Consumption of energy drinks among university students in Latin America

Abstract

Introduction. Energy drinks are currently extremely popular, especially among the university population because they increase physical endurance, increase mental state, and prevent sleep (1). Objective. To determine the prevalence of consumption of Energy Drinks (BE) in university students in Latin America through a bibliographic compilation. Methodology. We worked with a qualitative and exploratory methodology with a descriptive approach through reliable sources that include studies from 2013 to 2023 published in different databases of the Virtual Library of the Catholic University of Cuenca such as: PubMed, Taylor & Francis, Scopus, SciELO and Google Scholar. Results. It was possible to determine the prevalence of BE consumption in university students in Latin America and it has an average of 76%, with Ecuador being the country with the highest prevalence of consumption and the most consumed energizer consists of caffeinated beverages, which reach 47% of consumption. Conclusion. Energy drinks have negative effects on the health of students and the general population. General Study Area: Biochemistry and Pharmacy. Specific area of study: Food. Type of study: Literature review article.