What are some of the Pros of Red bull?

Question

I've been drinking a bit of it lately as my friend always gives me one,

saying it'll help me skate o.O

Can someone tell me what exactly it does?

Answer 1

It wakes you up and all, kinda like coffee. But I've heard that it might have testosterone in it. So be careful on how much you drink. But it does give you energy.

Answer 2

Its an energy drink - combats mental and physical fatigue.  Sorta like a carbonated version of coffee........

Answer 3

Energy drinks give you an energy boost. They start with the sugar rush. Before the sugar wears off the caffeine, taurine, B vitamins, and any other stimulatns they may use should take over.

Using one before an acitivitin like skating my help you keep going but you need to also drink water with it. Caffeine takes more water to process than the energy drink provides. So it takes it from our bodies which dehydrates us. That is the last thing we want to to before doing an activity, especially ones where we really exert ourselves. Drinking extra water with it or within 30 minutes of having one will offset the dehydrating effects of the caffeine.

Also keep it in moderation. You should only have to use one. The water is also a natural energizer so it will help too. Red Bull recommneds having only 1 to 2 a day anyhow. Even the 2nd largest selling energy drink, XS Energy, which is the 1st and largest healthy energy drink suggests having only 1 and recommends against having more than 2 of theirs a day.