By the Numbers: 24 July 2018
50%
The percentage of U.S. military members in a "convenience sample" of 1,706 who reported consuming "energy drinks" at least once a month, according to a recent study in the journal Military Medicine -- Energy Beverage Use Among U.S. Service Members. 16% reported consuming "energy shots" at least once a month.
According to the study:
Young, male, enlisted and members of operational military units were significantly more likely to indicate use of ED/ES at least once within the past 30 days than other groups, and were more likely to co-ingest ED and alcohol. Self-reported reasons for using ED included needing an energy boost (77%) and increasing mental alertness (52%). Perceived increases in mental alertness, heart rate, and mental endurance were the most commonly reported effects of ED/ES consumption. About a third (36%) perceived energy beverages and dietary supplements to be safe; while more than half (53%) reported not discussing ED, ES, vitamins/minerals, DS, caffeine, or alcohol use with their healthcare provider(s).
Note:
("Energy shots are concentrated forms of energy drinks: While energy drinks are generally sold in 12 and 16 fl. oz. containers, energy shots are sold in much smaller amounts (2 fl. oz. bottles) but contain the same amount of caffeine or other ingredients as energy drinks. Some energy shots, called “micro shots,” are available in even smaller concentrations (1-5 teaspoons of liquid). Examples of energy shots include “5 Hour Energy” and “925 Energy Shot.” -- University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law -- https://www.law.umaryland.edu/programs/publichealth/documents/LRC_Energy_Drinks_Fact_Sheet.pdf)
50%
The percentage of U.S. military members in a "convenience sample" of 1,706 who reported consuming "energy drinks" at least once a month, according to a recent study in the journal Military Medicine -- Energy Beverage Use Among U.S. Service Members. 16% reported consuming "energy shots" at least once a month.
According to the study:
Young, male, enlisted and members of operational military units were significantly more likely to indicate use of ED/ES at least once within the past 30 days than other groups, and were more likely to co-ingest ED and alcohol. Self-reported reasons for using ED included needing an energy boost (77%) and increasing mental alertness (52%). Perceived increases in mental alertness, heart rate, and mental endurance were the most commonly reported effects of ED/ES consumption. About a third (36%) perceived energy beverages and dietary supplements to be safe; while more than half (53%) reported not discussing ED, ES, vitamins/minerals, DS, caffeine, or alcohol use with their healthcare provider(s).
Note:
("Energy shots are concentrated forms of energy drinks: While energy drinks are generally sold in 12 and 16 fl. oz. containers, energy shots are sold in much smaller amounts (2 fl. oz. bottles) but contain the same amount of caffeine or other ingredients as energy drinks. Some energy shots, called “micro shots,” are available in even smaller concentrations (1-5 teaspoons of liquid). Examples of energy shots include “5 Hour Energy” and “925 Energy Shot.” -- University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law -- https://www.law.umaryland.edu/programs/publichealth/documents/LRC_Energy_Drinks_Fact_Sheet.pdf)