{"id":4163,"date":"2021-04-11T19:31:18","date_gmt":"2021-04-11T11:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/?p=4163"},"modified":"2022-11-28T11:52:08","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T03:52:08","slug":"red-bull-nutrition-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/red-bull-nutrition-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Bull Nutrition Facts (The Truth)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:71.38671875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>When you hear about energy drinks you&rsquo;ll typically think of Red Bull. It is easily one of the most popular brands out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, like most energy drinks, Red Bull is guilty of the some of the same shortcomings that most energy drink brands face, especially in the wake of this information age, where no knowledge is beyond our reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which brings us to today&rsquo;s topic, which is<strong> Red Bull Nutrition Facts<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RedBull_Nutrition_1250x-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RedBull_Nutrition_1250x-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RedBull_Nutrition_1250x-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RedBull_Nutrition_1250x-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RedBull_Nutrition_1250x.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RedBull_Nutrition_1250x-1024x768.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4495 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RedBull_Nutrition_1250x-1024x768.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RedBull_Nutrition_1250x-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RedBull_Nutrition_1250x-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RedBull_Nutrition_1250x.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RedBull_Nutrition_1250x.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Nutrition Label of a Red Bull Energy Drink.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;ve broken down Red Bull&rsquo;s ingredients in the previous Red Bull <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/does-red-bull-actually-work\/\" target=\"_blank\">article<\/a> and how they work to &ldquo;vitalize&rdquo; your mind and body, but today we&rsquo;re only going to talk about the nutrition label, and the juicy secrets they may reveal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>total fat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>total calories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>total sodium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>total carbohydrates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>added sugars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>vitamins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">To cut a long story short, I have found that Red Bull has a high amount of sugar, and an excess of vitamin B6, which may possibly cause a vitamin overdose and result in a variety of unpleasant symptoms and side effects.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn more about these issues, as well as other nutrition facts relating to Red Bull energy drink, read on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662895e397653\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/red-bull-nutrition-facts\/#Calories_in_Red_Bull_Energy_Drink\" title=\"Calories in Red Bull Energy Drink\">Calories in Red Bull Energy Drink<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/red-bull-nutrition-facts\/#Total_Fat_in_Red_Bull_Energy_Drink\" title=\"Total Fat in Red Bull Energy Drink\">Total Fat in Red Bull Energy Drink<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/red-bull-nutrition-facts\/#Sodium_Content_Red_Bull_Energy_Drink\" title=\"Sodium Content Red Bull Energy Drink\">Sodium Content Red Bull Energy Drink<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/red-bull-nutrition-facts\/#Carbohydrates_in_Red_Bull_Energy_Drink\" title=\"Carbohydrates in Red Bull Energy Drink\">Carbohydrates in Red Bull Energy Drink<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/red-bull-nutrition-facts\/#Added_Sugars_in_Red_Bull\" title=\"Added Sugars in Red Bull \">Added Sugars in Red Bull <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/red-bull-nutrition-facts\/#How_Much_Sugar_Is_Okay\" title=\"How Much Sugar Is Okay?\">How Much Sugar Is Okay?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/red-bull-nutrition-facts\/#Vitamins_in_Red_Bull_Energy_Drink\" title=\"Vitamins in Red Bull Energy Drink\">Vitamins in Red Bull Energy Drink<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/red-bull-nutrition-facts\/#Vitamin_B6\" title=\"Vitamin B6 \">Vitamin B6 <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/red-bull-nutrition-facts\/#Vitamin_B12\" title=\"Vitamin B12\">Vitamin B12<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/red-bull-nutrition-facts\/#Niacin\" title=\"Niacin \">Niacin <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/red-bull-nutrition-facts\/#Pantothenic_Acid\" title=\"Pantothenic Acid \">Pantothenic Acid <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/red-bull-nutrition-facts\/#What_are_the_unhealthy_ingredients_in_Red_Bull\" title=\"What are the unhealthy ingredients in Red Bull? \">What are the unhealthy ingredients in Red Bull? <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/red-bull-nutrition-facts\/#What_does_Red_Bull_do_to_your_heart\" title=\"What does Red Bull do to your heart? \">What does Red Bull do to your heart? <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/red-bull-nutrition-facts\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/red-bull-nutrition-facts\/#Other_Articles\" title=\"Other Articles\">Other Articles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_Bull_Energy_Drink_Nutrition_Facts\"><\/span>Red Bull Energy Drink Nutrition Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When we talk about  nutrition, we&rsquo;re actually only talking about the <strong>nutrition label<\/strong>, which all food products are required to have at the back of their packaging as decreed by each country&rsquo;s food safety administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nutrition labels are important, because number 1, they protect us from making terrible health choices, and number 2, they expose the product for what it truly is for better or worse (usually the latter).