This petition was submitted during the 2017–2019 Conservative government
Petition Ban the sale of energy drinks that contain high levels of sugar and caffeine.
Energy drinks are addictive due to the high amounts of caffeine and sugar. They affect cortisol levels, mood, and cognition. Energy drinks can increase depression due to the sugar crash, affect motivation and lead to anxiety due to high levels of sugar. It is known they cause organ problems too!
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It is a fact that energy drinks are not safe to consume in excess or during pregnancy/breastfeeding - there are reasons for this! Energy drinks have been known to cause heart problems, diabetes, liver problems, and kidney problems. Please see the links below and support this!
https://www.addictionhelper.com/addiction/energy-drinks/
https://www.bda.uk.com/dt/articles/energy_drinks_young_people
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Bull
https://www.caffeineinformer.com/top-10-energy-drink-dangers
This petition closed early because of a General Election Find out more on the Petitions Committee website