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 claim is true, the consumption of energy drinks, like Redbull, is strongly correlated with a multitude of health complications, both physical and mental.

In a 2016 article, revised and updated in 2024, Public Health researchers from 4 different universities in the UK analysed and interpreted data from over 57 studies on the impact of energy drink consumption on human bodies. In their analysis, it was found that the consistent consumption of energy drinks has a strong positive correlation with short sleep duration, poor sleep quality, psychological distress, poor dental health, cardiovascular issues, increase in suicidal ideations, depressive tendencies, and a multitude of other issues. 

As a result of the problems and threats to health caused by energy drinks, several countries, including Lithuania, Sweden, and Turkey, have banned the sale of energy drinks to individuals under a certain age. As more information surrounding the health effects of energy drinks is released, an increasing number of governments has moved forward with warning their citizens against consumption, or with a complete consumption ban for individuals under a certain age.

Sources:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0033350623003189#bib34

https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/6/10/e010380

Comments

Very good job at fact-checking this claim. The research and article you found to prove the claim was right was very trustworthy, as it was quoted from the Public Health researchers. Yes, several mental and physical health complications go along with drinking Redbull and other various energy drinks.

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I like that you added that the study has been revised and updated this year, further legitimizing the evidence, along with having strong sources. I noticed that the original article was specific to red bull, whereas your findings were for energy drinks in general, so I wonder if there is any variety among different brands or if they all have equally negative effects.

Answer 2

This statement is partially true considering that Redbull is a caffeinated drink and has been proven to be bad for one's health even if consumed in moderate amounts. This is due to a heightened heart rate which puts a lot of stress on the heart leading it to be overworked. Yet the headline is misleading because it uses a fact many people know to be true and pairs it with a controversial statement being Redbull is mentally unhealthy. Dr. Devries who is a cardiologist at Gaples Institute has conducted scientific research about the effects of caffeine on the body and has concluded that if anything caffeine has a positive effect on one's mental health due to the release of dopamine and increased energy levels which are caused by consuming RedBull.  

https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-impact-caffeine 

Answer 3

The claim that frequent Redbull consumption leads to health risks is well-supported by research on energy drinks' impact. According to Neurosience News, excessive intake of high caffeine drinks, with other stimulants, can lead to a range of negative effects both physically and mentally, such as increased anxiety, depression, stress PTSD, and substance abuse. Other health publications such as the NIH, supports this by emphasizing how energy drinks are linked to causing serious heart and blood vessel problems such as rythym distrurbances and increases in heart rate and blood pressure. Neuroscience News also adds that excessive intake can lead to the development of intolerance and serious withdrawal symptoms upon cessation.

To ensure accuracy, I cross-refrenced with research that was shown in trusted medical journals. The Clevland Clinic, corroborates the claim that energy drinks are bad for you revealing that energy drinks can trigger a stroke when combining excessive amounts of caffeine.

https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/energy-drinks

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

Answer 4

This claim is partially true. According to research conducted by, Eat This, Not That, red bull has some negative impacts on your health but it also benefits your health in certain ways. The article states that red bull includes B-Vitamins, which supports metabolism and your physical health. In this aspect, redbull actually benefits your physical and mental health because B-Vitamins help convert food into energy and when you have energy your dopamine levels are good and balanced. Redbull also contains less beneficial ingredients such as high levels of caffeine which does give you energy but can also throw off your body's pH balance. Redbull also contains a high amount of sugar, and too much sugar is not good for your physical health as it makes you feel weak and fatigue. When you feel weak and fatigue it can negatively impact your mental health because you do not want to do anything and feel unmotivated. This shows redbull is good but also bad for your physical and mental health.

https://www.eatthis.com/is-red-bull-bad-for-you/

Answer 5

In this article it explains how red bull, energy drinks can cause heart problems. which is true, it causes elevated heart rates and can cause your heart to be overworked. drinking minimal amounts is fine, regulated. but drinking multiple throughout the day can cause mental and physical problems within your health.

Answer 6

According to a U.S Energy Industry Report, done by Morgan Person, a student at University of Oregon's Lundquist College of Business, RedBull dominates the energy drink industry with a 44% Market Distribution share. Despite the fact that RedBull is considered to be the best energy drink by many, it actually causes long term health and mental issues. According to the article below, "RedBull may raise your energy and improve your performance, but there are concerns about side effects, especially if mixed with alcohol." RedBull is made up of different ingredients that create a recipe for disaster for many people's physical and mental health. It has been proven to increase blood pressure and heart rate, damage your teeth, increase risk behavior, lead to caffeine overdoses, and much more harmful side affects.

https://business.uoregon.edu/sites/default/files/media/energy-drink-industry-report.pdf

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

Answer 7

This article claims that excessive usage of energy drinks, such as Red Bull, leads to both negative mental and physical effects. After reading this article, I can tell that the publication is a credible source as at the end of the article, sources and media contacts were provided. Also while researching the sources, I was able to find the original article from Flinders University. These two articles support each other as the information aligns. When looking into the media contact, Eva Kemp, I found that she is reliable and has a good reputation as a Professor of Psychology at Flinders University. Also, there are many other sources highlighting the dangers of drinking too many energy drinks such as Red Bull. These side effects align with the ones listed in the article as side effects listed are both physical and mental. Overall, I would say that this claim is true as it was conducted by reliable sources and there is outside evidence also supporting this claim.

https://news.flinders.edu.au/blog/2020/01/31/how-to-kick-a-red-bull-habit-study/

https://www.flinders.edu.au/people/eva.kemps

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/red-bull-side-effects#is-sugar-free-healthier