Nutrition's Lindsay Malone weighs in on health risks of energy drinks

Experts examine health risks tied to energy drinks and excess caffeine

ideasream: Lindsay Malone, clinical dietitian and instructor in the Department of Nutrition, highlighted concerns about energy drinks’ high caffeine and stimulant levels, noting they can strain the heart—especially in young people—and are often poorly labeled. She suggested moderation and awareness, emphasizing these products aren’t risk-free performance boosters despite widespread marketing.