American Heart Association links energy drinks to increased cardiac events in young adults
The American Heart Association presented a preliminary analysis of FDA reports in Chicago, finding that energy drinks and pre-workout supplements are linked to a higher incidence of cardiac arrests and arrhythmias among adults aged 18 to 34. Fox 13 Tampa Bay reported that nearly half of serious cardiac incidents involving energy drinks or pre-workout supplements occurred in the 18-34 age group, and Fox News said the caffeine-containing products were associated with a markedly higher frequency of cardiac arrest, heart attacks and arrhythmias.
AL. com noted the same increased incidence among young adults, while the analysis could not quantify the actual risk.