Effects of energy drinks on mental health and academic performance of university students: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Energy drink (ED) consumption is frequently observed among higher education students and is often associated with increased concentration and academic performance. However, the purported benefits are not fully supported by scientific evidence. This protocol details methods for a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of ED on university students' mental health and academic performance.

Methods

The PECO framework will guide the search strategy, and the protocol will follow the PRISMA-P 2015, PRESS 2015, and PRISMA-S guidelines. The searches will be conducted in the following databases: Web of Science, Scopus, Ovid, PubMed, Embase, FSTA, CINAHL, and SPORTDiscus. The GRADE recommendations and the Downs and Black scale will assess study quality an

SUBMITTER: Oliveira Batista DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11902126 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature