Sugar Free RED BULL

[Newlife]

Okay, Im hooked on this crap. I am cutting back my beer consumption, but found all I did was switch to S/F Red Bull and Vodka.

I know the Vodka needs to be cut out or severly reduced, but here is my question...

With 10 calories, I assume there is still a reason why I should not drink these. Can someone tell me how bad these 2 sweeteners are for me.

Acesulfame K and Aspartame.

Also, Can I buy caffeine, aspartame and Taurine and make redbull???

[DKing]

Not sure how good it is for you but I used to drink a ton. The only reason I stopped was money.

I now also have a large bag of taurine, caffeine pills, and GO! by www.blackstarlabs.com that makes an awesome pick me up.

Danny

[Newlife]

So you just mix them up and drink it? Please give more info if you could... At 1.99 a can, this stuff is a bit pricy and that is why I though about making it. How does yours taste?

Thanks Danny.

[Johnka]

I'm a coffee fiend myself, so I know how enticing those red bull & vodkas are. But I steer clear of them because they severely disrupt my sleeping. The combo of caffeine and alcohol are a deadly duo. I can always sleep all night, but it was very light REM sleep, and I wake up feeling like I pulled an all-nighter.

[poopy pants]

coffee has more caffeine than red bull

From: http://www.redbullusa.com/extras/ingredients.jsp

red bull 80mg caffeine

From: http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/681_1148.asp

COFFEE (8-oz. cup)
Brewed, drip method - average 184 - range 96-288
Brewed, percolator - average 128 - range 64-272
Instant - average 104 - range 48-192

[DKing]

Well my combo has enough for me. I take 1 pill Optimum nutrition Lean Tea Complex (140 mg caffeine), 3 scoops BSL GO!, and 1 g taurine 10 minutes before a workout. I have had great results with this but I am not sure how much the taurine is doing. I might drop it after I run out but I have a pretty big bag.

Danny

[dos]

I still think how it's funny that these sugar free drinks still advertise as 'energy' drinks. Huh? You took the 'energy' OUT smart guys! Oh and BTW, caffeine and B12 does not equal energy.

[dinabol]

caffeine does not directly equal energy in fact, some individuals report being sedated and relaxed by caffeine. the primary pharmacological effect of caffeine is to stimulate the central nervous system. in doing so, caffeine produces a host of physiological effects; it speeds up the heart rate, increases stomach acid, and works as a diuretic. caffeine also dialtes blood vessels making possibly suitable for some asthmatics. over the last twenty or so years, caffeine has become popular as a diet aid because it speeds up the rate at which the resting body oxidizes energy. unfortunately, what most manufacturers fail to mention is that tolerance occures quickly making it unsuitable for long term weight control.

[aggie03]

you are correct. I am unfortunate in that caffeine has a relaxing/sedative effect on me. Within 30 minutes of drinking a coke or coffee i start to get alittle drowsy. Makes it alittle hard to pay attention in class [img]smile.gif[/img] .