Researchers: Energy drinks can have adverse effects on kids' mental, physical health

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Kids who crack open an energy drink for a boost may be struggling with their mental health, according to new research.

laid out the negative health consequences of energy drink consumption among children and teens, including sleep quality disruption, negative impact on mood, and heightened risk of mental health issues like anxiety and depression.

The review paper found an “increased risk of suicide, psychological distress, ADHD symptoms, depressive and panic behaviours” as well as poor sleep quality and other issues. “In fact, you could have the opposite effect because of the anxiety, the arrhythmias, even though the depression that's been associated with this. You may not actually be getting what you think you're getting from these performance enhancing drinks,” Berger said.

 

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