Energy drink use is associated with sleep disturbance.[1][2] This is likely due to caffeine, which is well known to reduce sleep duration and impair sleep quality.[3][4] A recent meta-analysis found that to prevent deleterious effects on subsequent sleep, caffeine-containing supplements should be consumed at least 13 hours before bedtime.[3]
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