Their marketing, in particular the “Red Bull” is authorized in France since July 15th. The effect of this drink containing caffeine and taurine is very controversial. Roselyne Bachelot, Minister of Health, called for its boycott as a precautionary measure in mid-July.
The Ministry of Health recommends following several precautions. These drinks should be reserved for adults and are not recommended for pregnant women and athletes. They should be consumed in moderation, respecting the doses prescribed on the packaging. “The consumption of drinks containing the combination of caffeine, taurine and glucurunolactone in high doses should not exceed more than 125 ml per day, that is, the capacity of a standard half can”.
The statement said that these drinks contain “ingredients that can cause hyperexcitability, irritability, nervousness and increased anxiety. They should not be combined with alcoholic beverages, substances or drugs that affect the system. central nervous or neurological effects “.
Finally, the ministry encourages consumers to report any adverse effects to a healthcare professional or to the poison control center.
