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Energy Drinks and Suicide Risk Coffee Shows Protective Effect

A large meta-analysis reveals coffee may lower suicide risk, while energy drink consumption may significantly raise it

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Naveen Sankar S
Sep 30, 2025
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A meta-analysis of over 1.5 million people suggests that coffee and energy drinks have opposite effects on suicide risk. Coffee consumption of more than 60 cups per month was linked with reduced suicide attempts, while even a single can of an energy drink per month was associated with higher risk, with the danger increasing alongside greater intake.

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