Carbonated beverage Red Bull was initially sold in Austria in 1987. It contains caffeine, as well as B vitamins, taurine, and other energy-boosting compounds. Red Bull also contains sugar, carbonated water, baking soda, citric acid, magnesium carbonate, glucuronolactone, and artificial colors and flavors. Additionally, Red Bull offers sugar-free options, such as Red Bull Zero and Red Bull Sugarfree, which contain artificial sweeteners aspartame and acesulfame K instead of sugar. Red Bull's Potential Side Effects Red Bull Energy Drinks are popular with young adults, with 30 to 50 percent of young adults and adolescents consuming energy drinks. However, researchers suggest that it may negatively impact your health. Can Increase The Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Red Bull is sweetened with sugar and contains 29 grams of sugar in a serving of 260 ml, and drinking one or more servings a day can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. On the other hand, sugar-free Red B...