A study presented has raised concerns about the possible cardiovascular risks associated with energy drinks and stimulant supplements, particularly among young adults aged 18 to 34.
Researchers analysed 28,345 reports submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration between 2017 and 2025.
Cardiac arrest was reported approximately 11 times more frequently with caffeine-containing products, while around 45 per cent of cardiovascular event reports involved people aged 18 to 34.
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The findings come as energy drink sales exceeded $20 billion in 2024. Researchers also highlighted that the FDA regulates these products as foods rather than medicines, meaning they do not undergo the same premarket safety testing required for drugs.
However, Gregory M. Marcus cautioned that the findings show an association, not proof that these products directly cause cardiac events.
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Interestingly, participants' own assessments did not reveal the same association, suggesting subjective perceptions may differ from objective measurements.
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