How Much Caffeine in Redline RTD?
This question gets asked more than any other - and the quick answer is - we don’t exactly know - but we can make a good guess (which is why it’s not in the caffeine database yet).
UPDATE: This item is now in the caffeine database: 250mg of caffeine per 8oz bottle of Redline RTD.
VPX have not given us a precise answer - and to be honest it’s not so much the caffeine that is the issue with Redline - it is the synergy of a whole bunch of other stimulants.
One representative at VPX claimed that Redline RTD had the equivalent to three cups of coffee. We put this at about 250mg of caffeine. However - is this for 4oz or 8oz?
Here’s what we know about VPX Redline RTD
Comes in an 8oz canister shaped bottle and is made with a proprietary blend totalling 579mg:
- Caffeine Anhydrous
- Evoburn (Pure Evodiamine)
- N-acetyl-L-tyrosine
- Guggulsterone E&Z
- Yerba Mate
- Green Tea
- 5-HTP (5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan)
- cAMP (adenosine cyclic 3′5′-monophosphate)
- Vinpocetine
- Yohimbine HCl
Ingredients lists are given in order of quantity and Caffeine Anhydrous (dry caffeine) tops the list. Evodiamine apparently raises core body temperature and invokes a “shivering” response. One study on mice produced this response with a dosage of 1-3mg/kg. So we could guess that the dosage of Evodiamine is around 80mg up. L-Tyrosine is often used in considerably higher dosage (see more about Redline ingredients here).
I would estimate that Redline RTD has about 250mg of caffeine - but - reactions to it are likely to be different to a typical energy drink with that much caffeine. This is due to other CNS stimulants such as Yohimbine.
Straight Redline
The RTD is one thing - but straight Redline is another. Redline has a proprietary blend of 910mg per 5ml serving. Yes - that is 5 milliliters. So it is likely that there is far more than 250mg of caffeine per 5mls.
How big is the bottle? 240mls.
We are talking a minimum of 12,000mg (12 grams) of caffeine in the whole bottle of pure Redline - probably even more.
That ain’t no energy drink.
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12,000 mg’s!!!? I must be dreaming!
What the f***?! That’s outta hand.
I’ve tried the pills and that stuff is EVIL.
I have a high tolerance for caffeine, but every time I’ve tried the pills it made me sick. It made me jittery, hot, nauseous, and gave me a nasty headache. Don’t touch this crap.
The first time I bought this the clerk warned me that it was strong, but I was just off a contract programming gig and I was drinking bookoos/hour. I figured I could handle it and drank a whole Redline RTD. I think that’s two servings. I was sick, hot, and damn near ready to throw up.
The next time I only drank half a can and ended up pushing myself way to hard at the gym and couldn’t go back for a week.
Since then I’ve learned that Redline isn’t an energy drink, it’s a tool. Use it only when needed and only as directed, be aware of your limitations and no one gets hurt. 
Um, isn’t 12000 mg. very close to death? Cause the death calculator puts me at 63ish extra strength No-Doz, at just about 12,600 mg of Caffeine.
the ingredient yohimbine is from an african tree bark and used in larger amounts to induce hallucinations. It’s used in many male potency formulas you can find in supplement stores. When I used it with a stack of other supplements it always made me sick, and it actually tastes like sawdust.
how about the 5 hour energy drink?..any info on this?…thanks
OMG, why would they make something like this. that is just insane. someone is going to get hurt.
THE FREAK AT WORK DRINKS IT ALL THE TIME…. MAYBE THATS WHY HE IS SUCH A FREAK?!?!?!?
I drank 4 oz of Redline yesterday and about 6 oz tonight and, to be honest, I’m kinda disappointed. Sure, I’m pretty hyper and jittery like I just drank 2 and a half Rockstars, but I got no “shivering response” or headaches or stuff that other people have reported…. Of course, I’m glad I haven’t passed out or anything. =P But I’m 5′4″ and 112 pounds and I’d think it woulda affected me more. //scratches head// Guess that crazy blend of stuff affects everyone differently.
I use the stuff (2-3 x/wk). The newest bottles to hit the self have changed the label to show the 8oz can is 2 servings. I’ve drunk a whole bottle before a workout and ended up with stomach cramps 30 min later. My advice, mix half the bottle with a glass of 7-up or Sprit. It helps with the flavor and it’s easier on the stomach.
