Open AccessThe Cardiovascular Effects of Energy Drinks
Author(s) -
Cetin Sanlialp Sara
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical cardiology and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2641-0419
DOI - 10.31579/2641-0419/041
Subject(s) - caffeine , ginseng , medicine , vitamin , taurine , alcohol , environmental health , food science , chemistry , biochemistry , alternative medicine , amino acid , pathology
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.