Energy drink’s ‘buzz’ claims just bull, say scientists

RED BULL does not give you wings in the way that many people believe, scientists revealed yesterday.

A controlled study in which volunteers were given the energy drink found no evidence of any improvement in physical performance.

Nor did the drink prolong the “buzz” of alcohol while reducing its depressive effects.

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