Energy drinks, which aren’t regulated by the FDA, contain high amounts of caffeine and other stimulating ingredients like taurine.
A Mayo Clinic study suggests a potential link between energy drink consumption and sudden cardiac arrest, particularly in individuals with genetic heart diseases.
Researchers examined 144 survivors of sudden cardiac arrest, finding that seven had consumed energy drinks near the time of their cardiac event.
The study highlights that while there is no direct proof that energy drinks cause cardiac arrest, people with genetic predispositions to heart problems should consume them with caution.
Lead investigator Michael J. Ackerman noted that various factors, including sleep deprivation and dehydration, could also contribute to cardiac events, alongside energy drink consumption.
