Red Bull question

RazorFire · 04-29-2008, 10:11

Hey guys, got a fairly urgent question about Red Bull consumption.

Basically I have been working on a big 6 month project which ends tomorrow, and the only way I am going to get it done is if I work throughout the night. I've bought 6 cans of red bull that I am planning to drink throughout the day and night but some work colleagues are concerned that may be too many.

I wondered if anyone has any experience of drinking several cans of red bull in a 24 hour period; whether they know how many its safe to drink, or if they themselves have had several, if so how many and if there were any consequences afterwards I need to be aware of.

I'm already on my first one so any quick feedback would be greatly appreciated, thanks

Dorsai · 04-29-2008, 10:18

Red Bull spokesperson recommended the consumption of no more than one to two cans.
There are examples of people suffering heart disturbances after drinking eight cans of Red Bull.

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Bull

this also might be of interest. (1 can red bull, approx one coffee in caffeine.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/wear/6944026.stm

RazorFire · 04-29-2008, 10:26

Thanks for this info, sounds like 6 may be excessive

may have to reduce my estimate to 3-4 max, will wait to hear any other opinions on it. I should point out that I wont be drinking any coffee during the 24 hour period, although I rarely consume any caffeine at all in a week so maybe I'd be less caffeine tolerant

Peatie · 04-29-2008, 10:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by RazorFire

Hey guys, got a fairly urgent question about Red Bull consumption.

Basically I have been working on a big 6 month project which ends tomorrow, and the only way I am going to get it done is if I work throughout the night. I've bought 6 cans of red bull that I am planning to drink throughout the day and night but some work colleagues are concerned that may be too many.

I wondered if anyone has any experience of drinking several cans of red bull in a 24 hour period; whether they know how many its safe to drink, or if they themselves have had several, if so how many and if there were any consequences afterwards I need to be aware of.

I'm already on my first one so any quick feedback would be greatly appreciated, thanks

I'm no expert but I found this link that might help:
http://www.airliners.net/aviation-fo...ain/1617370/1/

... and if it was me I wouldn't risk six cans
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/wear/7255306.stm

I'd also make sure I drank plenty of water.

I suspect the adrenalin will do more to keep you awake than the redbull!

Good luck matey, hope you get your project done.

Peatie.

CycoKick · 04-29-2008, 10:30

I have drunk 6-8 energy drinks like redbull within 12 hours, Nothing wrong U might get a bit shaky.

Omnedon · 04-29-2008, 10:38

That much stimulant, while great for staying awake, does not do wonders for clarity of thought.

Activity and fresh air will probably server you better than over-doing the stimulants.

Apple GREEN · 04-29-2008, 10:38

after the first 2 u won't feel the difference, so you'll have to vaporize the content of other 4 cans, then stump it into powder, add some sugar and smoke that shit: tip:add some vodka to add some flavour

Daltor · 04-29-2008, 10:40

I can't drink that shit. It burns like hell when I try to pee it out.

RazorFire · 04-29-2008, 10:48

Good news!

I spoke to my boss since clearly the red bull method was risky beyond 2 cans and he's going to apply for a 1-2 day project extension, which means that I can avoid an allnighter

It all came about because I took some hayfever antihistamines yesterday that incapacitated me for the entire afternoon