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Moderate ethanol administration did not affect fasting
blood glugose and HbA1c, but altered the lipid profile
of streptozotocin-diabetic rats. Moderate ethanol
intake may further increase the risk of complications in
diabetes.
ABSTRACT
Objective: This study was designed to evaluate the effect of moderate ethanol administration on the biochemical indices in streptozotocin (STZ)-diabetic rats.
The use of energy drinks has significantly increased in the Caribbean and worldwide as aggressive marketing campaigns target adolescents and young adults. More than 30% of adolescents reported using energy drinks and surveys have revealed that energy drinks are consumed by 30% to 50% of adolescents and young adults (1, 2). In a study in college students, 51% of participants reported consuming greater than one energy drink each month (3).