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following table presents Red Bull&rsquo;s complete nutrition label as it is displayed on the back of the can, with further explanations of what each of them mean further down below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Typical Values<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Red Bull<br>(8.4 fl.oz)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Calories<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">110<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Total Fat<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sodium<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">105mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Total Carb. <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">28g <\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sugars<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">27g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Protein<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Less than 1g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Niacin <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin B6 <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">250%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vitamin B12<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">80%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pantothenic Acid<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">50%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The nutritional value of a can of Red Bull.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calories_in_Red_Bull_Energy_Drink\"><\/span>Calories in Red Bull Energy Drink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An 8.4 fl.oz can of Red Bull a total of 110 calories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended daily calorie <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/245588\" target=\"_blank\">intake <\/a>for full grown adults is between 2000 to 3000, so Red Bull is relatively safe if you&rsquo;re currently watching your weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you may need to factor in the meals you consume throughout the day as well or any other energy drinks, supplements or snacks as those can quickly add up if you&rsquo;re not careful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing how many calories a drink has is crucial since it&rsquo;s a way for you to determine how much energy you consume and use daily. Without knowing the energy you consume, you might eat and drink more than you burn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can lead to excess energy which is stored as fat which can add more inches to your waist, which is not what you want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Fat_in_Red_Bull_Energy_Drink\"><\/span>Total Fat in Red Bull Energy Drink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A can of Red Bull has zero grams of fat. Zero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be wondering why I didn&rsquo;t just end my sentence there. Well, it&rsquo;s not as simple as you might think. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know that <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/does-sugar-make-you-fat\" target=\"_blank\">excess sugar<\/a> can contribute to weight gain but did you know that it is actually the <strong>calories <\/strong>you consume, and not the food itself, are stored as fat?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sugar-grains-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar grains\" class=\"wp-image-4496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sugar-grains-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sugar-grains-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sugar-grains-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sugar-grains.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sugar-grains-1024x731.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Sugar grains\" class=\"wp-image-4496 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sugar-grains-1024x731.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sugar-grains-300x214.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sugar-grains-768x548.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sugar-grains.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sugar-grains.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Too much sugar is pretty bad for you.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugars, carbohydrates, proteins, and yes even fat itself, have a certain amount of calories which is a unit of energy released when food is digested. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you eat a fat-free tub of ice-cream, as long as the nutrition label says the product has got calories in it, there is still a high chance that you will gain some weight, especially if you don&rsquo;t use up those calories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of Red Bull for instance, there may not be any fat, but the drink still has a fair amount of calories. So if you don&rsquo;t exercise those calories away, they will eventually become extra inches around your waist that you don&rsquo;t need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sodium_Content_Red_Bull_Energy_Drink\"><\/span>Sodium Content Red Bull Energy Drink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A can of Red Bull has a total of 105 grams of sodium which accounts for only 5% of your daily sodium needs, which isn&rsquo;t that terrible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your body needs <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/002415.htm\" target=\"_blank\">sodium <\/a>to maintain its blood volume and pressure. It is also important for maintaining muscle and nerve function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/heartdisease\/sodium.htm\" target=\"_blank\">sodium <\/a>intake for adults is no more than 2300 mg, which is equivalent to 1 teaspoon. However, a lot of people exceed this amount, which is why heart disease is the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/the-top-10-causes-of-death\" target=\"_blank\">number one<\/a> cause of death in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypertension, which you have probably heard of, is the result of a high-sodium diet. This condition can cause various diseases such as heart attacks and stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Red Bull does not have a high amount of sodium, you should probably avoid it if you already suffer from high blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Red_Bull_Ingredients_1250x-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Red Bull Ingredients\" class=\"wp-image-4506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Red_Bull_Ingredients_1250x-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Red_Bull_Ingredients_1250x-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Red_Bull_Ingredients_1250x-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Red_Bull_Ingredients_1250x.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Red_Bull_Ingredients_1250x-1024x768.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Red Bull Ingredients\" class=\"wp-image-4506 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Red_Bull_Ingredients_1250x-1024x768.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Red_Bull_Ingredients_1250x-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Red_Bull_Ingredients_1250x-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Red_Bull_Ingredients_1250x.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Red_Bull_Ingredients_1250x.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Red Bull Ingredients List<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carbohydrates_in_Red_Bull_Energy_Drink\"><\/span>Carbohydrates in Red Bull Energy Drink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A can of Red Bull contains 28g of total carbohydrates which accounts for only 9% of your Daily Value (or recommended daily intake), which is pretty okay in my opinion.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/carbohydrates\/art-20045705\" target=\"_blank\">Carbohydrates <\/a>should take up between 900 to 1300 calories out of the 2000 you consume in a day, which equals 225 to 325 grams of carbohydrates a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A can of Red Bull supplies only a fraction of that amount, so it&rsquo;s fine if you enjoy a can or two a day if you must, but be sure to take into account the extra carbs you may consuming throughout the day in the form of meals and beverages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>However, this may be something that you&rsquo;ve overlooked<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>28g of carbohydrates is indeed small, if you&rsquo;re only calculating your carb intake. But notice how they failed to put the daily value of <strong>sugar <\/strong>on the nutrition label, which is where the danger truly starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do the math, 27 grams of sugar is approximately<span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"> 75%<\/span> of your daily recommended sugar intake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re drinking Red Bull regularly, you should limit whatever sweet things you may enjoy eating throughout the day, because one can is enough sugar to last you for 12 hours at least in my opinion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Added_Sugars_in_Red_Bull\"><\/span>Added Sugars in Red Bull <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The sugar content of Red Bull is 27g, which is pretty high for an energy drink. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sugar content in Red Bull primarily comes in the form of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/sucrose-glucose-fructose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">glucose and sucrose<\/a>, which are simple sugars that your body needs for energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because these are simple sugars, they are digested immediately by your body so you&rsquo;ll get a sharp spike in your blood sugar, which gives you a temporary energy boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugar has a lot of negative effects, but why do we seem to love it? The answer to that can be understood by what Professor Susanne Klaus (a biologist at the German Institute of Human Nutrition in Potsdam) said, she indicated that our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/why-do-we-love-sugar\/a-18275989#:~:text=According%20to%20Professor%20Susanne%20Klaus,a%20sense%20of%20well%2Dbeing.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/why-do-we-love-sugar\/a-18275989#:~:text=According%20to%20Professor%20Susanne%20Klaus,a%20sense%20of%20well%2Dbeing.\" target=\"_blank\">craving <\/a>for sweet foods are inborn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Experiments have shown that the combination of sugar and fat is especially effective in stimulating the brain&rsquo;s reward system,&rdquo; Klaus says. That mechanism may well play a role in our fondness for chocolate and other sweets<\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/why-do-we-love-sugar\/:~:text=According%20to%20Professor%20Susanne%20Klaus,a%20sense%20of%20well-being.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why Do We Love Sugar?<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Sugar_Is_Okay\"><\/span>How Much Sugar Is Okay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The American Heart Association suggests that an individual shouldn&rsquo;t consume more than 36 grams or 150 calories of<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/heart-health\/the-sweet-danger-of-sugar#:~:text=%22The%20effects%20of%20added%20sugar,Hu.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/heart-health\/the-sweet-danger-of-sugar#:~:text=%22The%20effects%20of%20added%20sugar,Hu.\" target=\"_blank\"> added sugar <\/a>per day. