‘Workout Queen’ Katie Donnell dies, mother blames energy drinks. Are they bad for the heart?

‘Workout Queen’ Katie Donnell dies, mother blames energy drinks. Are they bad for the heart?

Katie Donnell, the 28-year-old ‘workout queen’ from Florida, died following a heart attack, which her family blames on energy drinks. While Donnell led a healthy lifestyle, her mother said she was ‘used to the buzz’ from the energy drinks and used to consume at least three cans before her twice-a-day sessions. Can the consumption of such beverages lead to heart ailments?

The 28-year-old “workout queen”, who was dedicated to maintaining a fit and active lifestyle, suffered a fatal heart attack—one that her family believes may have been triggered by her regular consumption of high-caffeine energy drinks. Image for Representation