Author/Authors :
Dikici, Süber Düzce Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Nöroloji AD, Türkiye , Aydın, Leyla Yılmaz Düzce Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Göğüs Hastalıkları AD, Türkiye , Kutlucan, Ali Düzce Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - İç Hastalıkları Bölümü, Turkey , Ercan, Nurten Düzce Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Nöroloji AD, Türkiye
Abstract :
Energy drinks are popular among young individuals and marketed to college students, athletes, and active individuals between the ages of 21 and 35 years. In the beginning consumption of energy drinks can significantly improve physical and mental performance. Energy drinks contain a mixture of compounds, of which caffeine, guarana, and herbal supplements such as ginkgo and ginseng are major components. Unfortunately, the body of literature is limited and it is not known whether these improvements are due to the caffeine other herbal ingredients. Severe clinical manifestations may occur after use of energy drinks with alcohol The aim of this article is rising awareness about the ingredients of energy drinks and clinical manifestations that may occur after usage and update about knowledge.
