Changes in energy drink consumption during the COVID-19 quarantine

Mattioli, Anna Vittoria; Sabatini, Silvia

doi:10.1016/j.clnesp.2021.06.034

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“…As caffeine might be the most consumed psycho-stimulant around the world, and due to its likely complex effect on anxiety, further research in this field is needed. Moreover, results from recent studies suggested an increase in coffee, tea, and energy drink consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic [ 18 , 19 , 20 ]; as these beverages are the principal caffeine sources, caffeine intake might have also increased, and have become an additional risk factor for anxiety during this period and possibly beyond. The reported increased anxiety disorder prevalence during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020–2021 underscores the urgency to strengthen mental illness prevention strategies.…”

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Caffeine Intake and Its Sex-Specific Association with General Anxiety: A Cross-Sectional Analysis among General Population Adults

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(1) Background: Caffeine is one of the most consumed psychoactive stimulants worldwide. It has been suggested that caffeine intake at large doses can induce anxiety, whereas evidence of the role of low to moderate caffeine intake is scarce and inconsistent. Therefore, we aimed to assess the association between caffeine intake and general anxiety in adults recruited from the general population. (2) Methods: Participants from the French NutriNet-Santé web cohort with data on caffeine intake and general anxiety (assessed during 2013–2016 through the trait subscale of Spielberger’s State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Form Y; STAI-T, sex-specific top quartile = high trait anxiety) were included in this cross-sectional analysis (n = 24,197; 74.1% women; mean age = 53.7 ± 13.9 years). Mean dietary intake was estimated using ≥2 self-reported 24-h dietary records. Sex-specific tertiles of caffeine intake and low/high trait anxiety were calculated. Multivariable logistic regression models were fitted to assess the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for the association between caffeine intake and general anxiety by sex. (3) Results: In the total sample, the mean caffeine intake (mg/day) from all dietary sources combined was 220.6 ± 165.0 (women = 212.4 ± 159.6; men = 243.8 ± 177.7, p < 0.01). Women in the highest tertile of caffeine intake showed significantly higher odds for high trait anxiety compared to those in the lowest tertile (reference), even after adjustment for potential confounders (OR: 1.13; 95% CI: 1.03–1.23). No significant associations were detected among men. Sensitivity analyses according to perceived stress level and sugar intake, respectively, showed similar results. (4) Conclusions: The results suggest that higher caffeine intake is associated with higher odds of general anxiety among women but not among men. Further research is needed to confirm the sex-specific findings and elucidate the potential causal relationship between caffeine intake and anxiety status.

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Caffeine Intake and Its Sex-Specific Association with General Anxiety: A Cross-Sectional Analysis among General Population Adults

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“…Since the isolation measures related to the pandemic had notable consequences on people's wellbeing and behaviors [45,46], it is possible that even EDs consumption changed in the population examined during that emergency situation. In fact, there is some evidence that students increase EDs use during quarantine periods as a way to cope with stress and boredom [47]. However, our study was not aimed at detecting changes that occurred in ED consumption habits during the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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Consumption of Energy Drinks among Italian University students: a cross-sectional multicenter study

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Purpose The aim of the study was to evaluate the caffeinated Energy Drinks (EDs) consumption among a large sample of Italian undergraduates and its association with some of the major lifestyle risk factors. Methods Students attending twelve public Italian universities were involved between October 2021 and May 2022. Information on socio-demographic characteristics, ED consumption, and on health-related behaviors of participants was collected by the use of a web-based questionnaire. Results A total of 2165 students participated in the study and 15.2% of them reported having used caffeinated EDs in the last six months, mainly once a month (41.5%). In comparison with non-users, ED users showed a higher proportion of males (p < 0.001) and a higher father’s educational level (p = 0.003), came mainly from Northern universities (p = 0.004) and life sciences degree courses (p < 0.001). Besides, ED users reported higher BMI values (p = 0.003), more particular dietary regimens (p < 0.001), higher levels of weekly moderate–vigorous physical activity (p < 0.001) and participation in sports (p < 0.001) and in team sports (p = 0.003), and higher proportion of smokers (p < 0.001) and alcohol drinkers (p = 0.005). ED use was negatively related with female gender (OR 0.546; 95% CI 0.374–0.798), the Mediterranean diet (OR 0.587; 95% CI 0.362–0.951) and coming from the center of Italy (OR 0.500; 95% CI 0.275–0.909) and positively associated with tobacco smoke (OR 1.712; 95% CI 1.176–2.492) and participation in a team sport (OR 1.686; 95% CI 1.051–2.707). Conclusion These findings could encourage figures engaged in education to increase the students’ awareness on this issue in order to prevent the excessive use of EDs and associated unhealthy behaviors, especially in the most interested subgroups.

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“…During the recent quarantine induced by the spread of COVID-19, changes in drinking habits have been reported that have also affected young subjects [ 6 ]. We recently analyzed on a group of Italian students´ changes in ED´s consumption habits occurred during the social quarantine for COVID-19.…”

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Energy drink consumption in young subjects: a growing problem

Mattioli¹,

Manenti²,

Farinetti³

2022

Pan Afr Med J

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Changes in energy drink consumption during the COVID-19 quarantine

Abstract: The present letter to editor comments the manuscript "Caliskan SG, Kilic MA, Bilgin MD. Acute effects of energy drink on hemodynamic and electrophysiologic parameters in habitual and non-habitual caffeine consumers.

Cited by 16 publications

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Caffeine Intake and Its Sex-Specific Association with General Anxiety: A Cross-Sectional Analysis among General Population Adults

Caffeine Intake and Its Sex-Specific Association with General Anxiety: A Cross-Sectional Analysis among General Population Adults

Consumption of Energy Drinks among Italian University students: a cross-sectional multicenter study

Energy drink consumption in young subjects: a growing problem

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