Youngsters in UK love energy drinks as it boosts their energy and give them a dose of multiple flavors that instantly lift their moods.
While the UK government is planning a new law in England to stop teenagers for buying energy drinks.
Shops, cafes, restaurants and websites will be prohibited from selling energy drinks containing more than 150mg of caffeine per litre to anyone under 16.
The latest journal published by Department of Health & Social Care on September 3, 2025, suggests banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children.
This decision has been taken due to negative impact of energy drinks upon children’s mental and physical health.
Initially the Gov.UK issued a press release on “ban on selling high-caffeine energy drinks to boost kid’s health”. Later the Government’s Department of Health & Social Care elaborated the ban in a detailed report published on September 3, 2025.
Despite most supermarkets having already introduced a ban, up to one third of UK children are still thought to consume these energy drinks every week.
Study says, some popular drinks contain more caffeine than two cups of coffee. Excessive consumption is linked to headaches and sleep problems.
Secretary Health and Social Care Gov.UK, also reports that too much caffeine can cause a rapid heart rate, abnormal heart rhythms and seizures.
Furthermore, studies in the past also suggests that energy drinks raise blood pressure and can disturb your hearts electromagnetic system.
According to the Association of UK Dietitians, some sugar versions of the drinks can also cause damaged to teeth and contribute to obesity among teenagers.
Professor Amelia Lake from Teesside University, who has studied the drinks' impact on young people's lives, said they had "no place" in the diets of children.
"Our research has shown the significant mental and physical health consequences of children drinking energy drinks. We know these drinks are part of youth culture and associated with sports, gaming, music and more, but there is a lack of clear signalling about their health consequences,” says Amelia.
According to British Association of Drinks, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are also considering a ban.
Gov.UK also suggests makers of high-caffeine energy drinks such as Red Bull, Monster, Relentless and Prime Energy etc, to reformulate their products to ensure health safety.