Guest guest Posted June 26, 2001 Report Share Posted June 26, 2001 If this is the same Red Bull as the one sold in the UK, it contains Guarana or some derivative thereof which, I believe, is similar in effect to caffeine. These drinks are loaded with the stuff and they are used here for 'all-nighters' - I'm not sure if this is a problem peculiar to the UK but there is an awful lot of 'binge-drinking' going on. In addition a lot of people seem to be using them as a 'pick-me-up' after a heavy night. I have treated a few patients who tell me they use the stuff for hard training sessions in the gym as they can train harder for longer(these are athletes of moderate to sub-elite standard) dave riddell (physio) Reading UK Energy Drinks Drunk and wired...what a combination! Any comments on the " new " energy drinks being marketed to marathon partiers? Red Bull seems to be a popular one in my area (West Virginia University). These drinks contain stimulants and are being sold in bars to keep you alert while getting sloshed. If our Kroger's can't keep OTC asthma inhalers in stock, I can't wait to see how quickly these new drinks sell. Zaph town, WV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Docs: Interesting article about kids and energy drinks: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/41577256/ns/health-kids_and_parenting Lyndon McGill, D.C. Salem, Oregon www.SalemSpineClinic.com Evolving Doctors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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