{"id":6872,"date":"2021-05-08T19:09:45","date_gmt":"2021-05-08T11:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/?p=6872"},"modified":"2021-05-08T22:09:02","modified_gmt":"2021-05-08T14:09:02","slug":"is-red-bull-gluten-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-red-bull-gluten-free\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Red Bull Gluten-Free? (Deep Dive)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Gluten-free diets are all the rage these days, even among those without any gluten or wheat allergies. Some say it&rsquo;s healthier, others say its completely unnecessary and even downright dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While 99% of the population don&rsquo;t have to forfeit their love of carbs, if you have a gluten allergy, you&rsquo;re going to have to miss out on a lot of things, like eating pizza, pasta, cookies, and all these mouth-watering foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But does that mean you should avoid Red Bull as well?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Red_Bull_Front_3_1250x.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7567\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Red_Bull_Front_3_1250x.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Red_Bull_Front_3_1250x-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Red_Bull_Front_3_1250x-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Red_Bull_Front_3_1250x.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7567 lazyload\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Red_Bull_Front_3_1250x.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Red_Bull_Front_3_1250x-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Red_Bull_Front_3_1250x-768x576.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Red_Bull_Front_3_1250x.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption><em>Is Red Bull Gluten-Free<\/em>?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><strong>You&rsquo;re in luck because the answer is no. You don&rsquo;t need to abstain from Red Bull if you&rsquo;re ever considering becoming gluten-free since Red Bull, themselves, validated that their energy drink has no gluten.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, what if I told you that being gluten-free doesn&rsquo;t really equate to living healthier? If that made you curious, I guarantee you that this article will make you feel satisfied by answering all the questions you have in mind!<\/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-6629f8b991489\" 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\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 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class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-red-bull-gluten-free\/#Does_Gluten-Free_Really_Mean_Healthy\" title=\"Does Gluten-Free Really Mean Healthy?\">Does Gluten-Free Really Mean Healthy?<\/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\/is-red-bull-gluten-free\/#Is_a_Gluten-Free_Diet_Good_for_Everyone\" title=\"Is a Gluten-Free Diet Good for Everyone?\">Is a Gluten-Free Diet Good for Everyone?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-red-bull-gluten-free\/#Celiac_Disease\" title=\"Celiac Disease\">Celiac Disease<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-red-bull-gluten-free\/#Non-Celiac_Gluten_Sensitivity\" title=\"Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity\">Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity<\/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\/is-red-bull-gluten-free\/#Wheat_Allergy\" title=\"Wheat Allergy\">Wheat Allergy<\/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\/is-red-bull-gluten-free\/#Alternatives_for_Gluten\" title=\"Alternatives for Gluten\">Alternatives for Gluten<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-red-bull-gluten-free\/#What_Makes_an_Energy_Drink_Gluten-Free\" title=\"What Makes an Energy Drink Gluten-Free?\">What Makes an Energy Drink Gluten-Free?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-red-bull-gluten-free\/#Gluten-Free_Energy_Drinks\" title=\"Gluten-Free Energy Drinks\">Gluten-Free Energy Drinks<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-red-bull-gluten-free\/#Red_Bull_Nutrition_Facts\" title=\"Red Bull Nutrition Facts\">Red Bull Nutrition Facts<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-red-bull-gluten-free\/#Caffeine\" title=\"Caffeine\">Caffeine<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-red-bull-gluten-free\/#Sugar\" title=\"Sugar\">Sugar<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-red-bull-gluten-free\/#Vitamins\" title=\"Vitamins\">Vitamins<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/is-red-bull-gluten-free\/#Is_Red_Bull_Gluten-Free\" title=\"Is Red Bull Gluten-Free?\">Is Red Bull Gluten-Free?<\/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\/is-red-bull-gluten-free\/#Is_Red_Bull_Healthy\" title=\"Is Red Bull Healthy?\">Is Red Bull Healthy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-red-bull-gluten-free\/#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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-red-bull-gluten-free\/#Other_Articles\" title=\"Other Articles\">Other Articles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Gluten\"><\/span>What is Gluten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You might know that gluten comes from any food that contains dough and wheat-based ingredients. However, there are beverages that have gluten too! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/gluten-foods#foods-with-gluten\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/gluten-foods#foods-with-gluten\" target=\"_blank\">examples<\/a> are beers, ales, and lagers &mdash; most beverages that have gluten are alcoholic beverages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Gluten_Is_Safe\"><\/span>How Much Gluten Is Safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>According to Healthline, you should consume no more than 10&nbsp;mg of gluten per day. