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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.

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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.

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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/ 

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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

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