India, Dec. 16 -- That explosive energy boost before a workout can make you feel unstoppable - stronger, faster and ready to push harder than ever. But behind the buzz, pre-workout supplements may be quietly taking a toll on your body. From stressing the heart and kidneys to triggering anxiety and disrupting sleep, these performance boosters can carry hidden health risks when used regularly or in excess.

Dr Kunal Sood, an anaesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, breaks down the potential adverse effects of regular pre-workout supplement use on overall health. In an Instagram video posted on December 13, the physician outlines how these supplements can impact cardiovascular health, strain the kidneys, disrupt sleep an...