Red Bull

Product Name: Red Bull Energy Drink

Manufacturer: Red Bull
Category: Drink/Supplement
Cost: ~$2.50-$3.00 per 250ml can
Available from: Service stations/supermarkets
Ingredients: Carbonated water, sucrose, glucose, acid (sodium citrate), taurine (0.4%), glucuronolactone, caffeine (0.03%), inositol, vitamins (niacinamide, pantothenic acid, B6, B12), flavours, colours (caramel, riboflavin)
Flavours Available: Regular & Sugar Free, analysis for regular flavour.


Nutrient	per 100g	Per serve*
Energy - kJ	192kJ	480kJ
Energy - calories	46kcal	114kcal
Protein	0g	0g
Fat	0g	0g
Carbohydrate	11.2g	28g
Sodium	80mg	200mg
Taurine	400mg	1,000mg
B6	2mg	5mg
B12	2mcg	5mcg
		*Serve size =

Comments

Claims to be developed for "times of increased stress" as it "increases physical endurance, improves and increases concentration and reaction speed, improves vigilance and stimulates metabolism"
Taste tart/sour
Carbohydrate source ~ 30g carbohydrate per serve with a "hit" of caffeine
Best served chilled

Suitable for:

Not suitable for children, pregnant or lactating women. Also indicates not suitable for caffeine sensitive individuals on packaging.
Athletes using for "caffeine hit" need to be made aware of "flat" feeling that can be experienced after the intake of ~80mg caffeine and the potential effects on performance.
Red Bull should not be used as a replacement for sports drink due to it's higher carbohydrate concentration, low sodium formulation. Additional information on this can be found at www.coachesedge.com.au and Sports Dietitians Australia Fact Sheet on Sports Drinks.

Rating:

3/5

Product may be suitable for endurance athletes for an extra energy hit during the last stages of the event. Eg marathon runners

The rating system is on a scale of 1-5. Below are the classifications for these.
1 = Very Poor choice
2 = Not recommended
3 = Suitable for some individuals /athletes in specific situations (give examples)
4 = Overall a good product. Meets the majority of requirements and will suit most situations
5 = Great product, well formulated and will suit most individuals and situations.

Reviewed by: Susie Burrell, Sports Dietitian NSW

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