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, &ldquo;gluten-free&rdquo; products are only validated by the Food and Drug Administration when the product contains&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-labeling-nutrition\/questions-and-answers-gluten-free-food-labeling-final-rule\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-labeling-nutrition\/questions-and-answers-gluten-free-food-labeling-final-rule\" target=\"_blank\">less than <\/a>20 ppm of gluten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Gluten-Free_Really_Mean_Healthy\"><\/span>Does Gluten-Free Really Mean Healthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>With the craze of going gluten-free on the internet, you might have asked yourself what&rsquo;s this gluten-free movement all about and considered joining it as well &mdash; but what if I told you that going gluten-free won&rsquo;t actually make you healthy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being gluten-free does not make you healthy nor unhealthy, but not a lot of people<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mana.md\/is-gluten-bad-for-you\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mana.md\/is-gluten-bad-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\"> know<\/a> about this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a survey by Consumer Reports, they found out that an astounding 63% of Americans thought that a gluten-free diet is beneficial to your health rather than a diet that has gluten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if ever you&rsquo;re at the grocery and see the label &ldquo;gluten-free&rdquo; with organic or natural products, you now know that it doesn&rsquo;t necessarily equate to a nutritious product &mdash; but of course, consuming organic foods have their fair share of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/organic-food\/art-20043880\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/organic-food\/art-20043880\" target=\"_blank\">benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nonetheless, even if gluten is not healthy nor unhealthy, there are still people who should avoid gluten. That leads us to our next question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Gluten-Free_Diet_Good_for_Everyone\"><\/span>Is a Gluten-Free Diet Good for Everyone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The only reason why some people go gluten-free is because of certain health problems like celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and wheat allergy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can watch this video to see how going gluten-free affects people that have health problems related to gluten sensitivity:<\/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=\"We Try To Quit Gluten for 30 Days\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TP_53kb-08Y?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>We Try To Quit Gluten for 30 Days<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Celiac_Disease\"><\/span>Celiac Disease<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This type of disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes people to avoid consuming gluten since doing so will <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jci.org\/articles\/view\/30253\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.jci.org\/articles\/view\/30253\" target=\"_blank\">damage<\/a> their small intestine. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/genetics\/condition\/celiac-disease\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/genetics\/condition\/celiac-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medline Plus<\/a> stated that celiac disease is a common disorder that&rsquo;s estimated to be found in 1 of 100 people worldwide. Celiac disease is genetic and has a 4% to 15% of developing towards people who have relatives that have been diagnosed with celiac disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly, the pattern of inheritance is still unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-Celiac_Gluten_Sensitivity\"><\/span>Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Although not diagnosed with celiac disease, people with non-celiac gluten sensitivity experience the same symptoms and side effects that occur to people with celiac disease. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One fascinating fact about non-celiac gluten sensitivity is that they <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/digestive-health\/non-celiac-gluten-sensitivity\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/digestive-health\/non-celiac-gluten-sensitivity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">don&rsquo;t experience severe health problems<\/a> when they consume a little bit of gluten. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wheat_Allergy\"><\/span>Wheat Allergy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As it sounds like, people that are allergic to wheat experience a wheat allergy, it&rsquo;s a reaction that occurs when food contains wheat or when they inhale wheat flour.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/parents\/wheat-allergy.html#:~:text=While%20people%20with%20wheat%20allergy,%2C%20rye%2C%20and%20sometimes%20oats.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/parents\/wheat-allergy.html#:~:text=While%20people%20with%20wheat%20allergy,%2C%20rye%2C%20and%20sometimes%20oats.