Health

Rock boom allegedly kills Kla man

A man in Kampala has reportedly died after ‘drinking too much Rock Boom’. According to Bridget Kalule, the deceased’s sister, Harold Kasujja’s heart stopped functioning due to over consumption of Rock Boom.

Rock Boom is an energy boosting drink manufactured by Harris International Ltd and on their website, Rock Boom is proudly celebrated as the first Ugandan made energy drink! It contains a blend of caffeine and energy base for providing mental and physical stimulation, that it vitalizes the body and mind.

Ms Kalule wrote: ” Harold was a very hard-working guy but what killed him was taking too much Rockboom. This caused his heart to stop hence his sudden death. Let’s reduce on the consumption of this drink.”

These are effects of rock Boom Energy Drink; the top 10 Energy Drink Side Effects:
  • Palpitations / tachycardia.
  • Tremor / shaking.
  • Agitation / restlessness.
  • Gastrointestinal upset.
  • Chest pain/ischemia.
  • Dizziness/syncope.
  • Paresthesia (tingling or numbing of the skin)
  • Insomnia.
  • What does caffeine do to your body?  Caffeine acts as a central nervous system stimulant. When it reaches your brain, the most noticeable effect is alertness. You’ll feel more awake and less tired, so it’s a common ingredient in medications to treat or manage drowsiness, headaches, and migraines.     Rock Boom is proudly celebrated as the first Ugandan made energy drink! It contains a blend of caffeine and energy base for providing mental and physical stimulation, i.e vitalizes the body and mind.
  • Available in a pack of 32oml and 250ml

    Aside from the grip, the new packaging comes with a firmer barrier which allows for more preservation and containment of the product. An advantage that will see the consumer enjoy greater quality, and benefit the retailer when it comes to matters concerning mass storage of the items. 

  • The new packaging which also includes a slightly enlarged label than the previous bottle can now be found in some of the flagship products such as Riham Cola, Lavita and Rockboom energy drink.