This article says how a man, Matthew Penbross, almost died after drinking eight Red Bull's in five hours. He was at a motocross race and wanted an edge on his opponents. He said after the incident how important it is to get started and be the first person around the first corner. After finishing the race that day he noticed his heart was racing and all of the sudden he collapsed. An ambulance rushed to the scene and Matthew needed defibrillation. After his recovery, he said that warning labels need to be improved on energy drinks. The labels say that "X" amount should not be consumed but they do not say what will happen if you do drink too much. Matthew Penbross has sworn off Red Bull.
Wow! That is really scary! I had no idea Red Bull could actually cause your heart to stop beating. I knew that energy drinks weren't good for you and could eventually harm your health but I didn't know they could stop your heart. I guess it makes since though. It raises your pulse which can put a strain on your heart.
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2007/08/18/1186857834956.html
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