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"Energy Drinks" Potentially Harmful to Patients With Heart Disease
Source: Reuters Health
Consumption of energy drinks increases blood pressure and heart rate.
"Increases in blood pressure and heart rate of the magnitude observed in our study could be significant in persons with known cardiovascular disease," Dr. Kalus and his associates maintain. Young individuals with undiagnosed, premature cardiovascular disease could also be at risk.
Our advice: Get a check-up before undergoing an exercise regimen. Avoid taking energy drinks.
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Source: Reuters Health
Consumption of energy drinks increases blood pressure and heart rate.
"Increases in blood pressure and heart rate of the magnitude observed in our study could be significant in persons with known cardiovascular disease," Dr. Kalus and his associates maintain. Young individuals with undiagnosed, premature cardiovascular disease could also be at risk.
Our advice: Get a check-up before undergoing an exercise regimen. Avoid taking energy drinks.
Watch this Video: