Can kids drink Red Bull?!
Answers: I am a mother and I have 2 boys and 1 girl. I always drink red bull and my son, Aaron, always wants some.
I wouldn't give it to anyone under 14 - caffeine (and that type of power drink has lots) isn't a smart choice for kids.
"When humans drink or eat caffeine, it acts as a stimulant (say: stim-yuh-lunt). Stimulants may make us feel more awake and alert. Many people drink liquids with caffeine because they think it helps them to wake up and feel sharper. But no one needs caffeinated (say: ka-fuh-nay-ted) drinks, especially kids. The best drinks for kids are water and milk, which don't contain caffeine.
People who drink caffeine every day may start to depend on it. If regular caffeine users don't get their regular daily dose, look out! People who are used to caffeine and don't get it can develop headaches, stomachaches, and feel sleepy or grumpy all day long.
What Does Caffeine Do to Your Body?
Caffeine can cause your heart to pump faster and your breathing to quicken. You also may notice that caffeine makes you feel hyper and makes it harder to concentrate in school. Caffeine can boost a person's energy temporarily, but a lot of caffeine can also cause other, not-so-great effects:
If you drink too much caffeine at one time, it can make you feel nervous or jumpy. Your hands may shake. Too much caffeine will make it hard to fall asleep, which might mean you won't be able to pay attention in school the next day.
And too much caffeine can give you a stomachache, headache, or a racing heartbeat. In fact, kids with heart problems should not drink caffeine because it's known to affect heart rates and force the heart to work harder.
Do You Need Caffeine?
Caffeine isn't a nutrient, like calcium, so you don't need a certain amount to be healthy. The United States doesn't have guidelines about caffeine, but Canada does.
That country recommends that kids who are 10 to 12 should get no more than 85 milligrams per day, equal to 22 ounces of caffeinated soda. (But that doesn't mean drinking that much soda is a good idea. Stick with milk and water most often.)"
"In both kids and adults, too much caffeine can cause:
jitteriness and nervousness
upset stomach
headaches
difficulty concentrating
difficulty sleeping
increased heart rate
increased blood pressure
Especially in young children, it doesn't take a lot of caffeine to produce these effects.
Other reasons to limit kids' caffeine consumption include:
Consuming one 12-ounce (355-milliliter) sweetened soft drink per day increases a child's risk of obesity by 60%.
Not only do caffeinated beverages contain empty calories (calories that don't provide any nutrients), but kids who fill up on them don't get the vitamins and minerals they need from healthy sources, putting them at risk for developing nutritional deficiencies. In particular, children who drink too much soda (which usually starts between the third and eighth grades) may miss getting the calcium they need from milk to build strong bones and teeth.
Drinking too many sweetened caffeinated drinks could lead to dental cavities (or caries) from the high sugar content and the erosion of the enamel of the teeth from the acidity. Not convinced that sodas can wreak that much havoc on kids' teeth? Consider this: One 12-ounce (355-milliliter) nondiet, carbonated soft drink contains the equivalent of 10 teaspoons of sugar (49 milliliters) and 150 calories.
Caffeine is a diuretic that causes the body to eliminate water (through urinating), which may contribute to dehydration. Whether the amount of caffeine in beverages is enough to actually cause dehydration is not clear, however. It may depend on whether the person drinking the beverage is used to caffeine and how much caffeine he or she has consumed that day. To be on the safe side, it may be wise to avoid excessive caffeine consumption in hot weather, when children need to replace water lost through perspiration.
Abruptly stopping caffeine may cause withdrawal symptoms (headaches, muscle aches, temporary depression, and irritability), especially for those who are used to consuming a lot.
Caffeine can aggravate heart problems or nervous disorders, and some children may not be aware that they're at risk."
yes. it gives you wings!!!!
Its like giving your kid a cup of coffee with a coke as the chaser. So I would say sure why not.
They can, but be prepared to have them bouncing off the walls.
Yes they can but it is really bad for them, it kills brain cells and slows down your brain
would you let your kids drink coffee? Red Bull definitely isn't healthy for anyone, but don't give it to your children. Caffeine is a drug, and the longer you keep them away from it the better. Typical children have a lot of energy and don't need fake, man made sources of more.
There's no need of it. Would you want your kids to have a giant cup of Mountain Dew or Jolt? Or espresso?
no seriously it cuzes heart problems only people over 18 should drink it and only one kuz if they drink more there heart might beat to fast and die
yes. red bull isnt alcohol its just an energy drink.
NO DO NOT GIVE THE KIDS RED BULL BECUASE IT IS VERY UNHEALTHY FOR THE BODY EVEN IT IS UNHEALTHY FOR AN ADULT TO DRINK IT. DID YOU KNOW THAT THEY ARE BAND IN SPORTS CAUSE IT IS SO UNHEALTHY? 00
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yeah its not alcholic its just makes you hyper=]
NO WAY!!!