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). A change in heartbeat rhythm can lead to certain types of arrhythmias that may result in sudden death, especially in those with high blood pressure or heart disease ( 39). Though Red Bull remains a popular beverage, research suggests that it may negatively affect your health. Can increase blood pressure and heart rate We work with collectors on the front lines of the ocean plastic crisis in Brazil, Egypt, Haiti, Ghana, India, Indonesia and The Philippines, but we need your help taking part in the solution to turn off the ocean-plastic tap.

While current recommendations call for limiting caffeine to no more than 400 mg per day in healthy adults, cases of caffeine-related deaths have primarily been in individuals with unusually high intakes of 3–5 grams of caffeine per day ( 28, 31). While the exact composition varies by country, additional ingredients in Red Bull include sugar, carbonated water, baking soda, citric acid, magnesium carbonate, glucuronolactone, and artificial colors and flavors ( 1). 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). 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). As Red Bull is sugar-sweetened — providing 29 grams of sugar in one 8.4-ounce (260-ml) serving — drinking one or more servings per day could increase your risk of type 2 diabetes ( 2). May damage your teeth

Additionally, researchers claim that these changes in heart rhythm can’t be explained solely by the amount of caffeine but were likely due to the combination of ingredients in Red Bull ( 39). Additionally, while research is limited, drinking Red Bull could worsen heart health and be life-threatening in individuals with pre-existing high blood pressure or heart disease ( 11). May increase type 2 diabetes risk

One 5-day test-tube study found that exposing human tooth enamel to energy drinks for 15 minutes, 4 times a day resulted in significant and irreversible loss of tooth enamel ( 17). Additionally, research indicates a link between high sugar intake and an increased risk of chronic kidney disease ( 19, 20, 21).

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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). And so for every single Ocean Bottle sold, we fund the collection of 1000 plastic bottles before they enter the ocean. As one small 8.4-ounce (260-ml) can of Red Bull provides 75 mg of caffeine, drinking more than 5 cans per day could increase your risk of caffeine overdose ( 2). Many factors affect how much caffeine you have to consume for it to be dangerous and potentially life-threatening. Despite these increases, moderate and occasional intake of Red Bull is unlikely to cause serious heart problems in healthy adults.Furthermore, the study noted that energy drinks were twice as harmful to tooth enamel than soft drinks ( 17). May negatively affect kidney health