Red Bull Energy Drink does not contain any doping substances nor is it banned for use by professional sports people.
Not only are Red Bull Energy Drink 8.4 fl oz and Red Bull Sugarfree 8.4 fl oz NSF Certified for Sport, in January 2004, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) removed caffeine from the list of doping substances. The International Olympics Committee (IOC) agreed to this decision.
Learn more about drinking Red Bull during sports.
Red Bull Energy Drink is a functional beverage and not a sports drink for rehydration, and its use during sportive activities varies depending on the sport, the situation and the athlete.
Health authorities around the world have concluded that Red Bull Energy Drink is safe to consume. Red Bull Energy Drink is available in more than 175 countries.
One 8.4 fl oz can of Red Bull Energy Drink contains 80 mg of caffeine. The EFSA, US FDA and Health Canada among others agree that up to 400 mg of caffeine per day is safe for healthy adults, except pregnant and nursing women who should limit their caffeine intake.
The taurine in Red Bull is not derived from animals. It is a synthetic substance produced by pharmaceutical companies, which helps to ensure highest quality standards.
Red Bull Energy Drink is manufactured to be gluten-free, wheat-free, lactose-free* and dairy-free. In other words, it contains no ingredients derived from gluten, dairy or wheat.
