Watch What You’re Drinking

Here’s more evidence for why you should limit your consumption of caffeinated energy drinks, especially if you have elevated cardiovascular risk: Drinking large volumes of them not only raises blood pressure but can also prolong the heart’s QT interval, a measure of electrical activity that’s linked to dangerous arrhythmias that can lead to sudden death, according to a recent study.

Source: BerkeleyWellness

 

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