Many people reach for energy drinks when they need an extra boost, with 64% of Gen Zers leading the charge. But doctors have long warned that these beverages can cause heart problems, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, and dental issues. Excessive consumption of energy drinks can pose serious health issues, like strokes, as was the case with one UK man. Nenad \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/p>\n In one case study, published Tuesday in the journal\u00a0BMJ Case Reports, a fit and healthy UK man in his 50s was treated for extremely high blood pressure and a stroke. The culprit? His daily eight-can energy drink habit. After he reported numbness and weakness on his left side as well as unsteadiness, doctors determined the unidentified man had experienced an ischemic stroke. Blood vessels were blocked in the part of his brain involved with senses and movement.<\/p>\n The man admitted to consuming eight energy drinks a day for a whopping 1,300 milligrams of caffeine. Jammer Gene \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span> He also had difficulty walking, swallowing, and talking, symptoms collectively known as ataxia. Doctors discovered his blood pressure was 254\/150 mmHg. Healthy blood pressure is generally considered less than 120\/80 mmHg. When his blood pressure remained high even after medication, he confessed he was crushing an average of eight energy drinks per day, totaling almost 1,300 milligrams (mg) of caffeine. That\u2019s over three times the recommended maximum daily intake of 400 mg.<\/p>\n And the patient\u2019s still feeling the effects, even years after quitting. \u201cI obviously wasn\u2019t aware of the dangers drinking energy drinks were causing to myself,\u201d he said in a statement provided by the researchers. \u201c[I] have been left with numbness [in my] left-hand side hand and fingers, foot and toes even after 8 years.\u201d It\u2019s unclear how long he kept up his habit. The man\u2019s MRI (shown here) revealed a blood clot, which caused his stroke. M. Coyle et al., BMJ Case Reports<\/span><\/p>\n Energy drinks can contain anywhere from 70 mg to a whopping 300 mg of caffeine. For comparison, a standard 8-ounce cup of coffee has roughly 100 mg. It\u2019s not just the caffeine that\u2019s causing problems. The study authors say that the combination of caffeine, high sugar, and stimulants like guarana significantly raises heart rate and blood pressure. \u201cThe hypothesis is that the interaction of these other ingredients, including taurine, guarana, and ginseng, potentiates the effects of caffeine heightening stroke risk through numerous mechanisms,\u201d the authors explained. \u201cThe average [energy drink] is said to contain around 80 mg of caffeine\u2026 but in some cases can contain up to 500 mg in a single serving.\u201d<\/p>\n They are calling for tighter regulation of the sales and advertising of these drinks, particularly given how popular they are among younger adults. Global sales have consistently increased over the years, nearly reaching $80 billion in 2024. They are expected to hit $125 billion by 2030. \u201cGiven the high morbidity and mortality associated with stroke and [cardiovascular disease] and the well-documented adverse health effects of high-sugar drinks, we propose that increased regulation\u2026 and advertising campaigns could be beneficial to the future cerebrovascular and cardiovascular health of our society,\u201d said the authors.<\/p>\n The case of the healthy man in his 50s serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of excessive energy drink consumption. The combination of caffeine, high sugar, and stimulants in these drinks can have serious health consequences, including stroke and cardiovascular disease. It is essential to be aware of the risks associated with energy drinks and to consume them in moderation, if at all.<\/p>\n The Dangers of Energy Drinks: A Cautionary Tale Introduction to Energy Drinks Many people reach for energy drinks when they need an extra boost, with 64% of Gen Zers leading the charge. But doctors have long warned that these beverages can cause heart problems, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, and dental issues. Excessive consumption of energy drinks […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":26376,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-26374","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-health-wellness"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/newspress-collage-k391zu0fz-1765314777321.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&1765296845&w=1200&w=1200&resize=1200,799&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26374"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26374"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26374\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26377,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26374\/revisions\/26377"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26376"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26374"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26374"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26374"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}The Case of a Healthy Man in His 50s<\/h2>\n
The Effects of Energy Drink Consumption<\/h3>\n
The Long-Term Consequences<\/h4>\n
The Risks of Energy Drinks<\/h3>\n
The Need for Regulation<\/h2>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
FAQs<\/h2>\n
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\nThe risks associated with energy drink consumption include heart problems, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, dental issues, and stroke.<\/li>\n
\nThe recommended maximum daily intake of caffeine is 400 mg. Consuming more than this can lead to serious health consequences.<\/li>\n
\nEnergy drinks can significantly raise heart rate and blood pressure, which can lead to stroke and cardiovascular disease.<\/li>\n
\nRegulation of energy drinks is necessary to protect public health, particularly among younger adults who are more likely to consume these drinks.<\/li>\n
\nTo reduce the risks associated with energy drinks, it is essential to consume them in moderation, if at all, and to be aware of the ingredients and their potential effects on the body.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"