How Does Redbull Work?

Let's face it, every once in a while we need a shot of energy to help us get through the day. Some of us opt for a cup of coffee (maybe several cups of coffee). Some of us opt for a cup of tea. Others of us try to go a more natural route, getting energy from vitamins and healthy foods. But sometimes, even though we might hate to have one, an energy drink just sounds like the right option! The only problem is, we have no clue what is in such drinks, and we don't really know what makes them work. Are they all right for our body? Do they even work? And if they do work, how do they work?

Redbull is one of the most popular energy drinks in the world, and unless you are a regular energy drink consumer, the name recognition that Redbull provides means that you are likely to go with this option if you ever decide you need the boost an energy drink provides. Perhaps you have heard that Redbull is banned in France, Uruguay, and Norway. It it certainly understandable if this makes you nervous!

The reason why these countries have chosen to ban Redbull is because the drink contains taurine. There have been questions regarding the wisdom of adding taurine to the body, even though the body produces taurine on its own. Taurine moves certain minerals - potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, and others - throughout the cells in your body, and in this way it helps to generate nerve impulses. This is one way in which Redbull helps you stay awake.

What should concern you more than the taurine in Redbull, however, is the glucose content. Glucose, of course, is sugar, and as such it contributes to those "sugar crashes" you would want to avoid when you need to stay awake.

Otherwise, Redbull contains a small amount of caffeine and a variety of vitamins. A great alternative to regular redbull is sugar-free Redbull. This drink tastes similar to regular Redbull, but you can avoid those sugar crashes. The sugar crash is the main issue with Redbull; otherwise, it is okay for you to drink, and it certainly will help you stay awake.