Taurine is a naturally occurring sulfur-containing amino acid that is found abundantly in
excitatory tissues, such as the heart, brain, retina and skeletal muscles. Taurine was first …

Cobalt (Co) and its compounds are widely distributed in nature and are part of numerous
anthropogenic activities. Although cobalt has a biologically necessary role as metal …

To determine the biochemical effects of energy drink alone or its combination with alcohol in
normal albino rats. Methods: Twenty male albino rats weighing 110-120g were assigned …

Caffeine is the most widely consumed psychoactive drug in the world. Natural sources of
caffeine include coffee, tea, and chocolate. Synthetic caffeine is also added to products to …

Coffee, tea, caffeinated soda, and energy drinks are important sources of caffeine in the diet
but each present with other unique nutritional properties. We review how our increased …

In recent times, there has been growing recognition of the key role of foods and beverages
in disease prevention and treatment. Thus, the production and consumption of functional …

The purine alkaloid caffeine is the most widely consumed psychostimulant drug in the world
and has multiple beneficial pharmacological activities, for example, in neurodegenerative …

In recent years, the consumption of energy drinks by young adults and athletes has risen
significantly, but concerns have been raised about the potential health risks associated with …

Taurine is a sulfonic acid found in high concentrations in animal tissues. In recent years, a
number of studies have demonstrated the essentiality of dietary taurine for many …

At the end of 2011, a study was commissioned by EFSA to the Consortium Nomisma-Areté,
with the objective of gathering consumption data for “energy” drinks (ED) in specific …