Infographic: What does Redbull do to your body?
Redbull is one of a kind energy drink and one of the most relied on sources of instant energy in our modern busy lifestyles. You probably have heard that while energy drinks are amazing, they can come at a high cost to your long term general health.
READ: Vodka Redbull has same effect as cocaine says study
When you’re young, partying, carefree, and your body is as resilient as ever, then you are probably not thinking long term.
But, if you are interested continue reading below to find out what Redbull can do to your body when you drink it.
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After 10 minutesĀ
Your blood pressure and heart rate starts to rise after ten minutes because that’s how long it takes for the caffeine to make it to your blood stream.
After 14-45 minutes
When the caffeine level in your bloodstream peaks you feel more alert as the stimulants get to work. This improves your concentration and makes your more alert.
After 30-50 minutes
At this point you have absorbed all of the caffeine and your liver responds by absorbing more sugar.
After one hour
At the sixty minute mark you will start to experience the crash as the caffeine starts to wear off. Tiredness kicks and your energy levels dip.
After 5-6 hours
It takes five to six hours for your body to half the caffeine content in your bloodstream. If you are on birth control then your body requires double the amount of time to reduce the caffeine.
After 12 hours
After twelve hours most of the caffeine should be out of your bloodstream.
After 12-24 hours
This is the withdrawal phase where thinks like headaches, moods, and constipation are common.
After 7-12 days
In defense of Redbull
If you drink energy drinks regularly over this period of time then you will start to build up a tolerance. This will lead to you no longer feeling the effects quite as strongly.
Redbull energy drinks are however within the guideline maximum of 400 milligrams with a typical 250ml tin containing 80 milligrams.
That is minimal, they say, when compared to the Starbucks’ Venti Caffe Americano which contains 300 mg of caffeine.
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