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- Energy drinks like Red Bull claim to offer a quick burst of energy in a can - but what do they actually do? Food scientist Topher McNeil breaks down the science behind the ingredients in Red Bull, what it's actually designed to do, and all the other factors to consider when deciding whether to drink it.
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In Australia, the nutrition information label includes the amount of everything in the can - for 8.4 fl oz (250ml) cans, it has 1000mg of taurine (the same dosage as the supplement used in this video), 80mg of caffeine, 20mg of niacinamide, and 5mg of pantothenic acid and vitamin B6. I hope that helps anyone who is curious!
Thank you for the info!!!
My can actually gives it per 100ml, but I see it conforms with your data and the volume of your can.
Here in europe also. wierd that in America its not required.
I wish it was like that in the states
You can just google the nutritional info
Doc: “Red Bull and alcohol just allows you to stay drunker, longer.”
Everyone at the club: Exactly!
Talk about mixed messages
focus is awesome with redbull and alcohol, no one can say you are drunk, but only sometimes, as too much sugar
The next day, at the ER: Oh, bollocks
Sort of like Four Loko, an energy drink in the past. It was banned, when it was rereleased it has alcohol which masks the caffeine
Clever wording on the being appreciated by athletes. Yes, it's extremely appreciated by athletes... as a sponsor!
Athletes don't even drink it, they have water in their "energy drink" cans.
I went to Camp Woodward where they had vending machines everywhere. A lot of us drank a lot of red bull. I still drink them. They also give out free ones occasionally from a red bull car that has been driving around for years.
@@hayleydanvers1614 No idea what Camp Woodward is, probably something American... I used to be a low-tier professional athlete and once for some sponsorbullshit I was forced to drink redbull before a tournament day... I've genuinely never performed that badly; it's just a disgusting sugar shock and the caffeine fucks up your hormones.
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athletes seem to like water, im going to listen to them, not some overpaid ape poorly contributing to people's health on large scale, and praying upon the ablility to brainwash by standing in front of a giant wall of the product he's promoting.
Such is the nature of modern professional sports. Professional athletes need the sponsors to get a good revenue and they compete against one another to get the most sponsors.
Filling garbage cans with empty cans of redbull around major cities as a psychological manipulating marketing scheme was absolute genius
Huh?
What are you yapping about lil bro 💀
Redbull as a way to market their product to increase sales, dumped around bunch empty cans to make ppl think along of ppl wear buying them
Shut up
Someone who actually knows what they’re talking about!! Thank you! It’s so hard to get legitimate nutritional advice nowadays (evidence based and well interpreted)
You mean the guy blatantly paid by RB to stand there and smile in front of a giant wall of cans in an attempt to just brainwash everyone into drinking more of the stuff?
@@ReadThis-nv7ns if they paid him they should ask for a refund lol
@@thatpandaz6094 I know he knows because he knows how to spell caffeine!
@@ReadThis-nv7ns You’re not very good at understanding this sort of stuff.
The Red Bull citrus flavor in the yellow can is nectar of the gods! That one taste so good
This is one of the best series on CZcams in a while. So informative. Keep it up!
I've done some research on Red Bull on my own cause I have a very unusual reaction to it. I've got ADHD, and when I drink an 8.4floz can, I get super relaxed and focused. I drink one a day now. Totally changed my life. I tried drinking 2 of them in a row once and got really drowsy for the next like 5hrs. But anyway, in my research, I found that Taurine is really active in blood vessel dilation. For those who might not know what that means, It works to keep them the right diameter (this is one of the ways the body regulates blood pressure). I would also encourage everyone to always look at more than one source when researching something. The internet is a big mix of opinions and facts. This guy knows what he's talking about tho.
same with me...completely changed my productivity and focus levels...ive always wonder how so and why i actually don't feel anxious or jittery (like coffee) this explains alot thanks for sharing
Red Bull and other energy drinks are still bad for you, entirely due to the sugar content.
I can't lie. I also drink one a day. However if you're looking to be as healthy as possible then you're better off just taking taurine supplements and either laying off the caffeine or looking for a healthier source of it. The only reason why I don't do that myself is because energy drinks taste like the nectar of gods to me.
@@jacobestersonred bull Is not as bad as some I take 250ml can and I'm a kid and I feel fine when I take it I feel calm too
@@roman24124The problem is the sugar. You can try with taking Taurine supplements with coffee. Coffee is full of antioxidants and polyphenols, and has no added sugars.
Are these guys marketing bots for redbull? 😂
I would LOVE to drink the sugar-free version if it didn't make me want to vomit. I'm sensitive to artificial sweeteners anyway-How do other people not sense the bitter aftertaste???-but the sheer intensity of it in Red Bull's formulation is revolting.
