I just grabbed Red Bull #2 of the night. The previous Red Bull and the triple shot mocha have since worn off, and I needed the energy boost. The first thing that concerned me is that I’m actually starting to like the taste of Red Bull, which is a major red flag. I rationally know the stuff used to taste absolutely vile, so I feel like I’m hallucinating. But as I was chugging it down, I started reading the nutritional information.
Me: Can you overdose on vitamin B6?
Sean: What?
Me: This is the second Red Bull I’ve had, but each one contains 250% of your daily recommended serving of vitamin B6.
Sean: Uhhh…
Me: I just had 5 times my daily recommended serving of vitamin B6.
Sean: I think you’re fine.
Me: I’m going to diiiiieeeeeeeeeee *arm flail*
Wait…does drinking 5 times your daily recommended serving of vitamin B6 cause taste hallucinations? Crap.
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Emily
June 17, 2012 at 12:07 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
A) Red Bull is gross. You are certainly hallucinating. It’s temporary. Remember to eat your greens for the next couple days, and you’ll be fine.
B) I work third shift. I used to sip a Monster over the course of the evening, but now I’ve dropped down to a bottle of Coke Zero.
C) You are not alone! It’s going to be ok!
Brian
June 17, 2012 at 12:28 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
On the other hand, if the hallucination that Red Bull is not gross persist after you recover from tonight, worry.
Xu
June 17, 2012 at 12:31 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
erm… I’m probably going to regret saying this, but am I the only one who actually likes the taste of Red Bull?
maxpeterson
June 17, 2012 at 12:36 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I doubt mega doses of b6 are harmful. The rest of the crap in there though…? Been nice knowing ya.
matthewgreene
June 17, 2012 at 12:37 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I like red bull, but I prefer rockstar recovery. I drink one a day, my wife goes through 3 AND several cups of coffee.
PDX_Greg
June 17, 2012 at 1:16 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I’ve heard the main symptom of overdose is arm flailing …
Brian
June 17, 2012 at 1:18 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Oh yeah, me too. Often accompanied by hyperbolic prediction of one’s own death, no?
Sili
June 17, 2012 at 5:12 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I was about to say that you’ll be fine since B_6_ is watersoluble, but
Karlie Montana
August 19, 2012 at 11:51 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
symptons of depression…