A tragic health issue happened to a 20-year-old fitness fanatic who had consumed a portion of an energy drink prior to her training. She sustained major damage to her heart, lungs, and kidneys after collapsing unexpectedly and suffering repeated cardiac arrests while exercising with her partner in Iowa.
She had just drunk a third of a can of the popular energy drink Ghost before the workout, but it had 200 mg of caffeine, which is more than twice the amount in two cups of coffee. Her dizziness and fainting came shortly after she completed a set of weighted deadlifts. There were four instances when her heart stopped beating, and one of those instances cut off oxygen to her organs and brain for as long as five minutes.
Urgently, paramedics performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and utilised cutting-edge medical technology, including a ventilator, dialysis to sustain her kidneys, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to keep her alive. She had an unexpected recovery after two difficult weeks in the hospital, despite doctors warning her family that her chances of survival were minimal.
Although the specific reason behind the cardiac events could not be determined, it is thought that the energy drink, along with an undiagnosed heart problem, may have been the culprit. Ghost and similar energy drinks contain caffeine, carnitine, and alpha-GPC, which are advertised as performance enhancers; however, there are documented hazards associated with these substances. Some of these symptoms include changes in heart rhythm, anxiety, and depression, particularly in people who already have health problems.
Consumption of energy drinks is associated with negative effects on young people’s physical and mental health, according to the research. People who drink energy drinks are more likely to suffer from anxiety and sadness, according to a new study of over a million people conducted in the United Kingdom.
Because of this terrible event, the young woman now views life through a different lens. She has emphasised the importance of people being more mindful of their health and seeking medical treatment when symptoms continue. By doing so, she hopes to prevent future emergencies.
They have now resorted to crowdfunding in order to alleviate the financial burden of medical expenses and the consequences of their job losses. Her experience highlights the fact that energy drinks can have negative effects on even the healthiest of people, even those who lead busy lifestyles. There is a risk that the temporary increase in energy can be dangerous.