Exactly!!
I love redbull, love the bitterness and carbonation…but I also LOVE anything bitter or acidic
I never experienced the "bitter aftertaste" of artificial sweeteners people sometimes talk about
@@LUKA_911 aspartame has a particular sort of acrid, astringent back of the mouth sensation. If you're not sensitive to it you might just associate it with the sweetness but if you are sensitive it's a very unpleasant almost bitter feeling.
Because to us, the sometimes bitter aftertaste is fleeting - it's only there for a milisecond. How you people are able to stand the overwhelming sweetness of the sugar-versions is beyond me though! Wayyy too sweet, like drinking syrup! You can keep all the extra calories too, I'll pass :D
Stopped drinking caffeine last summer. Since then I've had probably 3 cups of coffee just because I do really like the way coffee tastes. After an hour or so of drinking the coffee each time, I seemed to go into something of an anxiety overload for hours. Sure, I was awake and alert, but imo, I was TOO alert and was thinking WAY too much about all the terrible ways anything I could be doing could go wrong.
Imagine if you smoked some 20% THC cannabis.
Yup, that's me on caffeine as well. Sometimes I think the world is coming to an end. No fun.
i’m quitting caffeine until the end of january and replacing it with some adaptogens and reishi mushrooms. i’m on day 3 of zero caffeine and my sleep, mood, and general lack of anxiety makes me feel AMAZING.
For most people caffeine isn't actually problem at all, well unless drunk before bed. That said I do drink tea often before bed and personally don't see problem with it.
Only thing I monitor a bit is that I don't go into habit of drinking 4+ cups of coffee a day regular. I go quite often without coffee for a day, or maybe just one cup or maybe just tea. If I drunk that much I would probably get headache.
Well yeah, it is a stimulant and if you quit it you become more sensitive. Stimulants are notorious for causing anxiety, amphetamine medications very frequently have to be paired with anxiety relief medications.
There are caffeine-free coffees that are available and as far as I'm aware are the same prices as normal coffee options.
easy to understand and easy to follow even tho English is my 2nd language, i think you need to make this type of video often. good job guys 👏👏👏
Is this as close to price point as we'll get at this point? I'll take it! I love this series so much already!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Man I love this channel, so unbiased, giving you the clear downsides without being overdramatic or sensationalizing. Normally without drama it wouldn't get views, but the speakers are always so good that it keeps you in regardless.
Dude. This is an ad for Red Bull. Your sentence is exactly the kind of marketing they want to achieve.
@@Hahahahaaahaahaa if it was an ad they'd have to legally disclose it. You know, like every other sponsorship on this website. Take the tinfoil hat off.
@@Hahahahaaahaahaa it is not, how can you even think that. 0iq
Capitalism and Brainwashing coming out on top again
Great video, well explained and pleasing to listen. Thank you!
I love these videos, more please.
Sometimes when I'm tired at work sugar free Red Bull is a life saver 🤸 puts a spring in my step ⚡ but I know there's better options on Amazon
Coffee & even black tea goes right through me (IBS)
Appreciate the info 🤙✨
Very nice breakdown of everything in a Red Bull and what each things does to your body
Thanks for the information. I have never drank this drink in my life and I think I won't.
It's taste is quite polarizing my family hate it but I like It's taste you should try it once.
@@renumathur4124 first time I tasted it. It was horrible, but a year later I loved the flavour and drink it often
Love this series
Great video, thanks, I learned a lot!
I don't drink it for energy but it's amazing taste. Like drinking rocket candy.
Thanks very much. This helps me make an informed decision.
I used to drink so much crap like this. Everyone needs to listen to their own body. But for me, I found that pairing large amounts of caffeine consumed quickly and with sugar often makes me feel worse. Jittery and almost lightheaded. I ended up abandoning soda and energy drinks for coffee, which I drink black, slowly, from a thermos. I find this gives me the best boost without the cliff at the other side. I also don't drink full caffeine every day. I'm a heathen who drinks decaf most days (because I actually like coffee) and go for the real stuff when I need it.
Lol idk about you but I drink 3 a day at different times and it generally keeps me going throughout the day. I also do do a lot of labor work and then work out so I guess that's why lol.
skill issue
ye cus u didnt eat food
balance is key
I know someone who drank RedBull for the first time and wasn't able to sleep at all but doesn't feel tired, for a day at least LOL . She drinks tea everyday though so not sure if it's the amount of the caffeine or something else in the drink affects her.
Are you going to continue this series? It's really interesting. What about an episode on Slim Fast? Please?
