Cardiologist warns energy drinks harm heart health

Cardiologist Dr Ashutosh Kumar warns that high caffeine content in energy drinks can spike heart rate and alter blood pressure and heart rhythm.

Energy drinks contain stimulants like caffeine, taurine, and guarana that may cause stimulant overload, leading to palpitations.

Dr Kumar notes that young people often misinterpret a racing heart as anxiety when it may be due to energy drink consumption.

Common symptoms after consuming large amounts include a sudden 'missed beat,' fluttering, or odd thumping in the chest.