The effects of Red Bull Energy Drink on human performance and mood

Alford, C.; Cox, H.; Wescott, R.; Alford, Chris

Abstract

The effects of Red Bull Energy Drink, which includes taurine, glucuronolactone, and caffeine amongst the ingredients, were examined over 3 studies in a total of 36 volunteers. Assessments included psychomotor performance (reaction time, concentration, memory), subjective alertness and physical endurance. When compared with control drinks, Red Bull Energy Drink significantly (P < 0.05) improved aerobic endurance (maintaining 65-75% max. heart rate) and anaerobic performance (maintaining max. speed) on cycle ergometers. Significant improvements in mental performance included choice reaction time, concentration (number cancellation) and memory (immediate recall), which reflected increased subjective alertness. These consistent and wide ranging improvements in performance are interpreted as reflecting the effects of the combination of ingredients.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2001
• Deposit Date: Feb 2, 2011
• Journal: Amino Acids
• Print ISSN: 0939-4451
• Electronic ISSN: 1438-2199
• Publisher: Springer (part of Springer Nature)
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 21
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 139-150
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s007260170021
• Keywords: human performance, mood, Red Bull, energy drink
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1085735
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s007260170021
• Related Public URLs: http://www.springerlink.de/content/xxdbgvjy9ke72wbl/fulltext.pdf
• Additional Information: Additional Information : The original publication is available at www.springerlink.com
• Contract Date: Nov 15, 2016