New research by a behavioral neuroscience professor and her students at Centre College calls energy drinks -- and the extra boost they claim to provide -- into question.
June 10/Danville, Ky./Centre College -- For many college students, “pulling an all-nighter” is a familiar routine typically accomplished with copious amounts of caffeine. Often, the go-to option is a so-called “energy shot” drink that boasts a special blend of energy-boosting ingredients. New research by a behavioral neuroscience professor and her students at Centre College calls energy drinks -- and the extra boost they claim to provide -- into question. The preliminary findings are creating quite a buzz.
According to the recent study, “The effect of energy drinks on visual attention task performance,” led by Centre’s KatieAnn Skogsberg, assistant professor of psychology and behavioral neuroscience, the energy drinks may be no more effective than other sources of caffeine.
While the news may be difficult for the billion-dollar energy drink industry to swallow, what initially surprised Skogsberg was the lack of scientific attention devoted to energy shot drinks.