Each can of 8.4oz Red Bull Energy Drink contains 80 mg of caffeine, which complies with the NCAA’s caffeine limits.
Though caffeine is included on the NCAA Banned Substances list, the definition of a positive test for caffeine is if the concentration in urine exceeds 15 µg/ml (NCAA Drug-Testing Program Protocol). To put this into perspective, a positive test for caffeine corresponds to consuming about 12.5 mg of caffeine per kilogram of body mass over several hours, which corresponds to 570-1705 mg of caffeine for an average adult 100-300lbs, which is much higher than the amount found in a can of Red Bull.
*Test results depend on many individual-specific factors. Individuals should educate themselves on the health effects of any energy drink and consult with the athlete department at their collegiate institution to as to any eligibility restrictions related to consuming energy drinks.

