I used to drink a lot of Red Bull, and one evening after overdoing it a bit I ended up passing out from dehydration and hit my head on the sidewalk and had a minor concussion from it. Now I can't stand the smell of Red Bull in the slightest since it brings back memories of that night (and also my body's reaction to the concussion). It's probably for the best.
I like this Series.
Great video, lovely host and nice knowledge
as someone who really likes redbull, this video has helped me like it more, specifically the sugar free redbull, cool video!
I like this series
1:10 i think you were trying to say that the redbull has less caffein than a cup of coffee but you put the “less than” operator “
All coffees don't have a large amount of caffeine in them
@@thatpandaz6094 not true, an average espresso has 120mg of caffeine, watch james hoffman's video on caffeine content, a usual instant of 2 tsp is around 80mg iirc
Great video!
You forgot to mention that caffine can hinder the absorption of vitamins and minerals. This the main reason why caffinated drinks are not recommended for children. Vitamins and minerals are much more important to children, whom are growing and utilizing those vitamins and minerals for things like bone density. Kids having cardiac events is far less of a concern than appropreate health for growing.
Of course this pops up after I just drank one
My stomach doesn't like coffee. But handles energy drinks better. However I switched to caffeine pills over a year ago and it's made life much easier than having to prepare coffee or stop in the store for caffeine beverages. I take about 100mg most days and take 200mg on days i want more "energy". It's been working out great and a $10 bpttle lasts a bit over 3 months so super cost efficient.
I mean caffeine is nice, but without nice beverage it's just not worth the effort. It's stimulant with pretty low effect and duration, if you drop caffeine after while you don't need it. I know this because I'm highly irregular drinker, sometimes I don't drink coffee/tea for couple days, sometimes it's one cup, sometimes it might even be up to 5 if I'm genuinely tried.
As long as you don't have habit of drinking multiple cups a day regularly, in which case you can form slight addiction and can get headaches, caffeine is totally optional.
Please make more content like this, love this
using a can of redbull from the EU means you get much more information as all the colours are named by E compound and more
In brazil redbull discloses on the can how much taurine it has, but I don't know how much. I think that's a USA problem.
Good video 👍
It's kind of a joke that Red Bull calls itself an energy drink with only 80mg of caffeine; that's not even half a NoDoz.
10:50 You say that like it's a bad thing
Sugar is a highly refined substance that elicits the same addiction response as cocaine. It even lights up the same regions of the brain. Sugar is not added to make it taste better, it is added to elicit the addiction response. Your health matters less than profit.
cocaine is a dopaminergic stimulant, which means it causes an increase of dopamine in the brain. for someone who likes skateboarding, the brain would look similar, same with video games, (sugar), social media, even eating.
the problem with cocaine is that it is almost a full DAT (dopamine reuptake transporter) inhibitor, meaning that it keeps dopamine in the synapse of neurons much longer than it’s supposed to be there, signaling to the body that the “activity” of cocaine is wayyyyy too good, and when it is not present, the body feels that much worse.
twisting facts and spreading misinformation like this is very harmful, please consider actually doing research and look into things before trying to educate people :)
TLDR, it gives you wings
When I have tried energy drinks in the past, I've found that I never get the buzz from the sugar free ones, so I stopped drinking them.
I’m the opposite the one with sugar doesn’t do anything to me, but the sugar free😱😱😱😱😱🏃🏼♂️🏃🏼♂️🏃🏼♂️🏃🏼♂️🏃🏼♂️🏃🏼♂️
I tried this once while I was on a long drive. Even though I bought the small can and only drank half (it tasted awful), I felt VERY jittery and nauseated. I poured out the other half and had to wait a long while for the effects to wear off. >_
11:13 I like mixing Sparkling Ice with alcohol.
watching this while drinking Red Bull. cheers!
I love watermelon red bull, and it makes me feel great… not jittery like coffee… am I the outlier? Lol
I love Red Bull - a quick burst of energy when you need it - so much better than plain old water. - and of course it mixes well with vodka. The problem is of course when you mix it with vodka, it gives you wings, but you're likely to crash into the wall after you drink it.
I prefer the taste of redbull over any other ones but whenever I get one I just sip on it throughout the day
80mg is quite a lot. A double caffeinated can of coffee over here states 68 mg of coffee. That is supposed to be a real booster. My problem with red bull is first I don't like the taste. Second I love coffee and tea. Both of which without sugar. So basically there is no place in my diet for red bull.
You've missinpterpreted things badly. Espresso is considered the strongest caffinated brew of coffee (by oz). A single cup of coffee which is 8.0oz (95mg of caffine) has more caffine than a shot of espresso (63mg of caffine), but the espresso shot is one jugger or 1.5oz.
