INGREDIENTS

Taurine is a conditionally essential amino acid. Taurine is naturally occurring in our body, mainly in muscle, brain, heart and blood. A person weighing 70 kg has approximately 70g of taurine distributed throughout the body. Put another way, a 70 kg person naturally has in his body 70 times the amount of taurine contained in one can of Red Bull® Energy Drink. Taurine is also contained in the daily diet (scallops, fish, poultry) and in most infant formulae. Taurine is a non-protein building amino acid.

“Conditionally essential” means that in some situations or under certain conditions it is necessary to supply the body with taurine. Relative taurine loss via the urine can occur in situations of high stress and physical exertion. In these situations, the excretion of taurine via the urine increases and taurine cannot be synthesized in the body in sufficient amounts.

Inositol is a carbohydrate, a natural constituent of the human body where it is produced from glucose. Inositol is also contained in foodstuffs such as grains, citrus fruits, liver, raisins, peanuts and cabbages.

Inositol is involved in the detoxification processes (see taurine and glucuronolactone for further explanation).

Vitamins are essential micronutrients that are required for maintaining normal physical functions. B-group vitamins play a key role in the energy metabolism (build-up and break-down of carbohydrates, fat and protein). The B vitamins contained in Red Bull® Energy Drink play an important role in enhancing mental performance and physical endurance. A shortage of B vitamins leads to a drop in both physical and mental abilities.

Red Bull® Energy Drink contents are safe, Halal and in accordance with the Local Food Regulation