There are lots of things we want to do in life.

Climb a mountain, write a song, watch our grandchildren go up.

But guess what?

We can't do any of those things if we don't have our health.

Welcome to the Nutrition Facts Podcast.

I'm your host, Dr. Michael Greger.

And I am here to bring you evidence-based research

that takes the mystery out of the best way

to live a healthier, longer life.

Today on the show, I delve into ever-popular energy drinks.

You're like 7 billion, our soul, every year.

How do they affect your body?

In our first story, we look at the effects of red bull

and monster-brand energy drinks on artery function

and athletic performance.

Given the global popularity of the multi-billion-dollar

energy drink industry, it's critical we figure out

if there are any potential adverse effects.

There are currently more than 500 energy drink products

for sale in the market today.

The most popular and most studied is red bull,

a single can of which was found to bump blood pressure

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