A study of 30 college students aged between 20 and 24-years-old found that drinking just one 250ml sugar-free can of the caffeinated energy drink increased the risk of blood clots! MORE According to Australian researchers: By drinking one can, the college participants had shown a 'cardiovascular profile similar to that of someone with heart disease'.. The American media has largely ignored the study.. the British media has gone hard on it, putting it on front pages and high on websites.. The INDEPENDENT, the TELEGRAPH, REUTERS.. But not much elsewhere. I had Red Bull last night, but it didn't make my hyper. However, after reading up on the Australian study, I'll have two aspirins before work today.. just in case.

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