\" target=\"_blank\"> allergic <\/a>to wheat can still consume other gluten products (in other words, they only avoid wheat), unlike people with celiac disease who are not allowed to eat\/drink any products that have gluten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can determine if you have the stated health problems when you encounter <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chop.edu\/news\/signs-and-symptoms-gluten-sensitivity\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.chop.edu\/news\/signs-and-symptoms-gluten-sensitivity\" target=\"_blank\">symptoms<\/a> like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Bloating<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><li>Stomach pain&nbsp;<\/li><li>Brain Fog<\/li><li>Headaches<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Acne<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternatives_for_Gluten\"><\/span>Alternatives for Gluten<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fortunately, there&rsquo;s a lot of grain, flour, and starch alternatives that have no innate gluten. Ergo, people with celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and wheat allergy can consume these alternatives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Amaranth<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondceliac.org\/gluten-free-diet\/overview\/is-it-gluten-free\/rice\/\">Brown, white and wild rice<\/a><\/li><li>Buckwheat<\/li><li>Almond meal flour<\/li><li>Coconut flour<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondceliac.org\/gluten-free-diet\/overview\/is-it-gluten-free\/corn\/\">Corn<\/a><\/li><li>Cornstarch<\/li><li>Guar gum<\/li><li>Millet<\/li><li>Pea flour<\/li><li>Potato flour<\/li><li>Potatoes<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondceliac.org\/gluten-free-diet\/overview\/is-it-gluten-free\/quinoa\/\">Quinoa<\/a><\/li><li>Sorghum<\/li><li>Soy flour<\/li><li>Teff<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_an_Energy_Drink_Gluten-Free\"><\/span>What Makes an Energy Drink Gluten-Free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To determine whether an energy drink is gluten-free or not, you should check the ingredients and the nutrition facts label. For an energy drink to be gluten-free, it must not have wheat, barley, rye, or malt.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure whether an energy drink is gluten-free or not, you can visit their website to see if they validated that their products are indeed gluten-free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&rsquo;t see any, that&rsquo;s the time you start inspecting the energy drink on your own and determine whether the ingredients and nutrition facts label contain gluten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gluten-Free_Energy_Drinks\"><\/span>Gluten-Free Energy Drinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are plenty of gluten-free energy drinks in the market these days primarily because there&rsquo;s a lucrative market for them, even for people without gluten allergies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies are being more aware of their customer&rsquo;s dietary restrictions and have taken the proper steps to ensure everyone is taken care of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides Red Bull, there are a lot of energy drinks that are <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.celiac.com\/articles.html\/red-bull-and-other-top-gluten-free-energy-drinks-r5431\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.celiac.com\/articles.html\/red-bull-and-other-top-gluten-free-energy-drinks-r5431\/\" target=\"_blank\">gluten-free<\/a>!  Here are some examples of gluten-free energy drinks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Mountain Dew AMP Energy Drinks<\/li><li>Mountain Dew Game Fuel<\/li><li>Monster Energy Drinks<\/li><li>NOS Energy Drink<\/li><li>Rockstar Energy Drinks<\/li><li>HiBall Energy Drink<\/li><li>5-Hour Energy<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_Bull_Nutrition_Facts\"><\/span>Red Bull Nutrition Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As stated earlier, reading the nutrition facts of an energy drink is one way of determining whether a product has gluten or not, so here&rsquo;s a table which states the nutrition facts label of Red Bull:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-subtle-pale-blue-background-color has-background\"><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 calories<\/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 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Niacin (Vitamin B3)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">50%<\/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><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Nutrition Facts Label of Red Bell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An image is also seen below to show the nutrition facts label at the back of Red Bull&rsquo;s can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Red_Bull_Nutrition_Facts_3_1250x.jpg\" alt=\"Red Bull Nutrition Facts\" class=\"wp-image-7577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Red_Bull_Nutrition_Facts_3_1250x.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Red_Bull_Nutrition_Facts_3_1250x-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Red_Bull_Nutrition_Facts_3_1250x-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Red_Bull_Nutrition_Facts_3_1250x.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Red Bull Nutrition Facts\" class=\"wp-image-7577 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Red_Bull_Nutrition_Facts_3_1250x.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Red_Bull_Nutrition_Facts_3_1250x-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Red_Bull_Nutrition_Facts_3_1250x-768x576.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Red_Bull_Nutrition_Facts_3_1250x.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption><em>Nutrition Facts on the back Red Bull can<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caffeine\"><\/span>Caffeine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Caffeine is the most important when it comes to energy drinks, they keep you awake and energized throughout the day.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Red Bull amounts to 80mg of caffeine which doesn&rsquo;t exceed the limit for caffeine intake. