28 year old teacher suffers tragic heart attack after drinking energy drinks
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A young Florida teacher, Katie Donnell, aged 28, known for her dedication to fitness, passed away after a heart attack attributed to her excessive caffeine consumption.
It's with great sadness that we announce the tragic passing of a beautiful young school teacher, who touched the lives of many with her passion for fitness and teaching.
While the incident occurred back in 2021, Katies mother has now come forward, shedding light on the issue of energy drink consumption.
I think we've all come to understand how dangerous caffeinated sports drink can be.
From Red Bull, Monster, 5 hour energy, and Rockstar, these drinks have been enjoyed by the masses, but have been linked to people suffering severe cardiac complications.
Katie was a devout workout addict who heavily relied on caffeine to get herself amped up.
Her routine included up to three energy drinks a day, coffee, and pre-workout caffeine supplements, according to her mother, Lori Barranon. Katie's lifestyle was demanding, balancing work, education, and gym sessions, for which she used caffeine to boost her energy.
Her life ended abruptly in August 2021 when she collapsed during a social gathering. Misdiagnosed initially as a stroke, the heart attack led to fatal brain damage because of delayed intubation. Despite medical intervention, including a coma, her body could not recover, leading to the heart-wrenching decision to remove life support.
According to reports, Katies mother wasn't aware of how much caffeine she was ingesting until after her passing.
Katies mother speaks to the danger of caffeine consumption
You can see Katie's mom's statement below:
«Katie was a workout queen, she ate real clean, she ate organic food, she was the epitome of health,» Barranon said, sharing that her daughter did have «horrible anxiety» - which she attributed to her caffeine consumption.
«I know for a fact that was what was wrong with her,» said Barranon, who is sharing her story to warn others about the dangers of energy drinks - which she thinks should be banned.
«If you don't keep your kids away from this stuff you may be in my situation where your life is ruined. It's so harmful and deadly, my whole family is affected by this. I beg people to counsel your kids and watch what they're doing, I thought I was,» she said. «I tell everybody I see with energy drinks that this is what it can do in the blink of an eye.»
«I know for a fact that was what was wrong with her,» said Barranon, who is sharing her story to warn others about the dangers of energy drinks - which she thinks should be banned.
«If you don't keep your kids away from this stuff you may be in my situation where your life is ruined. It's so harmful and deadly, my whole family is affected by this. I beg people to counsel your kids and watch what they're doing, I thought I was,» she said. «I tell everybody I see with energy drinks that this is what it can do in the blink of an eye.»
Katie was 28 years old. RIP.
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