How Do Energy Drinks Affect Blood Pressure

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The research article, “ Does Consumption of High-Caffeine Energy Drinks Affect Blood Pressure” was conducted by the Department of Medicine, Hypertension Program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia. The publisher was Wiley Periodicals Inc. In this research, the investigation is based on whether high caffeinated drinks, such as energy drinks, affect blood pressure. By investigating this problem, the researcher can create awareness to the side effects of energy drinks and acknowledge any harmful effects related to blood pressure. This research would be important to anyone who is a regular consumer of energy drinks, or anyone who plans to try the beverage. Mentioned it the article, the Nurses’ Health Study states

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