Prevalence, side effects and awareness about energy drinks among the female university students in Saudi Arabia

Rahamathulla, Mohamudha Parveen

doi:10.12669/pjms.332.12084

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“…The epidemic of energy drinks consumption is also widely spread in the Saudi community, as Saudi Arabia is classified among the top ten countries when it comes to energy drinks consumption (Rahamathulla, 2017). In this study, we aimed at investigating and comparing the hazardous effects of chronic consumption of energy and soft drinks on the biochemical and histological level in rat animal model.…”

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The metabolic disorders associated with chronic consumption of soft and energy drinks in rats*

Eltahir

Alamri

et al. 2020

Acta Biochim Pol

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Background: Energy Drinks (EDs) and Soft Drinks (SDs) are widely consumed among adolescents and young adults. These drinks contain variable amounts of caffeine which is a central nervous system stimulator; in addition to sugar, taurine, vitamins and herbal extracts. Several adverse effects have been reported for the excessive consumption of caffeine and sugar. Aim: This work aimed at providing a comparison between the effect of chronic consumption of both drinks on metabolism biochemically as well as at the histopathological level. Methods: Adult albino rats were randomly divided into three groups and treated for 4 weeks. Animals received water (control, group 1), 12.5 ml/kg/day of either Pepsi ® (SD, group 2) or Power Horse ® (ED, group 3). All animals had free access to water and standard animal chow. Results: ED and SD groups showed a significant weight gain compared to control. ED animals showed a significant increase in serum urea, hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia in comparison to control and SD groups. Serum uric acid significantly increased in ED and SD groups. ED group showed congestion and inflammation in their renal tissues in addition to splenomegaly and increased phagocyte infiltration. Conclusion: The high caffeinesugar content in ED exerts a more significant influence on the metabolic pathways than SDs. Both increase the incidence of cardiovascular diseases and tissue inflammation due to their effect on lipid profile and blood glucose. The other ingredients in EDs may play a role in the observed metabolic disturbances. Chronic use of EDs should be especially discouraged to avoid these negative effects.

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The metabolic disorders associated with chronic consumption of soft and energy drinks in rats*

Eltahir

Alamri

et al. 2020

Acta Biochim Pol

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“…In our previous investigation (questionnaire study, n = 488), about 10% of young adults complained of such health problems occurring after consumption of EDs, including: abdominal pains, arrhythmia and nausea [ 37 ]. A survey done by Rahamathulla showed that among students declaring consumption of EDs ( n = 274), the most common side effects were headache (32%), stomachache (21%), increased urination (11.2%), restlessness (9.7%), hypertension (9.1%), tingling (7.1%) and nervousness (6%) [ 38 ].…”

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The Effect of Acute Consumption of Energy Drinks on Blood Pressure, Heart Rate and Blood Glucose in the Group of Young Adults

Nowak

Gośliński

Nowatkowska

2018

IJERPH

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Background: Energy drinks (EDs) are very popular among young people, who consume them for various reasons. A standard ED typically contains 80 mg of caffeine, as well as glucose, taurine, vitamins and other ingredients. Excessive consumption of EDs and accumulation of the above ingredients, as well as their mutual interactions, can be hazardous to the health of young adults. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of acute consumption of energy drinks on blood pressure, heart rate and blood glucose. Methods: The study involved 68 volunteers, healthy young adults (mean age 25 years), who were divided into two groups: the first consumed three EDs at one-hour intervals, and the second drank the same amount of water. All participants had their blood pressure (BP)—systolic and diastolic (SBP and DBP)—as well as heart rate (HR) and blood glucose (BG) measured. In addition, participants could report any health problems before and after consuming each portion of ED. Results: In the above experiment, having consumed three portions of ED (240 mg of caffeine), the participants presented a significant increase in DBP (p = 0.003), by over 8%, which coincided with a lack of any significant impact on SBP (p = 0.809). No significant changes were noted in HR (p = 0.750). Consumption of EDs caused a significant increase (p < 0.001) in BG, by ca. 21%, on average. Some participants reported various discomforts, which escalated after 2 and 3 EDs. Conclusions: Acute consumption of EDs contributed to increased diastolic blood pressure, blood glucose and level of discomfort in healthy young people. Our results reinforce the need for further studies on a larger population to provide sufficient evidence.

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“…The rapid increase of production and marketing has made ED easily available and accessible at local shops as well as at university campuses [2]. Nowadays, ED consumption among adolescents and young adults has become a common practice.…”

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“…Beverages marketed as "energy drinks" are nonalcoholic fluids that contain stimulants, mainly caffeine, and generally claim to provide an extra burst of energy to perform well through the day [1]. Nowadays, there has been an increase in the consumption of energy drinks (ED), and consuming these beverages has become a common practice, especially among younger adults [2]. Although ED contains a large dose of caffeine, some other stimulants such as taurine, glucuronolactone, B group vitamins, inositol, niacin and panthenol can be present according to brand and type [3,4].…”

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Energy drinks

Hasan

Sultana

Hossain³

et al. 2020

JHR

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PurposeThis research aimed to study patterns of energy drinks (ED) consumption among university students and to identify the determinants for their preferences.Design/methodology/approachThis cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 students from various departments of Jashore University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh, by convenience sampling. A self-administered, structured questionnaire was used to collect data.FindingsAbout 52.3 per cent of the students were between 21 and 23 years of age, and half of them were male. More than half (53 per cent) of the students had consumed ED at least once in their lifetime. Only 22.1 per cent of these consumers had any knowledge of the ingredients in ED, and 4.3 per cent did not know the possible negative impacts. Bivariate analysis was performed to identify the variables significantly associated with ED consumption among students. The risks of ED consumption were found to be: male gender (Odds Ratio (OR) = 4.04; 95 per cent Confidence Interval (CI) = 2.36–6.92), father educated up to SSC (OR = 18.47; 95 per cent CI = 2.30–148.90) or college and above (OR = 17.01; 95 per cent CI = 2.31–135.60), smoker (OR = 3.87; 95 per cent CI = 1.61–9.35) and doing irregular physical activity (OR = 2.43; 95 per cent CI = 1.23–4.78).Originality/valueED consumption among university students is high, but their perception regarding the ingredients and potential health hazards is opaque. Therefore, it is imperative that at both community and individual levels, interventions should focus on educating and empowering individuals to make firm and positive decisions concerning their dietary habits and health.

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Prevalence, side effects and awareness about energy drinks among the female university students in Saudi Arabia

Cited by 33 publications

References 16 publications

The metabolic disorders associated with chronic consumption of soft and energy drinks in rats*

The metabolic disorders associated with chronic consumption of soft and energy drinks in rats*

The Effect of Acute Consumption of Energy Drinks on Blood Pressure, Heart Rate and Blood Glucose in the Group of Young Adults

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