Redbull is unhealthy physically and mentally

Question

Redbull drinks are said to have cause long term health issues both mental and physical. It is labeled as an unhealthy 'habit' and cause negative consequences.

Answer 1

This is true, frequent consumption of Redbull, and other energy drinks can cause more anxiety and stress within a person, as well as insomnia. Energy drinks have a target audience of mostly younger people, meaning that most people who drink energy drinks are young adults. This is problematic for multiple reasons, one being that redbull has a high sugar content as well as being caffeinated, so this can put people at an increased risk for things like seizures, diabetes, acute kidney injury, and strokes, which are severe outcomes that are less likely to happen than other outcomes like anxiousness, dehydration, and restlessness but the more you consume these energy drinks the higher the risk is that the more severe outcomes can happen to you as said in this source. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10535526/  This article also breaks down some of the components of energy drinks like redbull and explains what some of the ingredients do to the body and how they work. This article also provides the results of a study that shows the outcomes of energy drinks, and the majority had cardiac outcomes. 

https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/are-energy-drinks-bad-for-you . This article provides insight into the general knowledge of energy drinks like redbull and what the effects are majority of them being negative, it does, however, say that energy drinks aren't necessarily bad if you drink one just to get a quick energy boost but large quantities of drinking are bad or if you have a things like heart problems or a high blood pressure its best to avoid them which I agree with.

Answer 2

Research suggests that while Redbull may boost alertness, its physical and mental health risks outweigh short term benefits. High caffeine and sugar content can cause increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and insulin resistance, raising cardiovascular and metabolic health concerns. A systematic review found that energy drink related adverse events affected the cardiovascular system in 45% of reported cases and caused neuropsychiatric symptoms such as anxiety or mood changes in 33%. Another study linked frequent energy drink use to higher stress and depressive symptoms, especially in young adults. Neuroscience research also highlights that excessive intake can increase anxiety, stress sensitivity, and addictive behavior risk. While moderate use may temporarily enhance focus or endurance, consistent evidence shows that regular or high Redbull consumption can negatively impact both physical and mental well being. 

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/red-bull-side-effects 

https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/energy-drinks-health-downsides-not-worth-the-extra-pep/ 

https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/11/2537 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33211984/ 

Answer 3

This claim is definitely true. It is scientifically proven that energy drinks, like Redbull, can increase heart rate, damage your teeth, and increase impulse behavior. Sure, it can be a quick energy boost for the present moment, but over time your health will diminish. Redbull is a very acidic beverage that can easily erode your enamel over time. "Research indicates that regularly or excessively drinking acidic, carbonated soft drinks can damage tooth enamel, which is the hard outer coating that helps protect your teeth against decay." 

My second source from Harvard Health states that the high level of sugar and caffeine can contribute to dehydration as well as other problems. In their research they found that people who consume energy drinks can experience "electrical activity" in their hearts for many hours after consuming the beverage. "The FDA has received numerous reports linking energy drink consumption to deaths and serious adverse reactions, including elevated blood pressure, convulsions, and heart rhythm abnormalities. Many of these cases have resulted in hospitalizations." Under these claims from my sources, yes, this is true.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/are-energy-drinks-bad-for-you

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/red-bull-side-effects#side-effects

Answer 4

The claim that Red Bull causes long-term physical and mental health issues is somewhat true in a sense. However, it depends on the consumption of the product; if you consume too much, eventually it will become bad. The article comes up with increased anxiety and depression, Higher risk of PTSD and substance abuse, Cardiovascular strain, and elevated heart rate. Which is specifically supported by the NIH and the Cleveland Clinic warns of heart rhythm disturbances and stroke risk from excessive caffeine and stimulant intake. Although not only does this article talk about the inherent risk of Red Bull consumption being bad even other articles support this claim, like 

Are energy drinks bad for you? - Harvard Health

In summary includes Red Bull contains high levels of caffeine and sugar, which can lead to increased heart rate, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. It emphasizes that these effects are especially concerning for teenagers and young adults, who are the primary consumers.

