Is Red Bull bad for your kidneys?

Energy Drinks and Alcohol. Energy drinks are often combined with alcohol at bars or parties, and this can slow the effect of alcohol on the body. This combination is associated with increased urine output, which can cause dehydration and decreased kidney function. Red Bull has long been banned in several countries. read more

Red Bull also contains glucuronolactone (1000 times more than what is found in food), which promotes concentration but is harmful to the kidneys. Caffeine causes insomnia, fatigue heart. The glucuronolactone is toxic to kidneys. read more

Research published in 2002 in "Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation" found that the taurine content in energy drinks can cause excessive taurine accumulation in the body in people with existing kidney problems, as the kidneys are unable to filter it from the body effectively. read more

The graphic by Personalise.co.uk reveals what happens 10 minutes, 15-45 minutes, 30-50 minutes, one hour, five-six hours, 12 hours and 12-24 hours after necking a Red Bull. From the first ten minutes when your heart rate and blood pressure rise, to the final 12 to 24 hours when your body begins feeling withdrawal symptoms - including headaches, irritability and constipation. read more