Study Links Energy Drinks to Higher Suicide Risk; Coffee Consumption Protective

A study has found that consuming energy drinks may increase the risk of suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts, while coffee consumption appears to have the opposite effect. The research, published in Nutrients, involved millions of participants and revealed that even minimal energy drink consumption could elevate suicide risk.

In contrast, higher coffee intake was associated with a 30% lower rate of suicide attempts. The study suggested that the stimulating properties of coffee may play a protective role.

Notably, the risk of suicidal thoughts and attempts tripled with higher energy drink consumption levels. The findings highlight the potential impact of caffeine consumption on mental health outcomes.