Energy drinks consumption has been increased nowadays, most particularly among adolescents (aged 10-19 years) and young adults. The research has proved that it shows negative impact on cardiac health according to the study conducted by an international research team led by Fabian Sanchis-Gomar, PhD, MD, of the Research Institute of Hospital 12 de Octubre ("i+12"), Madrid, Spain.

The risk of triggering sudden arrhythmic death syndrome is significant in persons underlying heart diseases. It is estimated that 31 percent of 12-19 year old adolescents regularly consume EDs which contain high amount of labeled caffeine.  Also they contain “masked” caffeine in the form of guarana which is identical to caffeine of coffee beans but in twice the concentration. It leads to uncertain interactions.

Dr. Sanchis-Gomar suggests that “One can (250 mL) of an ED per day is safe for most healthy adolescents”. The study is published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology.

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