The nonathlete consumer and athlete should not mix energy beverages (EBs) with alcohol because it can mask intoxication and precipitate undesirable dehydrating effects.

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Mixing energy beverages with alcohol can indeed mask the feeling of intoxication, leading individuals to underestimate their level of impairment. Additionally, both alcohol and caffeine (a common ingredient in energy beverages) have diuretic effects, which can exacerbate dehydration.

The Nonathlete Consumer and Athlete Should Not Mix Energy Beverages