Red Bull is safe: Dubai Municipality

Dubai - When in doubt, they stressed calling 800900.

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By Staff Report

Published: Mon 27 Jun 2016, 5:52 PM

Last updated: Tue 28 Jun 2016, 12:26 AM

Responding to another social media rumor, Dubai Municipality confirmed that the substance present in Red Bull has no side effects.

Rumors stated that Red Bull contains taurine that affects fertilization process.

However, the Food Safety Department at DM stated that taurine is an amino acid, naturally present  in the human body and some food. It contributes to muscle building and helps regulate water levels and salts in the blood, besides its role as an antioxidant.

Officials said that there is no known damage of taurine once consumed within the permissible amounts. It is best to be used in moderation since balanced consumption is the safest solution to ensure health and safety.

The municipality urged the public not to be deceived by some online rumors and accounts on traded food components. When in doubt, they stressed calling 800900.

reporters@khaleejtimes.com

Staff Report

Published: Mon 27 Jun 2016, 5:52 PM

Last updated: Tue 28 Jun 2016, 12:26 AM

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