The popular drink that may increase the risk of cardiac arrest by 11 times

A preliminary study from the University of Virginia found a link between energy drinks and stimulant supplements and an 11-fold increased risk of cardiac arrest and a 4.5-fold increased risk of heart attack among young people. The data is based on reports to the FDA.

A preliminary study from the University of Virginia, analyzing over 28,000 reports to the FDA, found a link between consumption of energy drinks and stimulant supplements and an 11-fold increased risk of cardiac arrest and a 4.5-fold increased risk of heart attack among young people. Nearly 45% of reports of heart problems were in the 18–34 age group. The article details the ingredients of these drinks (caffeine, guarana, taurine) and warns against excessive consumption, while emphasizing that the study does not prove causation and that occasional consumption is unlikely to harm healthy individuals. Experts recommend that those with a history of heart disease consult a doctor.