Raging Bull : The Booster Drink Controversy

Mesley, Wendy (host). Johnson, Erica (journalist). Clark, Catherine (producer). Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (Added Author). Host: Mesley, Wendy ; Journalist: Johnson, Erica. (Cast).

Summary: What's fueling the controvery over the energy drink "Red Bull"? Marketed as a natural health product, it contains a large amount of caffeine in each can, along with something called torene. Untested, it is served throughout North America and is popular with club goers and athletes. The danger? It's not meant to be mixed with alcohol and may cause serious dehydration. The beverage has been banned in several countries, yet it's readily available in Canadian corner stores. This inquiry explores the health concerns of the popular drink.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video (13 min 35 sec)
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Publisher: Toronto : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, 2005

Content descriptions

Restrictions on Access Note:	Access restricted to Curio.ca subscribers
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Producer: Clark, Catherine.
Participant or Performer Note:	Host: Mesley, Wendy ; Journalist: Johnson, Erica.
System Details Note:	Available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://curio.ca/en/video/raging-bull-the-booster-drink-controversy-987/
Language Note:	In English.
Source of Description Note:	Source of description from Canadian Broadcasting Corporation