# Energy drinks linked to 11 times more reports of cardiac arrest

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1 outlet covering · First listed: ScienceDaily, Nov 11, 2026, 7:10 AM · Read it: <https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261110042543.htm>

A new study found that energy drinks and stimulant supplements were linked to disproportionately frequent reports of serious heart problems, including 11 times more reports of cardiac arrest and 4.5 times more reports of heart attacks. Young adults accounted for nearly half of the cardiovascular reports involving these products, raising concerns about their potential risks despite the study being unable to prove causation.

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- Nov 11, 2026, 7:10 AM: [Energy drinks linked to 11 times more reports of cardiac arrest](<https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261110042543.htm>) — ScienceDaily (Science news, United States)
  A new study found that energy drinks and stimulant supplements were linked to disproportionately frequent reports of serious heart problems, including 11 times more reports of cardiac arrest and 4.5 times more reports of heart attacks. Young adults accounted for nearly half of the cardiovascular reports involving these products, raising concerns about their potential risks despite the study being unable to prove causation.
