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Energy drinks,
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Documented physical sites linked to a named energy-drink brand or product in the operator’s own portfolio, with source and location details.
Release 2026-10-15
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21 evidence summaries identify the study design, tested sample, measured result and limits of interpretation.
Randomised double-blind placebo-controlled crossover trial
Energy drink, caffeine and cycling time-trial performance
11 trained male cyclists · energy drink, matched caffeine and placebo
Result: Favourable versus placebo; no evidence of added benefit over matched caffeine
Read the summary and sourcePlacebo-controlled crossover trial
Prolonged simulated driving performance
24 enrolled; 21 analysed · simulated highway driving after two hours of prior driving
Result: Favourable for simulated lane keeping and subjective sleepiness versus placebo
Read the summary and sourceRandomised double-blind caffeine-controlled crossover trial
High-volume drink, ECG and blood-pressure measures
18 healthy adults · 946 ml energy drink and 320 mg caffeine control
Result: Physiological signal requiring replication
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