RT Journal
A1 Cohen PA, Attipoe S, Travis J, Stevens M, Deuster P
T1 CAffeine content of dietary supplements consumed on military bases
JF JAMA Internal Medicine
JO JAMA Internal Medicine
YR 2013
FD April 8
VO 173
IS 7
SP 592
OP 594
DO 10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.3254
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.3254
AB 
Excessive caffeine consumption, particularly when combined with other stimulants, may increase the risk of hypokalemia, rhabdomyolysis, and other heat-related injuries among athletes and military personnel.1- 3 Caffeine is consumed in a wide range of popular items including coffee, teas, sodas, energy drinks, energy gels, chocolate, gums, and over-the-counter medications. Dietary supplements, which are commonly consumed by military personnel,4- 5 are a poorly characterized source of caffeine. Only with accurate information about the quantity of caffeine in dietary supplements can consumers and clinicians be assured of safe use. As part of an ongoing multidisciplinary collaboration to promote dietary supplement safety, we analyzed some of the most popular supplements sold on military bases to determine the accuracy of information available to military personnel and their health care providers regarding caffeine content in dietary supplements.