A compound your body makes after drinking caffeine is now appearing in drinks. But scientists are still studying how safe and effective it really is.
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Paraxanthine is the main metabolite of caffeine. Studies suggest it can boost alertness and focus, but the research base is much smaller than for caffeine.
Our research found that teenagers who consumed high amounts of sugary drinks had 34% higher odds of being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
Is the taurine in your energy drink a performance booster – or a hidden risk?
People under the age of 18 should be banned from buying energy drinks. There is good evidence to support this measure.
Energy drinks are a growing worldwide trend for young people and, for the sake of their health, we must understand why
While a cup of joe or a brief nap during an all-nighter might help you feel a little more alert, it won’t offset cognitive impairments from sleep deprivation when you’re performing complex tasks.
Prime has two offerings: one is marketed as a ‘hydration’ drink, the other as an ‘energy’ drink. But what’s actually in them?
The Youtube stars have created something of a commercial blueprint by harnessing the platform’s algorithms to maximise Prime’s exposure.
Energy drinks and coffee both contain lots of caffeine. That’s a problem for teens, especially those who take prescription stimulants.
Sugar taxes may not prevent obesity and associated conditions overnight, but they can be part of the solution.
Children in the UK drink more energy drinks than in any other country in Europe — and many parents are unaware of the health risks.
Drinking coffee before exercising could make you run faster and lift heavier - if you’ve the right genes.
A new study shows that adding an energy drink to alcohol increases risk-taking among young people – but the effect is imagined rather than real.
Mixing alcohol with energy drinks is all part of a big night out, according to new research.
Back in the early 1900s, if you felt a bit sluggish you could reach for a beverage enhanced with radioactive elements to really add some pep to your step. It wouldn’t be a healthy choice, though.
Given the heightened risk of harm, governments should ban the sale of energy drinks to anyone under the age of 18 years old.
Energy drinks combined with alcohol increase the desire of young adults to crave more alcohol compared with other mixed alcoholic…
Nae Danger, the Scottish energy drink, had its television advertising campaign banned the other day by broadcaster STV. The ads, which ended with the strapline “chokin’ for boaby”, were ostensibly about…
I am always amazed by the wide range of sports nutrition products on sale in gyms and sports centres. No matter the time of day, it seems gym goers are always drinking nutrient shakes. The sports nutrition…
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