A healthy man suffers a stroke and permanent damage after consuming numerous energy drinks
East Idaho News••health
Key Points:
- A 54-year-old healthy man suffered a stroke linked to dangerously high blood pressure caused by excessive consumption of energy drinks, consuming up to eight cans daily, resulting in caffeine intake three times the recommended limit.
- Energy drinks contain not only high caffeine levels but also other ingredients like taurine, guarana, ginseng, and high glucose, which collectively raise blood pressure, damage blood vessels, and increase the risk of blood clots and cardiac issues.
- After stopping energy drink consumption, the man's blood pressure normalized, but he continues to live with stroke-related numbness years later, highlighting the severe long-term effects of these beverages.
- Medical experts warn that energy drinks can cause serious cardiovascular problems, including arrhythmias, strokes, and brain hemorr
