In New Zealand and Australia, the leading energy drink product in those markets, V, was introduced by Frucor Beverages. Others in the office were not so open-minded and a few work colleagues openly chastised me for stinking up the office kitchen on a hot day.

An ECG change known as QTc prolongation and sometimes associated with life-threatening irregularities in the heartbeat was seen after drinking the energy drink, but not after drinking the caffeine beverage, the study team reports. Red Bull packs a significant amount of B vitamins, whereas coffee has antioxidants and is almost calorie-free. EFSA states that for children and adolescents single doses of caffeine up to 3mg/kg body weight (bw) and daily intakes of caffeine up to 3mg/kg (bw) do not raise safety concerns.Energy drinks have been associated with many health risks, such as an increased rate of injury when usage is combined with alcohol, and excessive or repeated consumption can lead to cardiac and psychiatric conditions.

Standard energy drinks definitely contain the most sugar, but there are those which come sugar-free. It’s also important to note that the health benefits of coffee can be outweighed with the addition of large amounts of sugar, flavored syrups and artificial sweeteners. Furthermore, you may decide to skip the sugar altogether, if you like to enjoy a strong cup of black coffee. Coffee and Red Bull offer similar amounts of this stimulant per serving, though coffee has a little more.While the disadvantages of coffee may sound a little off-putting, in reality, if you learn to choose the right coffee and if you are drinking coffee at the right time, you probably won’t have anything to worry about. Its marketing strategy centered on the drink's caffeine content, billing it as a means to promote wakefulness. However, a grande cup holds approximately 16 ounces and is double the size of an average cup of coffee. Significant controversy surrounds the health effects of energy drinks like Red Bull, particularly among teenagers and young adults ( 10). People who routinely consume caffeine may develop physical and psychological dependence, and may they experience withdrawal symptoms if intake is abruptly stopped.