Monthly Archives: August 2019

ARE ENERGY DRINKS BAD FOR YOUR HEART AND HEART RHYTHM?

WHAT ABOUT ENERGY DRINKS AND HEART RHYTHM?

Because I have heart rhythm issues I’ve wondered about this a lot, so what’s the answer?

According to available research YES. The stimulants, that include caffeine, increases heart rate and blood pressure. If you have a heart issue like atrial fibrillation or another arrhythmia the possibility to induce an arrhythmia is increased. Moderate use of energy drinks is difficult to measure because of the different amounts of stimulants found in different brands.

FACTS ABOUT ENERGY DRINKS

What’s in energy drinks and what do they do to your heart?Here’s the deal……

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CAN YOU DRINK COFFEE IF YOU HAVE ATRIAL FIBRILLATION?

COFFEE AND ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

The short answer will be yes. The longer explanation will be about what type of coffee you are drinking, how regularly, and what your specific susceptibility is to the effects of caffeine on the factors that trigger arrhythmias. Studies suggest that caffeine intake of up to 300 mg/day may be safe for arrhythmia patients. So here’s the deal…

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