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Researchers from the Faculty of Medicine of the Catholic University of Lublin (KUL), Jagiellonian University (UJ), Lublin University of Medicine, and the Lublin University of Technology will study the effects of energy drinks on human health.
The aim of the project is to conduct research on the qualitative and quantitative analysis of energy drinks and plant adaptogens, and to assess their toxicity and health effects. The researchers will analyse both the elemental composition of energy drinks (ED) and the composition of plants and plant-derived raw materials with adaptogenic, psychostimulant and nootropic effects. Furthermore, studies on the toxicity of these substances and the interactions between them will be carried out. Of importance are the planned behavioural studies on laboratory animals along with microscopic analyses of their tissues. In addition, an assessment of psychological functioning in the context of cognitive performance and the risk of developing psychopathology in young adults consuming energy drinks is planned, also with regard to the risk of possible behavioural addictions.
The project is aimed to raise awareness of the impact of the above products on human health. This will be accomplished through the preparation of teaching and information materials (based on the results obtained) and a comprehensive promotional campaign employing modern resources.