Redline, the most controversial energy drink, is one of the high caffeinated drinks on the market. The after-effects associated with its use are what makes it controversial.
Due to high caffeine content, you may face serious heart issues. It may also keep you awake till morning if taken in the evening.
If you’re looking for a drink with zero sugar and calories but high caffeine, it might be worth considering.
It’s also worth noting that this drink comes with several cautions, so you should read them carefully before taking it. The question is, though, would you like to have an energy drink with countless warnings?
To answer all of your questions, I’ll go into detail about the caffeine content and ingredients in 8 fl.oz Redline drinks.
Contents
Ingredients
| Ingredients | Amount Per Container | Amount Per Serving |
| Calories | Nill | Nill |
| Calcium Chloride | 10mg | 5mg |
| Potassium | 52mg | 26mg |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 1mg |
Other Ingredients (651mg)
- Caffeine Anhydrous
- BCAAs
- L-Tyrosine
- Yerba mate extract
- Evodia extract
There’s no sugar or calorie in Redline drinks. Additionally, it contains an unknown amount of caffeine. You get a 651mg blend of caffeine, branched-chain amino acids, beta-alanine, and a few other ingredients.
You can’t say whether you’re getting the recommended dosage of these ingredients or not. Other components such as calcium and sodium are below the approved dosage.
Also, there are only 20 grams of sodium in this energy drink, so it won’t be salty. Since each bottle serves two servings, you should follow accordingly.
Caffeine Content
There’s no information regarding caffeine except you get the dehydrated version. You’ll see a proprietary blend of 651mg (per serving). Keep in mind you get two servings in one bottle.
The amount of all components in this fusion is unknown. However, all ingredients intend to provide you with stimulant effects.
According to the FDA, you should never go beyond 400mg caffeine per day if you’re physically fit.
If you take too much caffeine you may face the following negative effects:
- Anxiety
- Headache
- Nausea
- Nervousness
You’ll see cautions labeled on all sides of the Redline drink. If you are pregnant or nursing, or sensitive to caffeine, you should completely avoid Redline.
Sugar substitute
Sucralose is a sugar substitute in Redline drinks. You’ll see energy drinks containing one or two sugar substitutes. Interestingly, you can find this sweetener as a sugar replacement in dietary and energy supplements.
If you do not heat these sweeteners, they are safe for consumption.
Sucralose is approved by FDA and is 400-600 times sweeter than sugar and is widely used in beverages and sweets.
Consequently, energy beverages containing calorie-free artificial sugar tend to be sweet. They won’t cause any negative side effects such as sugar-crash.
Calcium
Normally, calcium is not added to energy or focus drinks. Your bones require an adequate amount of calcium to function properly. In a container of Redline, which contains two servings, there is 10mg of calcium.
If you don’t get enough calcium, your body will begin to take it from your bones, which will weaken them. Therefore, calcium is great for strengthening your bones.
There are differences in the calcium dosages recommended for men and women. In any case, keep your dose under 2000mg per day.
Because Redline contains a calcium dosage below the RDA, you won’t face any health risks associated with a higher dose.
However, you should never take more than one Redline serving in one go.
Magnesium and Potassium
A half of a container of Redline provides 1mg of magnesium and 26mg of potassium.
Magnesium plays a vital role in providing you with energy. Also, it helps with muscle movement. No side effects are associated with magnesium deficiency.
Following are the health advantages of magnesium:
- Decrease the risk of diabetic
- Boost athletic performance
- Help against depression
Any dose below 300mg is considered safe.
There’s also 26mg of potassium in each Redline serving. You shouldn’t take more than 4700mg from foods. There are a lot of sources of it in vegetables such as potatoes and tomatoes.
If you’re taking potassium from supplements, never go beyond 100mg.
If you’re getting potassium from foods, it may help people with high blood pressure. In the form of supplements, it may increase heartbeat.
Beta-Alanine
After caffeine, beta-alanine is another ingredient for enhancing energy and aiding in the workout. Unfortunately, the exact amount of this ingredient is also unknown. You’ll see a proprietary blend of 651mg.
No matter how much beta-alanine you take, there are high chances that it’ll cause tingling in your body.
It may not bother those who take workout drinks regularly. However, if you’re taking it for the first time, you may get severe side effects with it.
These effects may get severe as you increase the dosage of beta-alanine. Therefore, you shouldn’t take more than 5mg in a day.
Yerba Mate Extract
Brazilian tea or yerba mate extract is known for its antioxidant properties. It gives you very stimulant effects.
