The energy drink Red Bull is under investigation in Sweden after reports at least three people died after drinking it.
The Swedish National Food Administration (NFA) is heading the investigation, and has issued a public warning, telling people not to take Red Bull mixed with alcohol, or after heavy exercise. [/b]
Catherine Collins, of the British Dietetic Association, said: \"There's been quite a lot of research looking at are the effects of Red Bull on the heart and circulation.
\"And they have shown that if you take sufficient Red Bull, and other drinks that are performance enhancing, you can lower blood pressure and that may be the cause of the problem.\" [/b]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1435409.stm
The Swedish National Food Administration (NFA) is heading the investigation, and has issued a public warning, telling people not to take Red Bull mixed with alcohol, or after heavy exercise. [/b]
Catherine Collins, of the British Dietetic Association, said: \"There's been quite a lot of research looking at are the effects of Red Bull on the heart and circulation.
\"And they have shown that if you take sufficient Red Bull, and other drinks that are performance enhancing, you can lower blood pressure and that may be the cause of the problem.\" [/b]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1435409.stm