How Do Energy Drinks Affect Sleep?

Energy drinks contain caffeine and other stimulating substances, which may help you feel more awake, alert, and ready to take on the day.

While energy drinks may help people temporarily feel more awake, they can also disrupt sleep in some individuals. In addition, energy drinks can sometimes cause unwanted side effects like heart racing, jitteriness, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.

We take a closer look at how energy drinks affect the body, and how you can prevent energy drinks from interfering with your sleep.

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Dr. Michael Breus, PhD, DABSM, FAASM

Double board-certified Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Sleep Specialist. Author of the groundbreaking books, The Power of When, and Sleep Drink Breathe, and an expert resource for most major publications (Oprah, The Doctors, NY Times, and more).

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How Do Energy Drinks Affect Sleep?

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