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Nanny state or necessary shield? U.K. government moves to ban energy drinks for children

NaturalNews.com 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...
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News video: GP warns energy drinks can harm children under 16

GP warns energy drinks can harm children under 16 00:48

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...

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