The confusion you are experiencing is because espresso BASED drinks which can be 8oz - 16oz still only contain 1 or 2 espresso shots, then are mixed with fillers and flavorants. A single shot mixed espresso, even if it's a 16oz drink, still only has one shot of espresso, so is only 63mg of caffine in a 16oz drink. Two shots are 126mg of caffine. While redbull (8.5oz) has 80mg of caffine, and a cup of coffee (8.0oz) has 93mg of caffine.
Oz for oz redbull does indeed have less caffine, coffee would have more per oz, and PURE espresso would have the most caffine per oz. You buying those items sold as coffee energy drinks is largely just marketing. A simple brewed cup of coffee is generally going to be the most caffine per oz a person will drink. THis is often an issue though, considering people drink multiple cups, where-as, with energy drinks or mixed coffee drinks people tend to drink one, making them generally safer.
Red Bull and Vodka. Top Drink and In Thailand it concentrated and very nice 👍
I drank one before a game of squash. I thought I was going to have heart attack 🤣🤣🤣
I wonder what will happen to those cans in the background
Love it haha
Do Soylent! Please!
Whenever he asks if it gives you energy, I always get disappointed it's not wings.
I think the biggest problem most have is they mix redbull and after 1 or 2 hours go for a coffee. We overdo caffeine and all the sugars. I drink 1 red bull and the rest is water. perfectly fine.
Same. I start my day with a Red Bull, then I work at finishing a gallon of water through the rest of the day. I do a soda every once in a while if I eat out, but mostly water.
Redbull doesn't give me energy.. it gives me wings
So this field of "engineering" (?) packaged food, drinks, etc, what is it exactly called? What would be the title of somebody who researches on this?
The field of engineering that deals with the production, preservation, packaging, and distribution of food and beverages is called Food Engineering or Agricultural Engineering. It combines the principles of engineering, food science, and microbiology to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of food products.
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Alright! Thanks haha, it's one of those industries like pharma which remain quite... "Insider" if you get what I mean
Wonder if there's ways to learn more about it without the fancy languages
the Australian cans have taurine listed at 0.4%
Which is miniscule. The scientific studies on taurine sometimes have people taking as much as 4-8 grams per day.
Ive used redbull as a preworkout. It was decent. Ive taken literal chemical mixures and pushed my body pretty far. So drinking a redbull during or before i feel like its not dangerous unless youre about to run a marathon
The profit margin on this product is something that makes All other beverage companies green with envy. It's truly an ATM of product marketing. I'll just have a cup of coffee and save the difference for my retirement, thank you.
I buy them in the 24pks and pay less for one redbull than you do for a coffee (about $0.89 USD). :)
I drink tenzing,virtue or monster ultra zero and never get a over the top high with it but one cup of coffee and i am up on the space station with them
Red Bull definitely benefited my cognitive focus before I got treatment for my adhd in my mid/late 20’s.
Sadly cannot drink it often anymore though. Sometimes I just miss the tartness of it.
"You know your body"
about that... 😅
It makes me go *BRRRRRRRR* and then gives me a headache....
Here in Brazil we're informed that Redbull has 1000mg of Taurine per 250 ml
Red Bull is actually tame compared to many other drinks out there.
Sugar gives you energy (calories ARE energy), caffeine is just a stimulant. Also ignoring the effect of blood sugar. Have you never been tired when doing mental work and sweet drink or a snack fixed it?
Plague - Using sugar as a pick-me-up has a downside - it spikes your blood-sugar, sure, but it can crash just as quickly, leaving you sleeping with your face on your keyboard.
Me having around 400mg of caffeine on a regular day and still feeling exhausted pointing at the people getting energy from a Red Bull: Haha, losers!
Also me realising that in the end the only loser is me for needing too much caffeine just to be arguably awake: Takes a sip of the 6th cup of coffee for today.
If you look at how aspartame got approved and the shady dealings of Rumsfeld in both his role at Searle and on Ronald Reagan's cabinet you might take a closer look at it. Subject animals missing chunks of tissue, the justice department investigation lapsing and the attorney responsible going to work for the lawfirm of Searle's PR firm.
I drank diet Coke for 30+ years. Had pustular psoriasis until I stopped drinking it. I have psoriatic arthritis with deformities. What studies did you reference that document the long term effects of aspartame? Any specific studies of long term heavy exposure concluding it is safe?
