Abstract

  Energy drinks are generally consumed by young people to increase athletic performance and concentration. Energy drinks contain high concentrations of caffeine, sugar, vitamin B complex, taurine, ginseng and guarana. There are not enough studies on these stimulants but past case-reports and small studies about energy drinks have been associated with cardiovascular complications. Especially with the use of alcohol or abuse drugs increase their undesirable effects and it may lead to cardiac morbidity and mortality. In this review, we aimed to focus on the effects and complications of energy drinks on the cardiovascular system.

Keywords: Energy Drinks; Cardiovascular; Caffeine

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Citation

Citation: Sara Cetin Sanlialp., et al. “The Cardiovascular Effects of Energy Drinks". Acta Scientific Nutritional Health 4.2 (2020): 62-66.

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