Health Tip: Energy drinks and alcohol do not mix

October 10, 2005

While energy drinks like Red Bull are a common choice these days, Health Canada says drinking them excessively and mixing them with alcohol can have serious health effects.

Here's how to minimize your risk:

Limit your consumption of Red Bull Energy Drink to 500 mL, or two cans per day.

Don't mix energy drinks with alcohol.

Re-hydrate your system with water after intense physical activity or exercise.

If you have an adverse reaction to energy drinks, report it to a health-care organization.

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