Personal Injury Law

Energy Drinks May Increase Blood Pressure

By Jenny Albano

Results of a study show that energy drinks may increase heart rate and blood pressure levels in addition to increasing energy. The researchers of the study are recommending that anyone who has high blood pressure or heart disease should avoid these beverages because their blood pressure could change and the drinks may change how effective medications are.

The drinks generally have high levels of caffeine and taurine, an amino acid found in protein-rich foods like meat and fish that can affect heart function and blood pressure, the researchers said.

Full post as published by Cheyenne Personal Injury Lawyer on November 09, 2007 (boomark / email).