Energy drinks linked to 11 times more reports of cardiac arrest

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A study found that energy drinks and stimulant supplements were disproportionately represented in reports of serious cardiovascular events, including cardiac arrest and heart attacks. Young adults accounted for nearly half of the reports, but the study does not establish that the products caused the events.

A new study found that energy drinks and stimulant supplements were linked to disproportionately frequent reports of serious heart problems, including 11 times more reports of cardiac arrest and 4.5 times more reports of heart attacks. Young adults accounted for nearly half of the cardiovascular reports involving these products, raising concerns about their potential risks despite the study being unable to prove causation.