My Redbull can says the following per 100ml: Energy 193kJ (45kcal), Protein 0g, Carbohydrate 11g, Total sugar 11g, Fat 0g, Sodium 0.04g, Niacin 8mg, Pantothenic Acid 2mg, B6 2mg, B12 2ug. Caffeine 32mg and Taurine 400mg.
what if red bull wants to launch a new flavor so which one you will pick?
I normally drink 5 energy drinks a day. I am highly active physically, i do brick laying and building. Without energy drinks i battle to keep up with my work. Two major side effects are the effect it has on my teeth, and my friends say i am getting fat. My cardiovascular health is fine. I usually drink 2 monsters, and three other brands. One flavor of switch brand (Turkish delight) gave me kidney pain. Otherwise i think energy drinks are fine. I don't drink alcohol or take other drugs. I sleep normally. I feel its necessary for high productivity in my job.
It is not recommended to consume more than one energy drink per day. Consuming 5 energy drinks per day is excessive and can lead to a number of negative health effects. Energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine and other stimulants, which can cause symptoms such as increased heart rate, high blood pressure, and insomnia, as well as more serious effects such as heart attack, stroke and even death in some cases. Additionally, consuming excessive amounts of sugar and artificial ingredients can lead to weight gain and other health problems. It's important to be mindful of the amount of energy drinks you consume and to always follow the recommended serving sizes on the packaging. It's better to consult with a healthcare professional or a dietitian if you have any concern regarding your caffeine intake.
Caffeine pills are a convenient and easy way to consume caffeine, The recommended daily dose of caffeine is 400mg, which is equivalent to about 4 cups of brewed coffee, depending on the strength of the coffee beans. Consuming more than this amount can cause symptoms such as increased heart rate, high blood pressure, and insomnia. Caffeine pills can also cause serious side effects such as seizures, heart attack or stroke if consumed in high doses.
get zevia or something else. the tastes can be very addictive
I always liked Sobe better. Too bad I can’t find the stuff anymore. It tastes so much better.
I don't care what anyone says, i'll keep avoiding artificial sweeteners. The stuff gives me headaches.
11:35, 17 years in life and haven't drink a sip :v don't know tho, I always was curious. they are very expensive here by the government's will. just to avoid consumers buying it
It’s important to watch the recommended intake of things like caffeine and sugar 😉. Red Bull is a good pick-me-up, but too much can have negative effects!
TOPHER
My co worker drank Red Bull with 5 hours energy . He end up in ER😊
But Does it cause any damage to the kidneys?
12:16
I hate when I am in the middle of writing a comment and the video answers the question I was in the middle of writing... Happens way too often.
I am very disappointed that your nearly twelve and a half minutes long video fails to address Red Bull energy drink's most controversial claim - the one regarding wing growth. I would have thought that an obvious starting point.
I have been avoiding this beverage for years due to my strong aversion to the avian form, the feathers especially. Given this, my tolerance for any potential wing growth whatsoever is very near zero. I was elated to finally find a reputable source with answers but alas, I fear I have misplaced my hopes once again.
My mum wants to show her talent
I love redbull
Marketing geniouses
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Aspartame gives me horrible migraines
It's legit I get wings no jitters good stuff in it
In your own video you say taurine comes from bull seamen and ox bile. Which contradicts what your said. Almost a good take
Taurine is produced for companies like Red Bull and other energy drink manufacturers through a process called chemical synthesis. This process involves the use of various chemicals and raw materials to create taurine in a laboratory setting.
Typically, the process begins with the use of a precursor chemical such as sulfonic acid, which is then combined with other chemicals and catalysts to create taurine. The process can be done through different routes, for example, the most common route is using sulfonic acid and ethylene oxide, and other routes use aziridine and cysteine.
The resulting taurine is then purified, dried and packaged for use in energy drinks and other products. The taurine that is used in energy drinks is considered to be safe and is generally recognized as safe by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
He keeps talking about "energy" but there's no energy in caffeine. The real energy is the sugar.
there's energy in your body thats usually held up in reserve, and that definitely gets "unlocked" by caffeine. considering pure caloric intake, you are correct, but thats not everything about a diet.
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I drink 25 grams of pure kratom a day , a red bull is like a jolly rancher to me
0.4 % taurine
#redbull
Common sense duh 😮 everything thing in moderation all I know is it's the best and per say healthiest asa ingredients I've had so far and of course WINGS!!!
The editing was a bit slow and choppy but I like the series
Yes but i drink sugar free version soooo its basicly healty 😊😊😊
sugar free is worst cause they add more chemicals in it in order to balance the sugar deficit
It's not healthy at all lmao 😂
this dude looks like he hits his parrot
You say 27g of sugar.
I hear Diabetes.
You're out of touch with soft drinks and desserts then.