| Title |
Impact of Energy Drinks on Health and Well-being
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Current Nutrition Reports, July 2018
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| DOI | 10.1007/s13668-018-0231-4 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Senthilkumar Sankararaman, Wahid Syed, Valentina Medici, Thomas J. Sferra |
| Abstract |
Energy drinks and energy shots are functional supplements with higher caffeine content marketed toward adolescents and young adults with the intention of boosting energy. Parallel to its rising popularity, there are safety concerns with the consumption of these beverages. Herein, we reviewed the impact these supplements produce on health and well-being. Most of the promoted benefits of the beverages can be attributed to caffeine. The physiologic effects, if any, of other ingredients such as vitamins and herbal extracts are unclear. The presence of a higher caffeine content as compared to soft drinks may predispose to caffeine intoxication in susceptible individuals. Also, the practice of co-ingestion of these beverages with alcohol is still prevalent and associated with serious consequences. Strict regulations (restriction of sales, clear warning labels, capping caffeine levels) and public education may help prevent the adverse outcomes from these beverages. |
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| Spain | 3 | 20% |
| Mexico | 1 | 7% |
| United States | 1 | 7% |
| Unknown | 10 | 67% |
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| Type | Count | As % |
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| Members of the public | 12 | 80% |
| Scientists | 1 | 7% |
| Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 1 | 7% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 7% |
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| Unknown | 94 | 100% |
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| Student > Bachelor | 13 | 14% |
| Student > Master | 7 | 7% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 6 | 6% |
| Researcher | 4 | 4% |
| Other | 2 | 2% |
| Other | 7 | 7% |
| Unknown | 55 | 59% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
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| Nursing and Health Professions | 9 | 10% |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 8 | 9% |
| Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 5 | 5% |
| Psychology | 4 | 4% |
| Unspecified | 2 | 2% |
| Other | 7 | 7% |
| Unknown | 59 | 63% |
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