Enemy in the Fridge: Expert Reveals Truth About Popular Drinks

Cardiologist James Stone warns about the dangers of energy drinks: the combination of caffeine, taurine, guarana, and sugar is harmful to the heart. A 240 ml can contains 80 mg of caffeine. He recommends replacing them with water or black coffee.

The article warns about the harmful effects of energy drinks on the cardiovascular system. Cardiologist James Stone, cited via Today.com, recommends completely avoiding energy drinks, especially for people with heart disease. A 240 ml can contains about 80 mg of caffeine, but the danger lies in the combination of caffeine with taurine, guarana, L-carnitine, and sugar. This can cause heart rhythm disturbances, especially in patients with ischemic heart disease or heart failure, and can also neutralize the effects of beta-blockers. Even healthy people may experience nervousness and palpitations. The author advises replacing energy drinks with water or black coffee. The material is informational and references a foreign source.