Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Man Suffers Stroke After Daily Energy Drink Consumption
A man in his 50s who was generally healthy had a stroke because he drank too many energy drinks every day.
He was drinking about eight energy drinks a day, which is way more caffeine than is safe.
This made his blood pressure very high and caused the stroke.
Doctors say that drinking too many energy drinks can be very bad for your heart, even if you feel healthy.
The man had to stop drinking energy drinks, and his blood pressure went back to normal, but he still has some numbness in his left hand and foot.
Doctors and governments are now warning people about the dangers of drinking too many energy drinks, especially for young people.
A man in his 50s suffered a stroke after consuming eight energy drinks daily.
His daily caffeine intake was 1,200–1,300 mg, far exceeding the CDC's recommended limit of 400 mg.
High blood pressure (254/150 mm Hg) was a direct result of excessive energy drink consumption.
Doctors warn that heavy energy drink consumption can significantly raise the risk of heart problems and strokes.
The UK government plans to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s.
- Who
- A man in his 50s, otherwise fit and healthy
- What
- Suffered a stroke due to excessive energy drink consumption
- When
- Recent case study published in BMJ Case Reports
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- Excessive caffeine intake leading to high blood pressure and stroke
- Patient Age
- 50s
- Daily Energy Drink Consumption
- 8 drinks
- Caffeine Intake per Day
- 1,200–1,300 mg
- Recommended Caffeine Limit (CDC)
- 400 mg
- Initial Blood Pressure
- 254/150 mm Hg
- Blood Pressure After Treatment
- 170 mm Hg (systolic)
- Symptoms
- Weakness, numbness, ataxia
- Long-term Effects
- Numbness in left hand, foot, and toes