Association between frequency of energy drink consumption and bone tissue quality in Slovak young adults

Background The study of bone health in younger individuals is less explored than in older populations but may offer insights into preventing future bone conditions. Objectives This study analyzes the link between bone quality and energy drink consumption while considering factors like physical ac...

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Main Authors: Simona Sulis, Darina Falbová, Alexandra Hozáková, Lenka Vorobeľová
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Published: Universitätsverlag Potsdam 2025-07-01
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Online Access:http://www.human-biology-and-public-health.org/index.php/hbph/article/view/91
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author Simona Sulis
Darina Falbová
Alexandra Hozáková
Lenka Vorobeľová
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description Background The study of bone health in younger individuals is less explored than in older populations but may offer insights into preventing future bone conditions. Objectives This study analyzes the link between bone quality and energy drink consumption while considering factors like physical activity and body composition. Sample and Methods The sample comprised 911 Slovaks, male and female, aged 18–30 (21.53 ± 2.27). Bone mineral density was measured using a quantitative ultrasound device (Sunlight MiniOmni™), yielding speed of sound (SOS; m/s) data. Body composition variables, including Lean Body Mass (LBM; kg) and Percent Body Fat (PBF; %), were assessed with the bioimpedance analyzer InBody 770. Additional behavioural factors were gathered via a questionnaire based on the WHO Steps 2014. Results Sex was found to be a significant predictor of SOS [F(11,899 = 4.01), p < 0.001, R2 = 0.047], with females showing higher SOS than males (p < 0.001), whereas physical activity (p = 0.594) was not a significant predictor. Although energy drink consumption did not show a direct impact on SOS according to the Saint Nicholas House Analysis (SNHA), it was a significant predictor in those who drank 1–2 days/week (p = 0.009) and those who drank less than once a month (p=0.023) with these individuals exhibiting lower SOS than non-consumers, thus poorer bone tissue quality. Conclusion In summary, energy drinks consumed 1–2 days/week and less than once a month are associated with bone tissue quality in young adults, albeit not directly posing a potential adverse effect on bone health.
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spelling doaj-art-eda816ecb2c04affb8400ab7a2bd94572025-08-20T04:03:12ZengUniversitätsverlag PotsdamHuman Biology and Public Health2748-99572025-07-01110.52905/hbph2025.1.91Association between frequency of energy drink consumption and bone tissue quality in Slovak young adultsSimona Sulis0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1570-1470Darina Falbová1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2672-0965Alexandra Hozáková2https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7341-5539Lenka Vorobeľová3https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2211-1581Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Bratislava, SlovakiaDepartment of Anthropology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Bratislava, SlovakiaDepartment of Anthropology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Bratislava, SlovakiaDepartment of Anthropology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia Background The study of bone health in younger individuals is less explored than in older populations but may offer insights into preventing future bone conditions. Objectives This study analyzes the link between bone quality and energy drink consumption while considering factors like physical activity and body composition. Sample and Methods The sample comprised 911 Slovaks, male and female, aged 18–30 (21.53 ± 2.27). Bone mineral density was measured using a quantitative ultrasound device (Sunlight MiniOmni™), yielding speed of sound (SOS; m/s) data. Body composition variables, including Lean Body Mass (LBM; kg) and Percent Body Fat (PBF; %), were assessed with the bioimpedance analyzer InBody 770. Additional behavioural factors were gathered via a questionnaire based on the WHO Steps 2014. Results Sex was found to be a significant predictor of SOS [F(11,899 = 4.01), p < 0.001, R2 = 0.047], with females showing higher SOS than males (p < 0.001), whereas physical activity (p = 0.594) was not a significant predictor. Although energy drink consumption did not show a direct impact on SOS according to the Saint Nicholas House Analysis (SNHA), it was a significant predictor in those who drank 1–2 days/week (p = 0.009) and those who drank less than once a month (p=0.023) with these individuals exhibiting lower SOS than non-consumers, thus poorer bone tissue quality. Conclusion In summary, energy drinks consumed 1–2 days/week and less than once a month are associated with bone tissue quality in young adults, albeit not directly posing a potential adverse effect on bone health. http://www.human-biology-and-public-health.org/index.php/hbph/article/view/91Bone mineral densityphysical activityenergy drinksquantitative ultrasoundbioimpedance analysis
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Darina Falbová
Alexandra Hozáková
Lenka Vorobeľová
Association between frequency of energy drink consumption and bone tissue quality in Slovak young adults
Human Biology and Public Health
Bone mineral density
physical activity
energy drinks
quantitative ultrasound
bioimpedance analysis
title Association between frequency of energy drink consumption and bone tissue quality in Slovak young adults
title_full Association between frequency of energy drink consumption and bone tissue quality in Slovak young adults
title_fullStr Association between frequency of energy drink consumption and bone tissue quality in Slovak young adults
title_full_unstemmed Association between frequency of energy drink consumption and bone tissue quality in Slovak young adults
title_short Association between frequency of energy drink consumption and bone tissue quality in Slovak young adults
title_sort association between frequency of energy drink consumption and bone tissue quality in slovak young adults
topic Bone mineral density
physical activity
energy drinks
quantitative ultrasound
bioimpedance analysis
url http://www.human-biology-and-public-health.org/index.php/hbph/article/view/91
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