So overall this claim is true, but like everything, if you just keep it at a stable pace, then it will not affect the body, but if you start to consume too much, it is then it becomes a problem

Answer 5

This source from Neuroscience News claims that Redbull drinking can become a hard-to-shake habit that will impact drinkers by creating various physical and mental health side effects that could be detrimental to users. Starting with ja, look at the study cited in the Neuroscience News citation, which is a legitimate, scientific, experiment-based study that examines the consumption habits of regular Red Bull drinkers. All data in the article, along with any evidence and claims cited, are taken directly from the study.

A quick Google search will yield ample reputable sources with similar research-based information on the significant health side effects of Red Bull and other energy drinks. One study pulled from Harvard Health claims "Energy drinks can cause dehydration, heart issues, and may be linked to deaths." (1). Another report pulled from Johns Hopkins Medicine claims that people who drink caffeine regularly are more likely to experience "difficulty sleeping and may develop behavioral or mental health issues, such as increased aggression, anxiety, and stress" (2). Countless studies and articles have linked many mental and physical side effects to Red Bull and similar energy drinks. The claims made by Neuroscience News are based on a study that carries the same weight as similar studies. I am claiming this article to be truthful and factual.

Original article: https://neurosciencenews.com/energy-drink-addiction-15608/#:~:text=Side%2Deffects%20of%20excessive%20intake,stress%20PTSD%20and%20substance%20abuse.

Study cited in article: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0226387

1)https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/are-energy-drinks-bad-for-you

2)https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/energy-drinks-and-kids

Answer 6

Overall, this is an accurate claim. According to the National Library of Medicine, the pattern of drinking energy drinks has led to "rising incidences of young individuals seeking medical attention" and has effects on bodily organs that cause anxiety, gastrointestinal disturbances, and dehydration. There has been note of more severe outcomes like rhabdomyolysis, acute kidney injury, seizures, strokes, and the link of energy drinks and deaths have been documented.

Secondly, the Mayo Clinic states that studies have suggested an increased risk of stroke with energy drink consumption. They explain that long-term exposure to it affects how the blood vessels and heart react to the chemicals. Mayo Clinic makes note of how easy it is to become dependent on the substance, which can cause physical and psychological dependence, restlessness and insomnia.

The National Library of Medicine takes part of the U.S. National Institutes of Heath and is the world's largest biomedical library that contains resources used by scientists, students, and clinicians. The Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit medical center and research institution that is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States.

National Library of Medicine - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10535526/

Mayo Clinic - https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-are-energy-drinks-bad-for-your-health/

Answer 7

This claim is true, Redbull as well as other energy drinks have a wide variety of negative effects on human health. The National Library of Medicine confirms this claim with a large extent of research on the topic. The NLMs analysis "shows a significant prevalence of adverse effects, particularly on the cardiovascular and neurovegetative systems." Redbull, like most energy drinks contains large amounts of caffeine, added sugars, other additives, and legal stimulants such as guarana, taurine, and L-carnitine, These legal stimulants can increase alertness, attention, and energy, as well as increasing blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing. Consumption of energy drinks like Redbull has recently been leading to a wide range of adverse health affects on adolescents ranging from mental affects like anxiety and nervousness to more severe physical outcomes like rhabdomyolysis or acute kidney injury and in some cases even death. This wide range of health issues linked with the consumption of energy drinks confirm the truth behind the claim that Redbull is unhealthy physically and mentally.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10535526/#abstract1

An additional article done by the Cleveland Clinic confirms the research done by the NLM and the above claim. The Cleveland Clinic offers the fact that coffee, another stimulant does not have the same negative effects as that of energy drinks. They say that though excessive amounts of caffeine can be harmful, you would need to consume multiple cups of coffee per day for coffee to really be considered unsafe. Energy drinks on the other hand have oftentimes significantly more caffeine in them as well as other additives like taurine, an amino acid that alone may have some health benefits, but really shouldn't be combined with excessive amounts of caffeine. The Cleveland Clinic concludes that though energy drinks like Redbull are not neccesarily good for human consumption, the "occasional consumption of energy drinks by healthy people is not likely to be harmful, but drinking them regularly can increase your risk of adverse health effects, especially if you have an existing medical condition."

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/are-energy-drinks-bad-for-you

Overall, this claim is true, Redbull is not healthy for human consumption and it can have adverse physical and mental affects on people who consume it regularly.