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A cardiologist warns energy drinks, which combine caffeine with stimulants like taurine and guarana, can provoke dangerous heart rhythms and even cardiac arrest in people with heart disease; he urges heart patients to avoid them and suggests black coffee as a safer option, noting that up to 400 mg of caffeine daily is safe for most adults while energy drinks can be addictive and harm cardiovascular health.
The American Heart Association states that most adults can safely consume up to 400 mg of caffeine per day (roughly 3–5 cups of caffeinated coffee without additives). Coffee may be linked to lower risks of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and certain arrhythmias, but high caffeine doses from energy drinks or shots can raise blood pressure and trigger irregular heart rhythms. Individual responses vary due to genetics and metabolism, and sweeteners or dairy can offset benefits. Much of the evidence is observational, so more randomized trials are needed and caffeine effects aren’t identical for everyone.
Kim Kardashian is leveraging her failure to pass the California bar exam as a promotional hook for Update, the energy drink she co-founded in 2026. The new ad features a mock press conference and a display-case spotlighting the product, with terms of the deal not disclosed. Kardashian did not pass the July 2025 exam (she previously passed the 2021 “baby bar”), and this move exemplifies how celebrities convert criticisms or setbacks into marketing opportunities while expanding her broader, multi‑billion-dollar business empire.
The American Heart Association’s new statement says most adults can safely consume about 400 mg of caffeine daily—roughly up to five cups of brewed coffee—with potential heart benefits like lower risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, heart failure and some arrhythmias; however, high doses found in energy drinks may pose cardiovascular harm. The guidance focuses on caffeinated coffee without added sugar or dairy; research is mostly observational, so causation isn’t proven, and more studies are needed.
An American Heart Association statement finds that up to 400 mg of caffeine daily—roughly five 8-ounce cups of coffee—appears safe for most adults and may lower risk of heart disease, stroke, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes; however, higher caffeine intake, especially from energy drinks, may raise blood pressure and trigger abnormal heart rhythms.
A new American Heart Association statement suggests that drinking up to five cups of coffee daily is generally safe for most adults and may be linked to lower risks of stroke, type 2 diabetes, and heart failure, particularly with paper-filtered or instant coffee. Unfiltered brews can raise LDL due to cafestol, and synthetic caffeine products like energy drinks are associated with cardiovascular harm. Genetic differences in caffeine metabolism (CYP1A2) mean tolerance varies, and people with heart issues should consult a doctor about safe amounts. Moderate use is advised, rather than relying on caffeine for health benefits.
The American Heart Association says most adults can safely drink up to five cups of black coffee per day (about 400 mg caffeine) without increasing cardiovascular disease risk, as long as sugars, syrups, and dairy aren’t added; high caffeine doses from energy drinks may harm the heart and should be avoided, while unfiltered coffee may raise LDL cholesterol. Caffeine from other sources contributes to total intake, and individual factors mean there’s no one-size-fits-all limit.
A new American Heart Association statement says moderate caffeine intake is heart-friendly: up to 400 mg per day (about five cups of coffee) is generally safe and may lower cardiovascular risk for many people, while high caffeine levels from energy drinks can raise blood pressure and trigger arrhythmias. The data show nuance—1–3 cups might raise blood pressure in some, cafestol in unfiltered coffee could raise LDL, and benefits appear strongest for conditions like type 2 diabetes, atrial fibrillation, heart attack, and stroke. For most Americans who consume less than 200 mg daily, current levels are typically fine, provided caffeine is consumed in moderation.
Barron Trump and his nephew Kai Trump have launched competing energy drinks this summer: Kai with Accelerator Active Energy's Blue Raz Slush and Barron with Sollos, a yerba-mate-based beverage. The piece frames this amid ongoing family drama, noting strained relationships with Barron’s siblings and reports that Melania has kept matters private, including Barron’s birthday celebration.
A Texas teen's death linked to energy drink caffeine has renewed concerns about the safety of caffeinated beverages for young people, with a lawsuit alleging excessive caffeine contributed to the death and grieving families calling for stronger safeguards; the case also recalls Anais Fournier's 2011 death to highlight potential preventable risks.
McDonald's will roll out refreshers and crafted sodas nationwide starting in May, with energy drinks to follow later this year, as part of a broader beverage push after the CosMc's closure; reports note possible items like a Dirty Dr Pepper and Mango Pineapple Refresher and indicate pricing may undercut rivals such as Starbucks and Dutch Bros.
McDonald's will roll out refreshers and crafted sodas in the U.S. this month after testing via the CosMc’s concept, with items like Dirty Dr Pepper and Mango Pineapple Refresher. Energy drinks are planned for August, and pricing is expected to be below rivals to support a broader value strategy aimed at attracting price-conscious diners.
The parents of 17-year-old Larissa Rodriguez filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Glazer's Beer and Beverage, alleging Alani Nu energy drinks contributed to her fatal cardiomyopathy from excessive caffeine, citing inadequate warnings on the cans and marketing aimed at youth; they seek $1 million in damages and expect additional defendants.
The family of 17-year-old Larissa Rodriguez filed a wrongful-death lawsuit in Hidalgo County, Texas, alleging her death was caused by an enlarged heart due to excessive caffeine from Alani Nu energy drinks and accusing the distributor of inadequate warnings; the suit seeks more than $1 million and notes the drink contains 200 mg of caffeine per 12-ounce can, with marketing to youths cited as a concern, while Celsius owns Alani Nu and additional defendants may be added as the case proceeds.
Paraxanthine, the body’s primary byproduct when caffeine is metabolized, is being added directly to some coffees and energy drinks as a potential caffeine substitute. Brands promise steadier, “clean” energy with fewer jitters, but evidence is limited to small studies and long‑term human data are scarce. Regulators in Europe are evaluating paraxanthine as a novel food, and many products deliver about 200–300 mg per serving, raising questions about total daily stimulant intake. While early research hints paraxanthine could match or even exceed caffeine for certain cognitive benefits, it is not yet proven to be safer or more effective, so cautious use—lower doses, avoiding late-day consumption, and protecting sleep—is advised until more data emerge. Trials underway should help translate lab findings into everyday use.