But as the label read’s “Feel the Freak, Feel the Rush”…you’ll feel the rush.
It is the Yohimbe..
I happen to manage a GNC store and came across this website doing some research. The nausea you experience is infact from the drink and improper use of the drink. If you read it closely it says do not drink on an empty stomach or it will induce nausea. On the old can it even said start by drinking half a can to assess tolerance but people didn’t catch onto that either. The drink works great and i’m actually on one right now. The Tyrosine and 5-HTP play a key role in that feeling of euphoria that you’re getting. Tyrosine stimulates the production of the neurotransmitters dopamine, and norepinephrine. ADHD is a dopamine defeciency and hence why this drink helps a crapload. Secondly 5-HTP is a plant extract form of L-Tryptophan. Can possibly cause drowsiness due to the fact that it gives you a nice Serotonin boost and a byproduct of Serotonin is Melatonin, the lovely neurotransmitter that makes you go sleepy. On another note, from alot of the products I sell I’ve found the yohimbe mostly has a negative effect on women as far as the nausea goes, and if this is the case Ginkgo Biloba can be a good substitute for it. Anyways fellas, I gotta get back to work 
This stuff is NO JOKE…. I USED to drink it… I had to stop because it was giving me eye spasms…they lasted almost 2 weeks….. Drink with CAUTION
I like it alot. I am trying to lose a bit of wieght I gained from a long lazy period after taking a tech job and leaving my manual labor job. Hey I was happy to finally have good hours and air conditioning so I milked it a bit and gained about 30 pounds over 9 months. Now Im starting to exercise again and figured hey I know I’ll get back on stacker 3’s and work out more… well I love stackers (see GNC pills) and saw this ad and then saw the redline @ gnc so i bought a 4 pack.. the guy said its “not as bad as those guys on the internet say just drink half the bottle like it says and you’ll see”
Well.. Im 6′ 220lbs… I have a high tolerance to most things and I also have some sort of hyperactivity that makes me jitter all the time even on no drugs. Im a really nervous neurotic person.
I drank half this thing knowing it could spell certain doom and went back to work and elected to do a bit more physical work this day and FUCKING A I FELT GREAT. About 5 hours later I downed the rest of the bottle and popped a stacker 3 for teh combo… OMFG YEA. I love it. It must be the mix… caffiene is not the thing in this doing you over… its one of the others. AND IT ROCKS.
I did notice an above post mentioned euphoria and at the time i suppose I thought I just “felt good” in a physical way and that was making me happy and content. But now that I think of it there was a bit of euphoria… this must be about the damn most perfect thing for working out cuz it boosts you mentally and physically.. I also felt more pump (like NO2 does) in my muscles when i was lifting heavy shit and doing physical work. FEELS GREAT. MAKES YOU WANT TO FEEL IT AND NOT LOATHE IT. drink in moderation.. be smart.. I like it. btw I am hereby copyrighting the phrase “REDSTACK” (redline + stacker = yummeh) )
btw.. I thought it tasted fine. Be sure to shake it.
BTW,
Neurosis
if never seen this product in washington state period but i would like to
as for the 4 and 8 oz sizes it is most likely the biggest one of those 2 choices would have the biggest caffeine content and my advice here is if these are the choices asvaible in your area of purchase then pick the 8 oz if you can afford it. Also where can i get some of the “straight redline” (as this portion of this website calls it) in washington state (western washington if possible)?
dude google it you can order it for like $35
i suggest using the RTD first tho. its potent shit.
Im from australia and it was banned here but I have recently moved to california and my boyfriend got me onto it. It sent me psycho and I now have a beard down to my balls
Women beware be afraid
I got some of this crap at GNC one time. I asked the guy there for a good energy drink and he gave me these. I go to a high school where i live there and it is really intense. We have like college schedules and stuff. I pull all nighters 4 nights a week; i know a lot about caffeneine and what energy drinks work. I got some of this crap to write a paper one night. It’s freakin awesome. Nothing else can compare. It will keep you going as long as you want it to. I drank a whole one every night until I ran out of them. If you need to stay up or need energy, this kicks ass! I guess it may have side affects if you are a sissy and can’t handle it.
I WANT SOME REDLINE…NOW