A new study from Mayo Clinic reveals that energy drinks increase blood pressure and stress hormones that can end up hurting you in as little as 30 minutes. The study takes Rockstar energy drinks specifically, which contain 240mg of caffeine and 20000mg of taurine in addition to ginseng and milk extracts in just the 16 oz can.
Energy Drinks Are Harmful
For the study, twenty five subjects were taken in as control group, and by alternating between real Rockstar energy drinks and a placebo. Their blood pressure and norepinephrine levels were measured both before taking the drink and 30 minutes afterwards. Figures showed a 6% increase in these levels with the Rockstar energy drinks, and a 3% increase on the placebo on heart pressure, and norepinephrine count rose from 149.8 to 249.8, which was two times higher than on the placebo drink.
Researchers Urge People to Quit Energy Drinks Immediately
The study, hosted by Mayo Clinic, goes on to say that these effects occur in just 30 minutes after consuming energy drinks, and could mean the difference between life and death to those predisposed to heart conditions or those with existing heart conditions. There’s no denying that these drinks cause harm regardless. The full report is published in JAMA, urges the public to cut their intake of energy drinks completely.
