Seffiks Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Meat Sugar, Caffeine, and Bile! Glucose Like most popular soft drinks, Red Bull is largely sugar water. But don't count on its glucose to "give you wings," as the ad says. Multiple studies have debunked the so-called sugar high. Taurine Also known as 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, taurine was originally isolated from bull bile in 1827. Now made synthetically, it is the magical elixir said to bring out the kitesurfing extremophile in any Web-surfing nerd. Taurine's actual effects, while not as drastic as the hype, are pretty wide-ranging, even from the amount found in a single can: Not only is it an inhibitory neurotransmitter (in some cases acting as a mild sedative) and an age-defying antioxidant, it even has the potential to steady irregular heartbeats. Glucuronolactone Internet rumors claimed this was a Vietnam-era experimental drug that causes brain tumors. Luckily, that's not true. But don't crumple up your tinfoil hat yet — hardly anyone has looked into exactly what this stuff does. So little research has been done on glucuronolactone (and most of it 50 years ago) that almost all information about it is mere rumor. Users generally believe it fights fatigue and increases well-being, but that could turn out to be bull, too. Caffeine Ah, here are Red Bull's wings. All the things this drink is supposed to do for you — increase concentration and reaction speed, improve emotional state, and boost metabolism — are known effects of this white powder, a distant cousin of cocaine. Niacin (niacinamide) Also known as vitamin B-3, niacin increases so-called good cholesterol (HDL) by preventing the formation of triglycerides, making it a terrific cholesterol drug. Unfortunately, there isn't enough niacin here to have this benefit. And it's not even pure enough to give you the mild head rush dubbed the "niacin flush." Sodium citrate Commonly used as a preservative in soft drinks and spreadable cheeses, sodium citrate also helps convert glucose into lactic acid during exercise, producing a measurable effect on athletic performance. In at least one test, it shaved an average of 17 seconds off a 5K run. Inositol A carbohydrate found in animal muscle (sometimes called "meat sugar"), inositol is turning out to be a wonder drug that significantly reduces depression, panic attacks, agoraphobia, and obsessive- compulsive disorder. It might even be what makes whole grains effective cancer fighters. Instead of being a bit player in Red Bull (you'd need to drink as many as 360 cans a day to get its benefits), inositol probably deserves a drink of its own emmm bile makes the best drink ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 yum. i'm gonna go drink some bullshit now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLIK$ Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 duh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr808 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 red bull=yuppie juice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poop Man Bob Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Mine comes with Tito's inside of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLIK$ Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 mine comes with giant Titties in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poop Man Bob Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Link didn't work. Dammit. PlanetClimax. Ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^ . ^ Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 haven't had one in months, which is good I guess, since I was drinking 2 a day. :yuck: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUMPKIN ESCOBAR Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I saw that in wired magazine. I personally only fuck with the blue Monster low carb drink now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLIK$ Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 drink green tea, take a b-complex blend. youll be better off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^ . ^ Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 i just drink yerba mate if I need a really big boost/wanna feel like i'm having a heartattack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podrido Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 everyone knows its this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Wallbanger Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Huh. It seems that Red Bull is actually not as bad for you as I would have guessed. I'm still not going to drink it, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIVERWURST* Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 red bull=yuppie juice You must be homeless and eating catfood to think of a $2 soda as "yuppie" anything. My favorite: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAJ Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I've said it before and I'll say it again.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrebelheartsx Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 this stuff is the shit, despite the obvious homo joke inducing name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr808 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 fuck that man 2 bucks for 8.3 oz of soda? shit... i dont know i rather get a tall can and a loosie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milk Grenades Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 red bulls do nothing for me that they're supposed to do. i don't get a "wired" feeling or feel more awake when i drink them. they usually just give me a stomach ache and anxiety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podrido Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 this is what i drank before a workout or when im too high and need to pop off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yukon jack Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishCarBombs Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 bump moster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLIK$ Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricitySucks Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I hate when people ask for redbull and vodka. shut the fuck up you little girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricitySucks Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 i just realized that my comment was extremely hostile. i just cant stand that shit. redbull and vodka. fucking slut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T4M* Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeBee Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Redbull and vodka is fucking delicous Back when I worked in a kitchen 6 mornings a week, and was still dating a girl who required sneaking over at night to make teh sexy time I wasn't sleeping very much at all, maybe an hour most nights. That was when I discovered the joys of Redbull, and would drink 5 or so a day...eventually I stopped because I got fired, and the unemployed lifestyle wasn't taking a whole lot out of me Then about 6 months ago I discovered a few real good rack spots and was goin through about 150 every 2 weeks. When those kinda dried up I decided it was time to forget about my delicous Redbull for awhile, although I do still drink them quite often with vodka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some1 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 This shit made me feel like I was gonna throw up then it gave me massive diareahh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some1 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 co-sign redbull and grey goose...its like magic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeBee Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Redbull and Belvi is better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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