Study Warns Energy Drinks May Raise Cardiac Arrest Risk

WHO:

NBC News Health - The research involved people who consumed energy drinks and stimulant supplements; the report focused on cardiac arrest risk.

NBC News - The study concerned young adults.

NBC News Health - Berkeley Lovelace Jr. explained which types of stimulants to watch out for.

NBC News Health - The American Heart Association hosted the annual meeting where the research was presented.

NBC News - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was identified as the regulator of the products used for comparison.

WHAT:

NBC News Health - New research found higher cardiac arrest rates among people who consumed energy drinks and supplements.

NBC News - A study found that energy drinks were linked to a higher risk of cardiac arrest in young adults.

NBC News - Heart-related adverse events were far more common for energy drinks and stimulant supplements than for other FDA-regulated products.

Drudge Report - The headline described energy drinks as linked to cardiac risk in youth.

WHERE:

NBC News Health - The research was presented at the American Heart Association’s annual meeting.

HOW:

NBC News Health - Berkeley Lovelace Jr.’s report explained which types of stimulants to watch out for.

NBC News - The study compared heart-related adverse events associated with energy drinks and stimulant supplements with those associated with other FDA-regulated products.

(UPDATED November 3, 2026 01:10 UTC)

A study found energy drinks and stimulant supplements linked to higher cardiac arrest risk among young adults. Heart-related adverse events were far more common than with other FDA-regulated products. Researchers presented the findings at the American Heart Association’s annual meeting.