One of caffeine’s primary actions in the human body is its stimulating effect on cognitive functions.
Each 8.4 fl oz can of Red Bull Energy Drink contains 80 mg of caffeine. Caffeine helps to improve concentration and increase alertness.
Whether the caffeine is naturally derived or synthetic, both forms are identical in structure and effect.
The 80 mg of caffeine contained in one 8.4 fl oz can of Red Bull Energy Drink is about the same amount as in a cup of home-brewed coffee.
80 mg
~47 mg
Taurine is an amino acid, naturally occurring in the human body and present in the daily diet.
It is involved in a wide range of biological processes including osmoregulation, which is the regulation of the body’s cellular water and electrolytic balance.
Taurine is one of the most abundant amino acids in the brain, heart and muscles.
The human body (154 lb) contains 70 times more taurine than one 8.4 fl oz can of Red Bull.
Vitamins are essential micronutrients that are required for maintaining normal body functions.
There are two types of vitamins: fat-soluble and water-soluble. Red Bull Energy Drink contains water-soluble vitamins. Water-soluble vitamins do not get stored as much as fat-soluble vitamins in the body. Instead, they circulate in the blood, and whatever the body does not use is excreted. Red Bull Energy Drink contains the water-soluble B-group vitamins niacin (vitamin B3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), vitamin B6 and vitamin B12.
These B-group vitamins (niacin, pantothenic acid, B6, B12) contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism, such as the break-down of carbohydrates and proteins, and contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Additionally, pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) contributes to normal mental performance.
Moreover, B-group vitamins play a central role in the brain. Niacin and vitamin B6 contribute to the normal function of the nervous system while vitamin B12 contributes to normal neurological functions.
Red Bull Energy Drink is made with the sugars sucrose and glucose, which are common carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates are an energy source for the body, including glucose for the brain, and muscles during high-intensity exercise.
One 8.4 fl oz can of Red Bull Energy Drink contains 27 g of sugars.
There is also Red Bull without sugars: Red Bull Sugarfree and Red Bull Zero.
The amount of sugars in Red Bull Energy Drink is comparable to the sugar level in an equivalent volume of average apple juice.
27 g
~22 g
Water is a main ingredient of Red Bull. Dedication to its quality contributes to the iconic taste in every sip.
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