Consuming energy drinks in a short timespan may lead to abnormal heart function and rapid blood pressure changes, according to a new study published by the American Heart Association.
Researchers warn that people who drink 32 ounces of energy drinks may experience abnormal electrical activity in the heart within three to four hours from consumption.
“Energy drinks are readily accessible and commonly consumed by a large number of teens and young adults, including college students. Understanding how these drinks affect the heart is extremely important,” says study co-author Kate O’Dell, a professor of pharmacy and director of experiential programs at the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, in a statement....