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/spilling-beans-how-much-caffeine-too-much#:~:text=For%20healthy%20adults%2C%20the%20FDA,it%20(break%20it%20down).\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/spilling-beans-how-much-caffeine-too-much#:~:text=For%20healthy%20adults%2C%20the%20FDA,it%20(break%20it%20down).\" target=\"_blank\">400mg<\/a> of caffeine is considered enough for a healthy adult. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, they also stated that some people are more sensitive to the effects of caffeine and may metabolize it faster than others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exceeding the recommended amount of caffeine can make you feel certain <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/caffeine-overdose\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/caffeine-overdose\" target=\"_blank\">side effects<\/a> like feeling jittery, not sleepy (insomnia), rapid heart rate, and digestive issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sugar\"><\/span>Sugar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>24g is the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/added-sugar-in-the-diet\/#:~:text=The%20AHA%20suggests%20an%20added,of%20sugar)%20for%20most%20men.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/added-sugar-in-the-diet\/#:~:text=The%20AHA%20suggests%20an%20added,of%20sugar)%20for%20most%20men.\" target=\"_blank\">recommended amount of added sugar<\/a> for women, while men can consume more since they&rsquo;re advised to have no more than 36g of added sugar. This is one of the drawbacks of Red Bull since the energy drink contains 27g of added-sugar!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that a single can of Red Bull is more than enough for gals and guys should be more aware with other foods and beverages that may contain sugar to prevent exceeding the limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamins\"><\/span>Vitamins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As seen on the table, Red Bull has B vitamins: Vitamin B3, B5, B6, and B12. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a general rule of thumb, vitamins shouldn&rsquo;t be more than 100%, although there&rsquo;s no real harm if it does go over that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All vitamins have their own unique functions and benefits, but the similarity of these B vitamins is that all of them are<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/vitamin-b-complex\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/vitamin-b-complex\" target=\"_blank\"> water-soluble<\/a>. However, if your reason for drinking Red Bull is due to its vitamin content, then I don&rsquo;t think that&rsquo;s a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you really want to get a lot of vitamins, consume more nutritious foods\/beverages like fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Red_Bull_Gluten-Free\"><\/span>Is Red Bull Gluten-Free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As seen on the website, Red Bull clarified that their energy drinks is gluten-free. Here&rsquo;s the exact quote:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Yes, Red&nbsp;Bull Energy Drink is gluten-free, wheat-free, lactose-free and dairy free!<\/p><p>Learn more about Red&nbsp;Bull ingredients&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbull.com\/ph-en\/energydrink\/red-bull-energy-drink-ingredients-list\">here<\/a>.<\/p><cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbull.com\/ph-en\/energydrink\/red-bull-is-gluten-free\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.redbull.com\/ph-en\/energydrink\/red-bull-is-gluten-free\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Red Bull<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Red_Bull_Healthy\"><\/span>Is Red Bull Healthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Again, gluten-free doesn&rsquo;t make you healthy nor unhealthy if you don&rsquo;t have certain health problems and energy drinks like Red Bull are rarely healthy. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Red Bull has caffeine and a ton of sugar which can certainly make you unhealthy, especially when taken on a daily basis! If you want a healthy drink, then I suggest you opt for water &mdash; drinking it every day has a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/290814\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/290814\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">benefits<\/a> which your body will thank you for your decision!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/red-bull-side-effects#:~:text=As%20Red%20Bull%20is%20sugar,type%202%20diabetes%20(%202%20).\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/red-bull-side-effects#:~:text=As%20Red%20Bull%20is%20sugar,type%202%20diabetes%20(%202%20).\" target=\"_blank\">Healthline<\/a>, drinking one or more servings of Red Bull per day can potentially lead to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.<\/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>So Red Bull is gluten-free but that doesn&rsquo;t mean you should ignore all the other warning signs. It&rsquo;s still packed with added sugar and artificial coloring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, there&rsquo;s also no proper gluten certification on the can that indicates that it is in fact gluten-free, so you should probably be wary of that as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brands can make a ton of promises to appeal to a certain demographic, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean they&rsquo;re always trustworthy. So be wise in your decisions, and drink in moderation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are probably a lot of other gluten-free energy drinks out there with an actual label stamped on the product for all the world to see. Why take the chance? 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