If you enjoy the odd night out, the chances are you've come across Jägerbombs, or a similar mix of spirits and energy drinks. The all-in-one cocktail is a fan favorite among those trying to keep their eyes open on an all-night bender. But, according to new research, this enlivening elixir may be causing permanent damage to your brain.Alcohol is a depressant that works by slowing down activity in parts of the brain, potentially impairing our judgement and reducing out reaction times.
The rats then underwent a series of behavioral tests and physiological tests and scans which were repeated at different timepoints after the binge-drinking treatment.The team found the combining alcohol with energy drinks was associated with impairments in learning and memory tasks that persisted into adulthood. The combined cocktail was also associated with deficiencies in the communication between brain cells in both adolescents and adults.