A TikTok user recently shared her alarming experience of almost having a panic attack after consuming a Celsius energy drink, raising concerns about the potential risks of high caffeine levels in energy drinks. Medical experts warn that caffeine, often exceeding 500 milligrams in such beverages, can lead to anxiety and heart palpitations, particularly in individuals not accustomed to stimulants. Energy drinks, marketed for boosting energy and enhancing performance, contain significant amounts of caffeine along with other ingredients like guarana, sugars, taurine, and vitamins. Dr. Joe Whittington, an emergency medicine physician, highlighted the need for moderation when consuming energy drinks due to their high caffeine content, which, if exceeded, can cause insomnia, anxiety, and heart palpitations.
