No doubt, Red Bull and other such energy drinks are tasty, however, beware, don’t mix them with alcoholic beverages as they lead to nervous impairment. Most of the restaurants and bars use energy drinks to add flavor and bubbly looks to the beverages served but I wonder how many of you gobbling it know the risks involved.
Energy drinks can act as stimulants for few seconds. They are generally rich in caffeine, taurine (an amino acid, building blocks of proteins) along with glucuronolactone and a carbohydrate. Energy drinks such as black bull, coca cola are mistaken to be energy boosting sports drinks by youngsters. Studies have found that the students feel a perception of reduced headache, reduce tension, and reduce pain and stress. Most of you might drink these just to have fun and to hydrate your body; however, the fact is that they dehydrate.
The main problem is faced when these energy drinks are mixed with alcohol or when consumed a lot. These have an ill effect on the health, which may include the main problems related respiration, which may be due to electrolyte reaction or you may have nausea and vomiting, paired with heart-irregularities (such as heart strokes, higher blood pressure and clogging of blood in blood vessels).
When consumed lot, the intake results in poor sightedness, leading to more accidents and molestation. They are becoming more popular in dance parties, nightclubs and bars.
Because of the ill effects, some of these drinks have been marked under the Natural Health product (NHP). Regulations are based on the ingredients (such as vitamins and caffeine) of the drink. Under these regulations, the product has to undergo a review and satisfy the quality and safety measures. Presently, only the Red Bull Energy drink is authorized for sale as natural health product and bears a natural health product number (NPN).
According to Radden, health based authorities, proved Red Bull drink as safe for drinking not favoring mixing of it with alcohol in different parts of the world.
How can you minimize risks?
• Red Bull as an energy drink is considered a health drink and can be used according to the labeling instructions.
• Do not drink excessive Red Bull Drink.
• Do not mix it with alcohol.
After some reports on adverse effects of Red Bull drink, the drink is banned in France and Denmark while the Swedish National Food Administration advised consumers not to mix it with alcohol or consume it as a sports energy drink.
Via: Abcnews
