ReviewNutrients2021
Energy Drinks and Sports Performance, Cardiovascular Risk, and Genetic Associations; Future Prospects.
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26 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 67 citations in OpenAlex.
- Energy Drinks as the Legal Cocaine? A Comparative Review of Cardiac Physiopathological and Histopathological Patterns.Cardiovascular toxicology · 2025Pooled it
- Caffeine and taurine: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of their individual and combined effects on physical capacity, cognitive function, and physiological markers.Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2025Pooled it
- Genetic susceptibility to caffeine intake and metabolism: a systematic review.Journal of translational medicine · 2024Pooled it
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- Energy Drink Consumption Patterns, Behavioral Risks and Health Knowledge Among University Students in Beirut, Lebanon: An Updated Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Acute Effects of a Low Dose of Caffeine on Physiological and Performance Factors in Young Male Soccer Players: A Randomized Crossover Study.Current developments in nutrition · 2026Article
- Concomitant associations of dietary behaviours and physical activity with body composition in adolescents.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Compound Annotation by UHPLC-MS/MS, Quantification of Phenolic Compounds and Antimicrobial Activity of Monofloral Avocado Honey.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Optimizing Performance Nutrition for Adolescent Athletes: A Review of Dietary Needs, Risks, and Practical Strategies.Nutrients · 2025Review
- Factors Influencing Energy Drink Usage Amongst Pupils in the Mahikeng Sub-District, Northwest.Nutrients · 2025Article
- Assessing Nutritional Knowledge and Physical Health Among Football Players: A Pilot Study from Three Sports Clubs in Western Romania.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Nutritional Risks of Heavy Metals in the Human Diet-Multi-Elemental Analysis of Energy Drinks.Nutrients · 2024Article
- Analysis of the pH levels in energy and pre-workout beverages and frequency of consumption: a cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Acute Cardiovascular Effects of Simultaneous Energy Drink and Alcohol Consumption in Young Adults: A Review of Case Reports.Pediatric reports · 2024Review
- B Vitamins, Glucoronolactone and the Immune System: Bioavailability, Doses and Efficiency.Nutrients · 2023Review
- Extrapolating the Coffee and Caffeine (1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine) Effects on Exercise and Metabolism-A Concise Review.Nutrients · 2023Review
- Research Trends in the Effect of Caffeine Intake on Fat Oxidation: A Bibliometric and Visual Analysis.Nutrients · 2023Review
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- The Dark Side of Energy Drinks: A Comprehensive Review of Their Impact on the Human Body.Nutrients · 2023Review
- Consumption of Energy Drinks among Italian University students: a cross-sectional multicenter study.European journal of nutrition · 2023Article
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Abstract
The consumption of energy drinks (e.g., containing caffeine and taurine) has increased over the last decade among adolescents and athletes to enhance their cognitive level and improve intellectual and athletic performance. Numerous studies have shown that drinking moderate doses of such drinks produces beneficial effects, as they considerably boost the sporting performance of elite athletes in various sports, including both endurance and explosive events. However, apart from their ergogenic effects, the regular consumption of energy drinks also increases blood pressure and consequently incites problems such as hypertension, tachycardia, and nervousness, all of which can lead to cardiovascular disorders. A potential positive correlation between genetics and the moderate consumption of energy drinks and athletic performance has recently been reported; notwithstanding, a better understanding of the genetic variants involved in metabolism is a key area for future research to optimize the dose of energy drink consumed and obtain the maximal ergogenic effect in elite sports. The aim of this literature review, therefore, is to present the results of recent studies, classifying them according to the differences in the associations between energy drinks and: (i) Athletic performance; (ii) cardiovascular risk factors while practicing sports; and (iii) genetic associations and future prospects between the consumption of energy drinks and performance.
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