A study links energy drinks to heart attacks in young adults
A study of over 28,000 FDA reports found energy drinks and caffeine strongly linked to heart issues. About 45% of such cases involved adults aged 18 to 34. High caffeine levels are associated with cardiovascular damage.
- Reports involving energy drinks had 4.5 times higher probability of heart attacks.
- A review analyzed over 28,000 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA.
- About 45 percent of reports linking products to heart events involved adults aged 18 to 34.
- Available evidence indicates high caffeine doses link to cardiovascular damage.
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