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. 2024 Nov-Dec;121(6):481-488.

Energy Drinks: A Clinical Primer and National Data Update

Kevin Y Xu  1 , Kevin T Baumgartner  2 , Suraj Shankar  3 , Alison Huckenpahler  3 , Paul E Glaser  4
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Energy Drinks: A Clinical Primer and National Data Update

Kevin Y Xu et al. Mo Med. 2024 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

This article describes estimates of energy drink uptake using national-level data in the US and provides clinical strategies for evaluating patients with unhealthy energy drink consumption. Our approach is grounded in the paradigm of harm reduction, which supports incremental change while recognizing people's dignity, autonomy, individualism, and accountability.1 Rather than urge complete abstinence, we emphasize the importance of helping people understand energy drinks' potential harmful effects independently of whether individuals are ready to abstain from energy drinks.

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Disclosure: No financial disclosures reported. Artificial intelligence was not used in the study, research, preparation, or writing of this manuscript.

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Figure 1
Example of nutrition and supplement facts for selected energy drinks (available sale on www.amazon.com)
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Figure 2
Caffeine Use Characteristics, NHANES 2019–2020
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