Energy Drinks and Sports Performance, Cardiovascular Risk, and Genetic Associations; Future Prospects.

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 energ

SUBMITTER: Gutierrez-Hellin J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7995988 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature