Evaluating the Effects of Energy Drink Consumption on Liver Function among Students and Staff at Cihan University, Duhok, Iraq

• Published in: Journal of Life and Bio Sciences Research Vol. 6; no. 1; pp. 50 - 54
• Main Authors: Jasim, Kajeen, Abdullah, Barhav, Hasan, Khalida, Salih, Layla, Jasim, Jihan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 23.06.2025
• ISSN: 2708-1818; 2708-1818
• DOI: 10.38094/jlbsr601151

Energy drinks (ED) have been related to many health issues, including elevated pressure, cardiovascular difficulties, head pain, rest disruptions, drug overuse, tension and excitement. The purpose of the current research is the estimate of the association between individuals with energy drinks and without them and to estimate the impact of energy drinks on liver metabolic. The current cross-sectional study included 50 individuals, aged 18 to 40, who were divided into two groups: (1) a healthy group (n=25) consisting of individuals who did not consume energy drinks, and (2) a case group (n=25) comprising individuals who regularly consumed energy drinks. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT) liver enzymes were estimated by using spectrophotometry, while vitamin B12 levels were assessed using the VIDAS® apparatus. Anthropometric measurements were also recorded for all participants. The findings revealed a significant elevation in AST, ALT value and vitamin B12 in the drinkers of energy group in contrast to the healthy subjects (p<0.001). Additionally, males showed more pronounced increases in these markers than females p levels were lower than 0.001. In conclusion, the investigation discovered that energy drink consumption significantly elevates hepatocyte function markers (ALT and AST) and anthropometric parameters. It also highlighted that extreme energy drink intake may contribute to cases of severe liver damage.