India, Aug. 5 -- Energy drinks are a popular choice for countering fatigue, whether among students pulling all-nighters before exams or young professionals powering through demanding workdays. They have steadily become a go-to option for a quick boost in alertness. But how much is too much?

Dr T S Harshavardhan, a senior consultant in nephrology at Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai, shared his insights on the side effects of excessive energy drink consumption and how it may affect the kidneys, the early warning signs to watch out for and who may be particularly vulnerable.

"Relying on energy drinks too often can gradually affect an important organ: your kidneys," he said, alerting to how excessive consumption may harm kidney health....