‘Energy’ drinks linked to rise in heart problems

The Irish Heart Foundation has repeated its call for a tax on caffeine-filled “energy” drinks after a study warned they can cause heart problems and, potentially, death.

A major US cardiology study shows some of the most widely used energy drinks on the market in Ireland can have a devastating impact on a persons’ health.

According to the American Heart Association research, which is based on the results of seven separate studies, the powerful effect of the drinks risks disturbing the heart’s rhythm and increasing blood pressure.