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Do energy drinks contain active components other than caffeine?

Updated Oct 16, 2026

Human researchNutrition reviews2012Read the source on PubMed

From the closing abstract passage

“Additional well-designed, randomized, placebo-controlled studies replicated across laboratories are needed in order to assess claims made for these products.”

A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.

Publication details
Record
PubMed 23206286
Publication types
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't · Review · Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
Indexed subjects
Paullinia · Caffeine · Dietary Sucrose · Plant Extracts · Mental Processes
Source record checked
2026-10-16

Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.

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