{"id":312,"date":"2009-04-12T13:30:52","date_gmt":"2009-04-12T19:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/functional-foods.ultimatefatburner.com\/?p=312"},"modified":"2015-02-13T16:05:32","modified_gmt":"2015-02-13T21:05:32","slug":"sugar-free-red-bull-energy-drink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ultimatefatburner.com\/functional-foods\/sugar-free-red-bull-energy-drink\/","title":{"rendered":"Sugar Free Red Bull Energy Drink"},"content":{"rendered":"

So who hasn’t heard of Red Bull?\u00a0 From the time it was first rolled out in 1987, it’s spawned a legion of imitators, detractors and devotees.\u00a0 The company is still going strong with only three basic products: Red Bull Cola, Red Bull Energy Shot and Red Bull Energy Drink.\u00a0 The latter comes in regular and sugar-free versions.<\/p>\n

Manufacturer’s Description:<\/strong> Red Bull\u00ae Energy Drink is a functional beverage with a special formulation and combination of ingredients. It has been specially developed for times of increased mental and physical exertion. In addition, Red Bull vitalizes the body and mind.<\/p>\n

Red Bull\u2019s effects are appreciated throughout the world by top athletes, busy professionals, active students and drivers on long journeys.<\/p>\n

Product Label:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Serving Size: 1 Can (12 fl oz\/355 ml)
\nCalories 15
\nTotal Fat 0g
\nSodium 290mg
\nTotal Carb 4g
\nSugars: 0g<\/td>\n		Protein less than 1g
\nNiacin 140%
\nVitamin B6 360%
\nVitamin B12 120%
\nPantothenic Acid 70%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ingredients:<\/strong> Carbonated Water, Sodium Citrate, Taurine, Glucuronolactone, Caffeine, Acesulfame K, Aspartame, Inositol, Xanthan Gum, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine HCl, Vitamin B12, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Colors.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Comments:<\/strong> I’ve never been one for energy drinks per se, as I prefer coffee\/tea, and make use of various pre-workout boosters. And – since I’m not a member of the target demographic – I never really sensed I was missing out on anything.\u00a0 Nonetheless, Red Bull is an icon, so I figured I should take a crack at it.<\/p>\n

Now that I have, I still don’ t think I’ve missed out on anything…<\/p>\n

Sugar free Red Bull is rather tart…and the tartness is emphasized by the carbonation.\u00a0 It has\u00a0a vaguely citrus-y taste,\u00a0that’s not bad, but not particularly memorable, either…it’s not the sort of beverage that would appeal to someone with a sweet tooth. It also has a slight (but persistent) “chemical” aftertaste.<\/p>\n

It did provide a lift, though, which\u00a0was noticeable within just a few minutes of drinking. I felt alert, without feeling particularly wired.\u00a0 Thus,\u00a0the claim\u00a0that it can increase concentration and reaction speed seem justified – especially when there’s also some supporting research<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I can’t say the effect is substantively different or better than other supps and stimulant ingredient combos I’ve tried, however, so I doubt I’ll be a regular consumer.\u00a0 Nonetheless, Sugar Free Red Bull is certainly an option for a low calorie pick-me-up, especially if you’re away from home and need a little something to keep you going.\u00a0 If nothing else, it’s considerably more refreshing than an energy shot or capsule\/tablet.<\/p>\n

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