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means that one can of Red Bull is enough for a day. That said, you shouldn&rsquo;t be drinking it every day either! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, most energy drinks contain an absurd about of sugar. If you&rsquo;ve read my other articles, you know that I&rsquo;ve mentioned how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/heart-health\/the-sweet-danger-of-sugar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bad <\/a>sugar is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Aside from increasing your risk of developing diabetes, sugar is also the number one cause of abdominal fat, cardiovascular disease and cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its important to make some wise choices regarding your health when it comes to sugar, especially if you&rsquo;re a fan of energy drinks like Red Bull. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either limit your intake or lead a more active lifestyle to make up for the insane amount of sugar you put into your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How much sugar is in your drink? - Medical Minute\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i6NBIqLHp2o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How much sugar is in different drinks?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know more about how many sugar are there in different beverages? Here&rsquo;s a video and you may be in shock to see how much sugar you&rsquo;re consuming!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamins_in_Red_Bull_Energy_Drink\"><\/span>Vitamins in Red Bull Energy Drink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&rsquo;ve talked about the other nutrition contents primarily in terms of grams, but when we talk about vitamins, it is always the norm to use &ldquo;Daily Value&rdquo; as a form of measurement, especially since that&rsquo;s how nutrition labels have always worked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The daily values (or daily recommended intake) of only four vitamins were listed in the nutrition label. These include vitamin B6, vitamin B12, niacin and pantothenic acid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will talk about what each vitamin does for your body and how much of each vitamin is needed to be effective, and how much is too much for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamin_B6\"><\/span>Vitamin B6 <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The amount of Vitamin B6 in a can of Red Bull fulfills a whopping 250% of your percent daily value. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This exceeds the standard 100%, but Red Bull does not address for what purpose this amount is used or what benefits a drinker may gain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be wondering why there&rsquo;s an absurd amount of vitamin B6 in a can of Red Bull. Funny enough, a lot of energy drinks contain a lot of vitamin B6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While vitamin overdose is rare, you have a higher <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/guide\/effects-of-taking-too-many-vitamins\" target=\"_blank\">chance <\/a>of overdosing on certain types of vitamins than others, especially with frequent, long-term consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/can-you-overdose-on-vitamins#risks-of-high-doses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">article<\/a>, a vitamin B6 overdose can result in nausea, heartburn, photosensitivity, skin lesions and severe neurological symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the overabundance of vitamin B6 in Red Bull, I don&rsquo;t recommend you drink more than one can a day, and you definitely shouldn&rsquo;t be drinking it everyday either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pills_Here_1_1250x-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Nondescript gele pills\" class=\"wp-image-4522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pills_Here_1_1250x-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pills_Here_1_1250x-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pills_Here_1_1250x-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pills_Here_1_1250x.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pills_Here_1_1250x-1024x683.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Nondescript gele pills\" class=\"wp-image-4522 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pills_Here_1_1250x-1024x683.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pills_Here_1_1250x-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pills_Here_1_1250x-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pills_Here_1_1250x.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pills_Here_1_1250x.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you really need more Vitamins in your diet, supplements are the better way to go.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamin_B12\"><\/span>Vitamin B12<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The amount of Vitamin B12 in a can of Red Bull fulfills 80% of your percent daily value. Since that amount does not exceed the daily 100% limit, then I would say it&rsquo;s a safe amount.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I have mentioned in the previous Red Bull article, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/219822\" target=\"_blank\">vitamin B12<\/a>, like all B vitamins assist with the energy production and metabolic processes of the body aside from generating healthy new red blood cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it does support your body&rsquo;s ability to convert food into energy, there is absolutely no benefit to taking extra vitamin B12 for extra energy unless you&rsquo;re deficient.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Niacin\"><\/span>Niacin <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also known as vitamin B3, niacin plays an important role in controlling and improving cholesterol levels. A single can of Red Bull supplies 100% of your percent daily value of niacin.