The effects of Red Bull energy drink on human performance and mood

Alford, C. (2001) The effects of Red Bull energy drink on human performance and mood. Amino Acids, 21 (2). pp. 139-150. ISSN 0939-4451

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s007260170021

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. Keywords: Amino acids – Red Bull Energy Drink – Caffeine – Glucuronolactone – Taurine – Physical endurance – Psychomotor performance

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	The original publication is available at www.springerlink.com
Uncontrolled Keywords:	human performance, mood, Red Bull, energy drink
Faculty/Department:	~Pre-2012 Faculty Structure > Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Department of Psychology ~Pre-2010 Faculty Structure > Health and Life Sciences > School of Life Sciences > Centre for Research in Biomedicine ?? cen_crib_2010 ?? Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Department of Psychology
ID Code:	96
Deposited By:	Dr C. Alford
Deposited On:	23 Jun 2009 08:03
Last Modified:	01 Dec 2012 13:05