03/12/2025
Coffee Protects, Energy Drinks Raise Su***de Risk, Study Finds
A sweeping new meta-analysis involving more than 1.5 million participants has revealed a stark difference between coffee and energy drinks in relation to su***de risk.
🔹 Coffee and Lower Risk
High coffee consumption — defined as more than 60 cups per month — was associated with a 30% reduction in su***de attempts. Researchers suggest that beyond caffeine, coffee’s antioxidants and possible gut microbiome benefits may contribute to its neuroprotective and mood-stabilizing effects.
🔹 Energy Drinks and Higher Risk
In contrast, even one can of an energy drink per month was linked to an increase in suicidal thoughts, with the risk tripling among heavy consumers. Energy drinks contain psychoactive additives such as taurine, guarana, and ginseng, as well as high sugar levels, which may worsen anxiety, mood instability, and sleep disruption.
Dr. Guillaume Davido, an addiction psychiatrist, explained that the profile of energy drink consumers — primarily young men with higher rates of risky behaviors like substance use, poor diet, and irregular sleep — may also amplify su***de vulnerability.
🔹 Clinical Implications
Dr. Davido recommends that clinicians screen patients for energy drink use, particularly those with psychological concerns, since consumption could signal underlying substance misuse, metabolic issues, or mood disorders.
While coffee, when consumed in moderation, may offer protective effects, energy drinks appear to pose an underrecognized mental health risk.
📖 Reference:
Low, C.E. et al. (2025). Association of Coffee and Energy Drink Intake with Su***de Attempts and Su***de Ideation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients, 17(1911).
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