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RedBull????

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
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Does anybody know by chance if there are attually any addictive stuff in redbull or any other "energy" drinks... just curious cause i drink a hell of a lot of it as im in a very physical job <IMG SRC="biggrin.gif" border="0" ALT="icon"> and its long hours <IMG SRC="frown.gif" border="0" ALT="icon"> so every little bit of energy i can muster helps but as i said i was just wondering if theres anything addictive in it?...

[ 11-04-2002: Message edited by: Samael ]

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Red Bull has got massive amounts of caffine in it, which is a drug so it might be that you're experiencing.

    I wouldn't drink too much of it though! I'm sure it can't be good for you. I know after I've had it the next say it feels like my stomach is rotting.

    You really shouldn't rely on that to get you through the day. Have a banana instead they have loads of energy!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    May i suggest Res Bull Annonymous <IMG SRC="rolleyes.gif" border="0" ALT="icon"> I don't think an addiction to red bull should be much of a concern <IMG SRC="wink.gif" border="0" ALT="icon">
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    i guess its at least as addictive as coffee or tea, just quite a bit more expensive. seriously i dont know how anyone can drink that stuff, its so sweet it makes me gag. the main problem with it i think more than addiction, would be getting a tolerance to it and it not giving you as much energy as it did at first, having to drink 2 cans to get the same energy as you used to get off 1 can.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    well to be honest i have around 3 <IMG SRC="eek.gif" border="0" ALT="icon"> cans a night.... but i do know my mum did get addictided to caffine and now she cant even drink tea coffee or even cola anymore.... <IMG SRC="confused.gif" border="0" ALT="icon">
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    It can be nice, but something like 3 cans a night is definatly not good for you.....

    The stuff in it doesn't exactly do your health any huge favours, and when the affects wear off your body is left less alert and more drained, so you need another one etc.....

    Just off the top of my head I can state that high amounts of caffeine on it's own raise blood pressure, promotes bad health, and increases the risk of heart problems. And that's without going into all the other crap in red bull.....

    Every now and then I have the ocassional one <IMG SRC="wink.gif" border="0" ALT="icon"> but I wouldn't advise having any more than an one or two a week on average, certainly not 3 a day.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Red Bull contains a chemical called Taurine which in large amounts is particulary nasty to you kidneys. Mixed with alcohol the damage it can cause is multiplied.

    Deaths have been attributed to Red Bull though they have been very rare. As with anything, moderation is the key, but I recommend not using Red Bull as a mixer.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    well in that case i definatly aint touching vodka with me redbull... and theres no way i can cut down to 2-3 a week...maybe i can try for 1 night...well give a go next week and see what happens...
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Samael:
    <STRONG>well in that case i definatly aint touching vodka with me redbull... and theres no way i can cut down to 2-3 a week...maybe i can try for 1 night...well give a go next week and see what happens...</STRONG>

    well it sounds like you are definitely addicted already
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Samael:
    <STRONG>well in that case i definatly aint touching vodka with me redbull... and theres no way i can cut down to 2-3 a week...maybe i can try for 1 night...well give a go next week and see what happens...</STRONG>

    Try reducing it as much as possible (1 a night or so) for a couple of weeks. Then try for 1 every 2 days etc....
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    sounds like crap 2 me but energy drinks think about it do u suddenly get a burst of energy from somewhere it doesnt even keep u awake!!!!!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Samael:
    <STRONG>Does anybody know by chance if there are attually any addictive stuff in redbull or any other "energy" drinks... just curious cause i drink a hell of a lot of it as im in a very physical job <IMG SRC="biggrin.gif" border="0" ALT="icon"> and its long hours <IMG SRC="frown.gif" border="0" ALT="icon"> so every little bit of energy i can muster helps but as i said i was just wondering if theres anything addictive in it?...

    [ 11-04-2002: Message edited by: Samael ]</STRONG>

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Ok. I Agree!
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