They point out the 160 mg caffeine content of a Monster energy drink is about four times higher than in a caffeinated soft drink. The case adds to previous reports of adverse cardiovascular events related to consuming energy drinks, including abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). as a case report has suggested that its high caffeine content can really make your heart go out of rhythm. The patient said he routinely drank two Monster energy drinks per day, for a total caffeine content of 320 milligrams, along with two or three beers. A review of the medical research identified at least eight cases of cardiovascular events linked to energy drinks, such as Monster or Red Bull.

Source: dna August 03, 2016 07:02 UTC