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Hello Everyone,

 

I'm Corey an 18 year old with Celiac Disease, that was diagnosed around ten months ago. I have been dealing with red hot flashes in my face that last for hours my entire life, just thinking it was an allergic reaction to something I ate, well I'm sure it was the gluten, or something along those lines. Today I worked an eight hour shift and came home, on my journey home I had to pick up medicine from the drug store, for my mom she is fighting a cold at the moment. When I went to check out I decided to treat myself to a 20 Oz. Redbull. I drank it on my way home, and went about my nightly activities. I noticed once again, my cheeks got red hot and the rest of my body is nice and cool. I have been searching and people say Redbull is "Gluten Free" but could it have something else that people with Celiac Disease are also allergic to?

 

 

Thanks, Corey!


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kareng Grand Master

Celiac disease isn't an allergy. So- no, Celiac doesn't come with other allergies. Doesn't Red Bull have a lot of sugar and caffiene? Those can cause hot flashes in some people. Did you read the ingredients before drinking?

Nick-incollege Rookie

Hey corey, 
 

I'm 21, celiac and a big fan of red bull. Don't believe it gives me any problems and i'm pretty sensitive. Their website also says gluten free!

 

You might have another nonceliac problem

squirmingitch Veteran

Doesn't Red Bull have niacin in it? Niacin can cause flushes -- affects some people more & some less.

LauraTX Rising Star

I looked it up and yes, it does contain Niacin.  Especially if you don't drink energy drinks a lot, what you described sounds like a niacin flush.  Here is a link to some info: Open Original Shared Link

 

The flushing is more of an annoyance.  When I drink an energy drink (5 hour energy) on a rare occasion, I drink half, then the other half later if I still need some more pep in my step.  I will get a mild flushing in my face even with half.  

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