One of caffeine’s primary actions in the human body is its stimulating effect on cognitive functions.
Each 8.4 fl oz can of Red Bull Summer Edition contains 80 mg of caffeine. Caffeine helps to improve concentration and increase alertness.
Whether the caffeine is naturally derived or synthetic, both forms are identical in structure and effect.
The 80 mg of caffeine contained in one 8.4 fl oz can of Red Bull Summer Edition is about the same amount as in a cup of home-brewed coffee.
80 mg
~45 mg
Taurine is an amino acid, naturally occurring in the human body and present in the daily diet.
Taurine is found in high concentrations in muscle, brain, heart and blood. A person weighing ~154 Ibs has approximately 70 g of taurine distributed throughout their body. Put another way, a ~154 Ibs person naturally already has in their body 70 times the amount of taurine contained in one can of Red Bull Energy Drink.
Taurine is also contained in various foodstuffs like scallops, fish, poultry and most infant formulas.
The human body contains 70 times more taurine than one 8.4 fl oz can of Red Bull.
Vitamins are essential micronutrients that are required for maintaining normal body functions.
There are two types of vitamins: fat-soluble and water-soluble. The Red Bull Summer Edition contains water-soluble vitamins. Water-soluble vitamins do not get stored as much as fat-soluble vitamins in the body. Instead, they circulate in the blood, and whatever the body does not use is excreted. The Red Bull Summer Edition contains the water-soluble B-group vitamins niacin (vitamin B3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), vitamin B6 and vitamin B12.
These B-group vitamins (niacin, pantothenic acid, B6, B12) contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism, such as the break-down of carbohydrates and proteins, and contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Additionally, pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) contributes to normal mental performance.
Moreover, B-group vitamins play a central role in the brain. Niacin and vitamin B6 contribute to the normal function of the nervous system while vitamin B12 contributes to normal neurological functions.
The Red Bull Summer Edition is made with the sugars sucrose and glucose, which are common carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates are an energy source for the body, including glucose for the brain, and muscles during high-intensity exercise.
One 8.4 fl oz can of The Red Bull Summer Edition contains 27 g of sugars.
The amount of sugars in The Red Bull Summer Edition is comparable to the sugar level in an equivalent volume of average apple juice.
27 g
~22 g
Water is a main ingredient of Red Bull. Dedication to its quality contributes to the iconic taste in every sip.
