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Effect of Fearless Energy Drink on ECG Parameters Among Young Males And Females Adults
Abstract
The pros and cons in the consumption of Energy drink in Nigeria and the world at large has been on the increase over the past decade. This is most especially among University students who ingest it for a number of reasons ranging from to keep alert, stay awake and energy boost for high performance. This study evaluates the effect of FEARLESS Energy Drinks on electrocardiographic parameters such as PR Interval, QRS complex, QTc Interval and T-axis of the subjects. Twenty -five (25) male and (25) female subjects aged 21-25 years, weighing 52 – 92 kg were used for this research. Care was taken to exclude students who had any cardiovascular problem or where on any medication that could affect ECG Parameters. Also smokers and alcoholic were also excluded from this study. Additionally, the participants were advised not to take any alcohol for at least 24 h prior to the study date. They were also asked not to consume any caffeine-containing products, such as tea, chocolate or cola drinks, for at least 12hrs before the study. Moreover, subjects were requested not to do any excessive physical activity prior to the test. On the day of the test, their baseline characteristics where taken. They were given fearless energy drink, 250 or 500ml, to be consumed within 5mins. Their ECG parameters were measured using an ECG Machine before consuming the beverage, thereafter it was taken at 45, 60, 75, 90,105 and 120 minutes after ingestion of the Energy Drink. Their ECG Parameters was also determined after consumption of Energy Drink. The findings of this study revealed a significant increase ECG parameters among the male subjects at various durations when compared to the values before Energy Drink consumption. The females only showed changes for PR – interval and T – axis. But their male counterpart showed changes in PR interval, QRS Complex, QTc interval and T-axis, This changes could results to arrhythmias. However female subjects tolerate Energy Drinks consumption more than male subjects. For this reason, habitual consumption of Energy Drinks among young male adults should be discouraged especially individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions.
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