Following are the benefits of this tea:
- Improved athletic performance
- Increase in cognitive function
- Best for memory and thinking skills
As you can see, it’s equally beneficial to the brain and body. You won’t see any negative effects as long as you use it moderately for the short term.
This ingredient is one of the reasons why Redline comes with so many cautions. You should never consume a whole bottle of Redline at once. Otherwise, you may face serious heart issues.
Evodia Extract
This herbal ingredient has a history of use in Chinese medications. The amount of evodia extract in Redline is unspecified. According to this research when applied to the skin, this extract has anti-inflammatory properties.
This ingredient has been tested on animals, there’s no evidence of how it’ll work in the human body. Animal studies show that this ingredient may adversely affect the heart.
The same is the case with Redline. You may feel your heart is going to explode after taking 8 fl.oz drinks of Redline at once.
L-Tyrosine
It’s a type of amino acid that’s already present in your body. It only improves your cognitive functions meaning it won’t have any positive impacts on your athletic performance.
We can say Redline helps with focus because of this ingredient. If taken moderate amount of L-Tyrosine, it may
- Enhance memory
- Enhance thinking skills
- Make you mentally alert
The dosage ranges from 100 to 300mg per kilogram.
BCAAs
You get an unspecified amount of branched-chain amino acids in Redline, making it a more stimulant drink. Let’s examine the benefits and side effects of these amino acids.
Watch this video to have in-depth knowledge of these amino acids.
L-Isoleucine
This amino acid in Redline plays an important part in muscle recovery. Also, it regulates energy and muscle development.
If you take this amino acid in moderation, you may see the following benefits:
- Fight against depression
- Helpful for fatigue
- Reduce headache & dizziness
- Improve immune function
- Improve sleep
You shouldn’t increase the intake of this amino acid up to 15mg per 1 kg weight daily.
L-Valine
This is another amino acid in Redline drink that serves similar benefits to isoleucine. Let’s see what benefits it has:
- Help in energy production
- Manage stress
- Support immune system
Per day safe dosage for this amino acid is 24mg per 1kg weight. Larger doses are not recommended because you might end up with nausea and fatigue.
L-Leucine
L-Leucine is the third BCCA in Redline drink. There’s no information regarding the amount of this amino acid in the drink.
However, the daily recommended dosage per kg is approx. 42mg. You may have seen this and other amino acids in supplements somewhere. It’s clear they increase athletic performance capacity.
These are some of the benefits associated with the moderate dosage of L-Leucine:
- Blood sugar levels management
- Muscle building
Old people will more likely see these benefits. It’s another ingredient that makes Redline an ideal choice for fitness enthusiasts. However, it’d be great if the amount of ingredients was labeled.
Is Redline bad for you?
Redline is one of the beverages that come with countless warnings. You can say the ingredients this drink contains are way more than what an energy drink should have.
The first thing I look for when buying energy drinks or supplements is their caffeine content. I found it extremely strange that there was no indication of the dosage of ingredients.
Taking half a bottle, or one serving will make you feel jittery and dizzy for a couple of hours. In addition, with 4 fl.oz drinks, your heart will begin racing.
You should at least take a second serving after a gap of seven to eight hours. Taking it at midday will keep you awake until the morning because of its stimulant effects.
If you have a serious problem with high-caffeine drinks, this is not the beverage for you. Additionally, it comes with a level marker so you can monitor how much you’re pouring into your glass or stomach.
For those who need energy or focus throughout the day, there are plenty of safe options available. To be honest, I wouldn’t risk my life just to get energy with this drink.
Final Thoughts
There’s no doubt that Redline is the most controversial drink that leaves you with severe negative effects. Let me tell you that you won’t get the right information regarding the doses of the ingredients in the drink.
There are five amino acids including essential and nonessential. They improve your mental and physical performance. Also, there’s beta-alanine which gives your skin a tingly sensation. You may find these effects strange if this is the first time you’re taking an energy supplement containing beta-alanine.
In fact, you may mistake them for allergies. The good news is that there’s nothing to worry about.
In my opinion, the only benefit of this drink is that it has no calories or sugar. Those with high caffeine tolerance may find this drink most suitable.
It usually takes 20 to 25 minutes for the effects to kick in. It may raise your body temperature, which will cause you to sweat a little.
If you want to avoid any of these negative effects, limit your intake to one serving a week. Otherwise, you can go for other safer options available.