Red Bull Can Give You a Stroke

Red Bull Can Give You a Stroke

Just one can of the popular stimulant energy drink Red Bull can increase your risk of heart attack or stroke. The effect was seen even in young people.

The caffeine-loaded beverage causes blood to become sticky, a pre-cursor to cardiovascular problems such as stroke.

One hour after drinking Red Bull, your blood system becomes abnormal, as might be expected from a patient with cardiovascular disease.

Red Bull is banned in Norway, Uruguay and Denmark because of health risks.

Sources:
Reuters, 14 August 008

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/09/06/red-bull-can-give-you-a-stroke.aspx?source=nl

Comments: 11

lena k. Sep 10, 2008, 7:30am EDT

i am glad i don't drink it

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Chuck M. Sep 10, 2008, 7:56am EDT

I've always thought that it wasn't good for you. That's why I've never drank it.

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Kay & Snowy Cat Sep 10, 2008, 8:21am EDT

Any highly caffeinated drink should be avoided, especially by people at risk.

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Jennifer N. Sep 10, 2008, 8:47am EDT

Ditto what Lena said. It doesn't surprise me to hear that, either.

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Jennifer K. Sep 10, 2008, 9:19am EDT

Real popular with teenagers here in Mass. It's dangerous. I believe it is addictive. I am astonished that it has not been banned in the U.S. With caffeine at those levels, it should be something the FDA is monitoring, but I don't think they are, here.

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.* Sandi * Sep 10, 2008, 10:11am EDT

my son drinks this alot, i keep warning him

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John S. (arizona) Sep 10, 2008, 12:32pm EDT

My wife drinks things like that occasionally, and I tell her what I read about them, but.... you know...
Thanks.

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LaRue B. Sep 10, 2008, 1:07pm EDT

This has become a very popular drink with the teens and the young adults love to mix it with alcohol. I would never drink this on a regular basis (or at all), and certainly would not add the alcohol to it.
Good article Donald!

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