Want Higher Blood Pressure? Get Yourself an Energy Drink

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http://money.msn.com/now/post.aspx?p...f-2634804672dd

When consumers pop open an energy drink, they're probably expecting a jolt of get-up-and-go, not higher blood pressure and an erratic heartbeat.



But a new study presented at the American Heart Association's meeting in New Orleans found that the energy drinks can, over time, lead to an irregular heartbeat and even death, reports Bloomberg News.


It's the latest bad news for makers of energy drinks such as Monster Beverage (MNST -3.67%) and Red Bull, which have come under scrutiny by the Food and Drug Administration. As my colleague Jason Notte reported in January, a survey of hospitals found that emergency room visits tied to energy drinks doubled from 2007 to 2011.


With the latest study, its lead author says people, especially those with existing heart conditions, should be cautious when drinking the beverages.


"Everything is good in moderation. Drink them within the limits that have been provided and be vigilant of what else you’re consuming with it," Sachin Shah, the lead study author and an assistant professor of pharmacy practice at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., told Bloomberg.


It's not clear if the high caffeine content or another ingredient is to blame, and the heart changes don't seem to be lasting, the story notes.

Get some sunlight and a cup of joe.

[ktguen]

Drank a decent amount of energy drinks my freshman and sophomore year of college. That, combined with slight weight gain and weird sleeping habits lead to me developing an irregular heart beat. Had to wear a monitor and everything. I avoid them like the plague now. I eliminated almost all caffeine from my diet.

My PVCs have decreased slightly so I'm able to have some coffee and tea here and there without and a problem, which I'm thankful for. haha. But I still don't mess with those drinks.

[garnet_black215]

Never had the first sip of an energy drink. This confirms prior and future decisions.

People have to understand that these drinks cause more harm than good in the long run.

[Next Year]

to be fair, I think that part of the problem is overindulgence too

I'd probably be perfect fine and functional drinking a can or two of cocktane or redbull rather than 8 cups of black coffee everyday.

[lance_uppercut]

To answer your question; I dont believe anyone wants higher blood pressure.

[Luke Skycocker]

Never had one, never will

[FlorenceCock]

They are absolutely terrible for you. I don't know why anyone would want to drink them. It is essentially intentionally putting slow acting poison in your body.

[cockymac]

My cardiologist says that those energy drinks are as bad for your heart as smoking is.

[usc90grad]

I've had a few Monster Energy drinks in the past when I needed an extra boost of energy. But the crash you experience afterwards isn't worth it.

[FanofCarolina1]

I prefer a fresh hot cup of coffee in the morning.

[GoCCUChants]

So it is bad that I just drank a Red Bull?

[acejrock]

My question is who doesn't know they are bad for health?

[acejrock]

Originally Posted by GoCCUChants

So it is bad that I just drank a Red Bull?

It's only ok if you did it while completing an extreme sport or challenge.

[cockypanther]

Originally Posted by acejrock

My question is who doesn't know they are bad for health?

You'd be surprised... Like people who grow up drinking nothing but sweet tea and soda and wonder why they are overweight and have diabetes.

[USCremedy]

"Everything is good in moderation. Drink them within the limits that have been provided and be vigilant of what else you’re consuming with it," Sachin Shah, the lead study author and an assistant professor of pharmacy practice at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., told Bloomberg.

This is the rule for almost everything you eat or drink that isn't good for you. Energy drinks are fine as long as you dont chug 3-4 of them bad boys daily. Ill get one in the mornings sometime before work, if im not feeling coffee.

[usc90grad]

I think we need a study on why lesbians have high blood pressure.

[johnnyb]

Originally Posted by usc90grad

I think we need a study on why lesbians have high blood pressure.

well....they are typically fat alcoholics....most of those have hbp...

[Pastatroy]

two of my Drill Sergeants at Benning probaly had 20 a day between themselves

[Next Year]

Originally Posted by Pastatroy

two of my Drill Sergeants at Benning probaly had 20 a day between themselves

how long ago was that? I may know them.

[Pastatroy]

graduated july 26th of 2012 A 1-46, ones living in Germany and the other is stationed in Colorodo now