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

Source: [Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261110042543.htm) · 2026-11-11 · Medicine
Page: https://themorning.science/story/energy-drinks-linked-to-11-times-more-reports-of-cardiac-arrest-5fec164962b8a94f
Kind: research · Impact: medium

## In brief

- A new study linked energy drinks and stimulant supplements to disproportionately frequent reports of serious heart problems.
- The reports included 11 times more reports of cardiac arrest and 4.5 times more reports of heart attacks.
- Young adults accounted for nearly half of the reports.

## Why it matters

The findings point to a disproportionate signal of serious heart problems linked to energy drinks and stimulant supplements, which matters for anyone assessing cardiac risk from these products.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-11: Study findings reported by ScienceDaily

## Coverage

- [Energy drinks linked to 11 times more reports of cardiac arrest](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261110042543.htm) — Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily, 2026-11-11

Tags: energy drinks, cardiac arrest, heart health, stimulants, public health

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