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While vitamin overdoses are rare, when consumed in doses of 1-3 grams a day or niacin, or higher, you may likely experience a vitamin B3 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Niacin-HealthProfessional\/\" target=\"_blank\">overdose<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some symptoms associated with a vitamin B3 overdose includes impaired vision, high blood pressure, liver damage, abdominal pain, impaired vision, and liver damage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you&rsquo;re worried about any of these symptoms, you should not take more than one can of Red Bull a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pantothenic_Acid\"><\/span>Pantothenic Acid <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also known as<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/219601#why_do_we_need_vitamin_b5\" target=\"_blank\"> vitamin B5<\/a>, pantothenic acid assist in the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins and fats into usable energy and for building bones, muscles and tissues. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like vitamin B12, it also assists in creating new red blood cells and converting food into glucose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount of vitamin B5 in a can of Red Bull fufills 50% of your percent daily value, which does not exceed the daily limit so it is well within the safety limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_unhealthy_ingredients_in_Red_Bull\"><\/span><strong>What are the unhealthy ingredients in Red Bull? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Caffeine and sugar are the two most harmful chemicals in a can of Red Bull, so if you like the energy boost it provides, you&rsquo;re already well on your way to avoiding them.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of energy drinks include a lot of sugar, usually in the form of high fructose corn syrup. Consuming an excessive amount of sugar raises the risk of developing diabetes and obesity, both of which are precursors to more major health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_Red_Bull_do_to_your_heart\"><\/span><strong>What does Red Bull do to your heart? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Atrial fibrillation is a kind of irregular heartbeat that occurs in the chambers of the heart, and studies suggest that drinking certain beverages such as Red Bull may increase the risk of developing the illness. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, caffeine, the major component in Red Bull, causes the body to produce more of the stress hormone at rest, which raises blood pressure. Hence, research has shown that consuming Red Bull may either increase or decrease heart rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the nutrition facts, Red Bull has 110 calories, 0 g of total fat, 105 mg of sodium, 28 g of total carbohydrates, 27 g of sugars, less than 1 g of protein, 100% of niacin, 250% of vitamin B6, 80% of vitamin B12, and 50% of pantothenic acid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the <strong>sugar<\/strong>, I would say another serious <span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">red flag<\/span> is the <strong>vitamin B6<\/strong>, which supplies an excessive amount in a single serving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have highlighted the potential risks of overdosing on vitamin B6, so that&rsquo;s something you should think about before chugging more than one can of Red Bull in a single day, or even multiple times in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;m afraid it is often the case that sugar and vitamins are the cause of the downfall of most energy drinks, so this comes as no surprise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, it is a good thing that nutrition labels are mandatory, otherwise, we would be stumbling in the dark unaware of what ghastly things we put into our bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Red_Bull_Review_Front_1_1250x-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Red Bull Energy Drink 8.4 fl.oz\" class=\"wp-image-4519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Red_Bull_Review_Front_1_1250x-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Red_Bull_Review_Front_1_1250x-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Red_Bull_Review_Front_1_1250x-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Red_Bull_Review_Front_1_1250x.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Red_Bull_Review_Front_1_1250x-1024x768.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Red Bull Energy Drink 8.4 fl.oz\" class=\"wp-image-4519 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Red_Bull_Review_Front_1_1250x-1024x768.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Red_Bull_Review_Front_1_1250x-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Red_Bull_Review_Front_1_1250x-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Red_Bull_Review_Front_1_1250x.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Red_Bull_Review_Front_1_1250x.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Still feel like having a can of Red Bull?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nutrition labels are designed to protect end consumers. They serve an important purpose but are often overlooked, simply because not many people know how to properly read them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have broken down the nutrition facts of Red Bull so that you can be a little more informed than you were a few moments ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully this article can fill in a few blanks for you and help make you more aware of how nutrition labels work and how they can help you shape a better, healthier lifestyle.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Articles\"><\/span>Other Articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/does-red-bull-actually-work\/\" target=\"_blank\">Does Red Bull Actually Work?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you hear about energy drinks you&rsquo;ll typically think of Red Bull. It is easily one of the most popular brands out there. 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