Thanks much for introducing this — most probably people without a hematology nor a genetics background don’t know about Factor V Leiden gene mutation. I certainly didn’t know before today. I read up on Factor V Leiden thrombophilia and am finding patterns in family medical history.

I didn’t see any mention of hypertension or high blood pressure or blood clots in this article. My brother regularly consumed energy drinks for at least five years. He developed hypertension and was hospitalized for it (systolic was around 220). He continued taking energy drinks despite doctor’s advice, and died…