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

When looking at this statement made and starting to find concrete evidence that suggests that redbull is bad for you and has health consequences, the answer found goes far beyond redbull specifically. Yes, you are correct on the fact redbull had bad side effects from drinking, but this also includes all types of energy drinks and redbull is included in that study. 

The NIH, which stands for, The National Library of medicine went into great depths explaining this claim and topic, "energy drinks have deleterious effects on a broad spectrum of bodily organs, culminating in mild adversities such as anxiety, gastrointestinal disturbances, dehydration, nervousness, and tachycardia, along with more severe outcomes like rhabdomyolysis, acute kidney injury (AKI), ventricular fibrillation, seizures, acute mania, and stroke. Furthermore, instances linking energy drink consumption to fatalities have been documented."

Adding onto that, the death has been confirmed, and many more to follow. The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) reported 34 deaths related and linked to energy drinks between the years 2004 and 2011.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10535526/#:~:text=Reports%20underscore%20that%20energy%20drinks,kidney%20injury%20(AKI)%2C%20ventricula

Answer 2

When fact checking and looking over some credible sources I found that this claim is actually mostly true. It does though depend on how often Redbull is consumed and the health status of individuals. Several studies have shown that Redbull can cause increased blood pressure and heart rate, while also breifly decreasing blood flow to the brain shortly after consumption. PubMed published a randomized study that showed one can of Redbull can cause significant cardiovascular strain in healthy adults. Research also shows that consistent consumption of energy drink beverages that have large amounts of sugar and caffeine may make anxiety worse, cause disruptions in sleep, and affect mood stability. There were some effects that were not harmful like improving cognitive performance and alertness. Some bias may come from health media overstating negative effects and from company sponsored studies that would support the benefits. Overall, the evidence suggests that Redbull can cause mental health and physical risk mostly when frequently consumed. It should not be classified as harmful in every case or for occasional use. Therefore I would rate this claim as true or more context might be required.

Answer 3

The claim that Red Bull is unhealthy physically and mentally is largely supported by scientific evidence, though the severity depends on how often and how much of the drink is consumed, as well as the overall health of whoever is drinking it. Red Bull contains a high amount of caffeine and other stimulants, like taurine, as well as a very high sugar content. Healthline states that Red Bull can cause an increase in heart rate and blood pressure, an increase in type 2 diabetes risk, damage to teeth, adverse effects on kidney or liver health, increased impulsive behavior, and a possible caffeine overdose/toxicity. PubMed wrote an article about how a randomized crossover study in healthy young adults found that after drinking one can of Red Bull, blood pressure rose by 7 mmHg systolic, heart rate increased 7 bpm, and cerebral blood flow velocity decreased. 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25465941/

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

Answer 4

No, redbull in general is not unhealthy, but this claim is also partially true, as excessive consumption of redbull can be unhealthy. I fact-checked this claim using an article from the National Library of Medicine that shows that excessive consumption of redbull, like drinking four a day, can be quite unhealthy due to extreme caffeine use, but moderate use isn't harmful.

Sources:

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

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