it is also needed for the conversion of tryptophan (an amino acid) to niacin (see above). 2 mg

Riboflavin
Also known as vitamin B2, riboflavin is an easily absorbed, water-soluble micronutrient with a key role in maintaining human health. Like the other B vitamins, it supports energy production by aiding in the metabolizing of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins and can be found in milk, cheese, leafy green vegetables, liver, yeast, almonds and mature soybeans. 1.65 mg

Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamine)
Helps maintain healthy nerve cells and red blood cells, and needed for the production of DNA, the genetic material in all cells. Deficiency of vitamin B12 is the cause of several forms of anaemia. Also called 'cobalamin' because it contains the metal cobalt. 1 mcg

Non-medicinal ingredients:
Carbonated water
Sucrose
Glucose
Citric acid
Inositol
Flavours
Caramel

Nothing life threatening listed...

Well I not only believe it I KNOW IT I have chronic fatigue and was consuming sugar free red bull up until I had a stroke actually I was having mini strokes but I didn't pay attention to the signs. My drs. could not explain why I had a strokes and now its clear to me. Take caution!