Is It Okay To Drink Redbull?

Every person needs to slip a little extra energy into their system every once in a while to survive the day. Some of us choose to drink coffee - lots and lots of coffee. Some of us opt for a cup of tea. Others of us try to eat healthy foods, or we take supplements and vitamins for some extra energy. But sometimes, no matter how much we might hate it, an energy drink sounds really appealing! The only problem is, we have no clue what is in such drinks, and we don't really know what makes them work. Are they all right for our body? Do they actually work? And if they do work, how do they work?

Because Redbull has one of the most recognized names in the world, and because it is among the most popular energy drinks in the world, chances are, you will grab a Redbull if you are buying an energy drink "just as a one-time thing." Perhaps you have heard that Redbull is banned in France, Uruguay, and Norway. Maybe this makes you (justifiably) nervous!

The reason why these countries have chosen to ban Redbull is because the drink contains taurine. While taurine is made by the body naturally, there has been some debate as to the advisability of adding extra taurine to the body. Taurine moves such minerals as potassium, calcium, sodium, and magnesium throughout the cells in your body, which helps to generate nerve impulses. This is one of the things Redbull uses to help you stay awake when you are tired.

But actually, what should concern you more about Redbull than taurine is the glucose content. Of course, glucose is sugar; because the drink contains sugar, it leaves you with that "sugar crash" you would prefer to avoid.

Otherwise, Redbull contains a small amount of caffeine and a variety of vitamins. A better option than regular Redbull is sugar-free Redbull. This drink tastes similar to regular Redbull, but you can avoid those sugar crashes. The sugar crash is the main issue with Redbull; otherwise, it is okay for you to drink, and it certainly will help you stay awake.