Energy drinks improve response time, but effect shrinks as dosage rises: study
Posted December 24, 2010 3:22 pm.
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TORONTO – Imtiaz Miah knows that excessive caffeine consumption isn’t good for his health, but the fourth-year electrical engineering student at Ryerson University turns to caffeinated drinks to stay mentally alert to get his schoolwork done.
A recent study confirms that small doses can improve alertness and decrease response times on a test measuring behavioural control.
But many experts are still concerned about consumption of sugary energy drinks by adolescents and college students and are calling for more research.
