"Oftentimes, there are ingredients in our food and drink that can be sabotaging our efforts to live a healthy lifestyle," shares Dr. Karishma Patwa, MD, a cardiologist with Manhattan Cardiology in NYC and labfinder.com contributor. "There can be sneaky ingredients in our food and drink that are increasing our risk factors for serious diseases."
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Research supports this claim. A small Journal of the American Heart Associationstudy of 34 adults indicated that those who consumed 32 ounces of energy drinks in one hour had higher blood pressure for up to four hours afterward.
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Why Energy Drinks Affect Blood Pressure
However, you'll want to check on the ingredients in your energy drink of choice. Caffeine isn't the only one that can have these effects on your stress hormones, nervous system and (therefore) blood pressure."Energy drinks have other stimulants, such as guarana and taurine, which can further raise blood pressure and increase stress hormone levels," shares Dr. Cheng-Han Chen, MD, a board-certified interventional cardiologist and medical director of the Structural Heart Program at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center.In fact, Dr. Jafar reports that guarana and taurine can increase the amount of time you may experience a blood pressure spike after downing an energy drink."Caffeine’s half-life is typically 3 to 5 hours, but stimulants like bitter orange may prolong cardiovascular effects even further," he explains, adding that the most intense short-term effects of caffeine and other stimulants on blood pressure can last for several hours, but it's tough to give a precise time. He says it depends on:
The dose consumedIndividual sensitivityWhether the person has underlying health conditionsIt depends on the brand. "Energy drinks typically contain 80 to 160 mg of caffeine per 8-ounce serving, but some products may have higher concentrations, and large-volume consumption can exceed recommended limits," reports Dr. Nishant Kalra, MD, an interventional cardiologist and regional chief medical officer at VitalSolution, an Ingenovis Health company. "The generally recommended daily limit for caffeine intake is 400 mg for healthy adults."
Monster: 86 mg per 8 ounces or 120 mg per 12 ouncesRed Bull: About 80 mg per 8 ounces and 111 mg per 12 ounces Celsius: 140 mg per 8 ounces and 200 mg per 12 ounces
How does the caffeine in energy drinks compare to a cup of coffee?
Dr. Jafar adds that double-dipping by sipping coffee and an energy drink can increase blood pressure risks even more.
Can I Drink Energy Drinks If I Have High Blood Pressure? Short and Long-Term Risks
Proceed with caution—the potential for blood pressure spikes and other cardiovascular complications is higher in people with underlying heart conditions."We recommend limiting caffeine intake in people with underlying cardiovascular conditions, such as hard-to-control high blood pressure or irregular heart rhythms. In these patients, excessive caffeine can potentially lead to serious cardiovascular complications such as stroke or arrhythmias [abnormal heart rhythms]," Dr. Chen says.Dr. Kalra shares that other short-term issues linked to energy drink consumption (especially excess) include:
Palpitations (such as feeling "flutters" or skipped beats)Heart attackSudden deathUp Next:
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Shaking the Salt Habit to Lower High Blood Pressure. American Heart Association.Dr. Karishma Patwa, MD, a cardiologist with Manhattan Cardiology in NYC and labfinder.com contributorDr. Zubair Jafar, MD, an interventional cardiologist at Nuvance Health with Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New YorkImpact of High Volume Energy Drink Consumption on Electrocardiographic and Blood Pressure Parameters: A Randomized Trial. Journal of the American Heart Association.Energy Drinks: Effects on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate in Children and Teenagers. A Randomized Trial. Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine.Dr. Cheng-Han Chen, MD, a board-certified interventional cardiologist and medical director of the Structural Heart Program at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical CenterSpilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine is Too Much? FDA. Dr. Nishant Kalra, MD, an interventional cardiologist and regional chief medical officer at VitalSolution, an Ingenovis Health companyHence then, the article about this popular caffeine source could be quietly making your hypertension worse was published today ( ) and is available on Parade ( Saudi Arabia ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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