“Our findings support the case for more systematic safety monitoring of caffeine- and stimulant-containing products. In addition, healthcare professionals should remember to ask their younger patients who have palpitations, chest pain or fainting spells if they recently or regularly consume these products,”

Sai Samayamanthula · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-02

The study found cardiac arrest was reported about 11 times more often in connection with caffeine- and stimulant-containing products versus products without these ingredients.