Energy drinks linked to heart attacks in young people
The National · Nick Webster ·
Doctors warn of hidden caffeine in soft drinks and workout shots
High blood pressure, anxiety and chest pain are just some of the symptoms doctors are seeing in young people consuming caffeinated energy drinks, as a new study links the beverages with heart problems.
The drinks and workout supplements are disproportionately linked to serious cardiovascular events, including heart attacks, in research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions on Friday.
A review of more than 28,000 adverse events reported to the US Food and Drug Administration between 2017 and 2025 showed caffeinated drinks were linked to heart problems far more often than regular beverages.
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