Energy Drinks and Their Adverse Health Effects: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Energy drinks are the fastest growing product in the beverage industry. However, there is concern regarding potential for adverse effects with use.

Objective

To evaluate the reported adverse effects of energy drink consumption.

Data sources

The electronic databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PubMed were searched for relevant studies from inception to November 2019, and pertinent data were abstracted.

Study selection

Only clinical studies reporting adverse events after energy drink consumption were included.

Study design

Systematic review.

Level of evidence

Level 4.

Data extraction

Data regarding sample size characteristics, energy drink characteristics, comparators, and all adverse events were extracted in duplicate and recorded.

Resul

SUBMITTER: Nadeem IM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8083152 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature