British Government Proposes to Ban Sale of Energy Drinks to Teenagers

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
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The sale of energy drinks may be banned in England to anybody under 18, amid fears the beverages are damaging children’s health, the British prime minister has announced.

Energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine and, in the case of those that are of the non-diet variety, have substantial amounts of sugar. Studies have linked the consumption of the drinks to obesity, headaches, sleeping problems, irritation, and tiredness.

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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