UK teen energy drink ban: Is caffeine really the culprit?

5 Sep 2025

The UK government is consulting on banning high-caffeine energy drinks for under-16s, citing health risks like anxiety, poor sleep and reduced academic performance. However, new research suggests that lifestyle factors—not caffeine alone—may be the real driver of cardiovascular risk in adolescents, raising questions about the proposed ban.

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