The Effect of Energy Drinks on the Cardiovascular System in Students

Abstract

The use of energy drinks among students is growing every year. It becomes impossible to study, work, take sessions and even relax without drinking energy drinks. In this article we will focus on the effect of energy drinks on the cardiovascular system of students, the composition of drinks and the attitude of students to them. Purpose: to find out the popularity of energy drinks among students and to determine their impact on the cardiovascular system. Research methods: to determine the level of popularity of energy drinks, a survey was conducted (the author created an online questionnaire). 60 students (3rd-4th year) took part in the survey. The blood pressure (BP) was measured and the heart rate (HR) was calculated in students. The age range was 20-25 years. As a result of the survey, it was determined that more than half of the students use EN and most of them use energy drinks because of their taste and do not notice a surge of vigor and strength and are ready to completely abandon them. And also 1/4 of the students after taking EN noted periods of palpitations and pain in the heart, dizziness. The results of determining the heart rate in the same patients showed 81%- normocardia, 19%-tachycardia in those and 57%-normocardia, 36%- tachycardia, 5%-bradycardia, 2%-arrhythmia, respectively. To the question whether they will be able to completely abandon EN, 8.8% - for a negative answer, 8.8%-find it difficult to answer and 82.5%- are ready to completely abandon energy drinks. The majority of students who consume energy drinks had blood pressure within normal parameters. It is noteworthy that the heart rate violation in the form of tachycardia occurs due to excessive and prolonged intake of energy drinks. Conclusion: It should be noted that a large number of serious complications from EN are due to excessive consumption of products or their use for a short period of time. Therefore, it is important for companies producing EN to place a warning on their drinks. The exact amounts and concentrations that are ideal for minimizing health risks are largely unknown. Based on this, the best option is to give up energy drinks. Use healthy habits, adjust the daily routine and exercise more..