Histological Consequences of Consumption of Energy Drink on Renal Tubules

Rasheed, A.; Aslam, Imtiaz; Tafweez, Raafea; Kiani, Muhammad Rizwan Bashir; Ameer, Muhammad Kamran; Saeed, Arslan

doi:10.51253/pafmj.v71i5.6326

Cited by 1 publication

(1 citation statement)

References 18 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Rasheed and colleagues [ 124 ] investigated the effects of energy drinks on renal tubules using albino rats as an experimental animal model. Their research showed histopathological changes in renal tubular cells, such as increased tubular vacuolisation, in rats exposed to energy drinks.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Dark Side of Energy Drinks: A Comprehensive Review of Their Impact on the Human Body

Costantino,

Maiese,

Lazzari

et al. 2023

Nutrients

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

In recent years, the consumption of energy drinks by young adults and athletes has risen significantly, but concerns have been raised about the potential health risks associated with excessive consumption. These concerns include cardiovascular problems, nervous system disorders, and the potential for addiction. This review aims to examine the reported effects of acute or chronic abuse of energy drinks on human health. The analysis shows a significant prevalence of adverse effects, particularly on the cardiovascular and neurovegetative systems. In particular, the analysis identified nine cases of cardiac arrest, three of which were fatal. The aetiology of these adverse effects is attributed to the inherent neurostimulant properties of these beverages, of which caffeine is the predominant component. A comparison of documented effects in humans with experimental studies in animal models showed an overlap in results. This review highlights the need for greater rigour in the assessment of sudden cardiac death, particularly in young people, as legal substances such as energy drinks may be involved. We propose stricter limits on the consumption of these beverages than for caffeine, based on the evidence found and the data in the literature. This review also calls for the establishment of regulations governing the consumption of these products in view of their potential impact on human health.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%