Nanny state or necessary shield? U.K. government moves to ban energy drinks for children
Wednesday, 3 September 2025 () (NaturalNews) The U.K. government is proposing a nationwide ban on the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks (over 150mg/liter) to under-16s in England, citing se...
Dr Sermed Mezher said high-caffeine energy drinks can raise heart rate and blood pressure and are often marketed as concentration or energy boosters. He warned children are more sensitive to these effects, which can cause poor focus, anxiety, trouble sleeping, or worsen heart problems. The government...
High-caffeine energy drinks are to be banned for under-16s in England to prevent harm to children's health, the Government has said. The plan will make it illegal to sell energy drinks containing more..