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1 posted on 08/15/2008 9:37:22 AM PDT by cowtowney
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To: cowtowney

Were these “numerous scientific studies” by any chance funded by the makers of Red Bull?


2 posted on 08/15/2008 9:40:46 AM PDT by sarasota
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To: cowtowney

...has never drank a Red Bull


3 posted on 08/15/2008 9:41:59 AM PDT by lormand
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To: cowtowney

Apparently the wings that Red Bull gives you are for your trip to heaven. ;-)


4 posted on 08/15/2008 9:42:21 AM PDT by OB1kNOb (Choosing between McInsane and Obamapalooza is like choosing to ingest a slow or fast-acting poison.)
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To: cowtowney
ok, the headline says "one can" but the article mostly refers to not drinking "too much".

just more hysteria with words like "may", "could", "perhaps".

and i do not drink the stuff. it sucks.

5 posted on 08/15/2008 9:43:02 AM PDT by thefactor (contributing nothing of value to threads since 2001...)
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To: cowtowney

Not surprising in the least. Heightened caffeine is not good.

Period.

When mtn bikig in the 90’s I discovered a gel which contained guarana, which had similar effects to Red Bull. I had read syudies on the nature of guarana and the fact that it was not safe and I stopped taking it.

The problem today is that it is en vogue to take this garbage, and not even for mtn biking. Just for everyday drinks!


6 posted on 08/15/2008 9:43:30 AM PDT by Red in Blue PA (Truth : Liberals :: Kryptonite : Superman)
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To: cowtowney

I know redbull seems “scary” to some out there, but what in the following ingredients is unique? The caffeine content is less than your average grande at starbucks.

Ingredients: [Edit]
Carbonated water, sodium citrate, taurine, glucuronolactone,caffeine, acesulfame k, aspartame, inositol, xanthan gum, niacinamide, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine HCL, vitamin B12, natural and artificial flavors, colors

Nutrition Facts: [Edit]
Serving size: 1 can; Amount per serving: Calories: 15; Total fat: 0g; Sodium: 290mg; Total carbs: 4g; Sugars: 0g; Protein: less than 1g; Niacin: 140%; Vitamin B6: 360%; Vitamin B12: 120%; Pantothenic acid: 70%


7 posted on 08/15/2008 9:46:25 AM PDT by ruiner
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To: cowtowney

This sort of goes in my “duh” file...stimulant drinks can cause the kidneys to flush out extra fluid. Dehydration produces increased risk of blood clots. Drink your Red Bull, and then a bottle of water, and I would expect it would be less of a problem.


9 posted on 08/15/2008 9:48:28 AM PDT by beezdotcom
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To: cowtowney
"pretty scary"

pretty silly

10 posted on 08/15/2008 9:49:51 AM PDT by Free Descendant
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To: cowtowney
We are attempting to reduce the number of duplicate threads.

The title you created "One Can of Red Bull May Increase Risk of Heart Damage" did not match the published title and had to be changed. Also the writers you cited "Times Online" was not the name of the writers and that also had to be changed.

Please do not alter titles of any published material.

11 posted on 08/15/2008 9:51:11 AM PDT by Admin Moderator
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To: cowtowney

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,404261,00.html

Here’s the Fox News link with a headlines of:

“One Can of Red Bull May Increase Risk of Heart Damage, Study Says”


12 posted on 08/15/2008 9:51:48 AM PDT by cowtowney
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To: cowtowney

The fact that it tastes like cough syrup is enough to keep away from it.


14 posted on 08/15/2008 9:55:32 AM PDT by exile ("Get off the phone, ya big dope"- The Great One)
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To: cowtowney
I have tried Red Bull and a couple of other "energy" drinks and my only complaint besides the price is that I didn't notice any effect. I suspect they might be placebos.

On the other hand I recently discovered that a female in-law who is a very successful lawyer and with a type-A personality drinks a lot of Red Bull. So maybe it does something for her.

16 posted on 08/15/2008 10:32:10 AM PDT by wideminded
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