What do you think about the fact that energy drinks can now only be purchased by adults?

Very good step.

In my opinion, they should definitely only be available to adults.

This does not matter because minors will still drink energy drinks. Going towards bans and mandates, it should be forbidden for minors to buy all products that harm health. For example, sweet fizzy drinks, all kinds of sweets, chips, etc. And it is best not to let minors into stores. Not this way...

One should not prohibit, it should be the conscious choice of the buyer. Instead, people should be educated about the negative consequences so that they can make the right choice themselves. Kids will find a way to buy them anyway.

The ban in itself is not empty. Limiting the sale of energy drinks to 18 years old is good and will partially impact consumption, however, the forbidden fruit tastes the best, so people will find loopholes just like with alcohol. In my opinion, the key here is upbringing at home, education - after all, reaching for energy drinks and alcoholic beverages has some underlying reasons. I do not consume energy drinks, they are unhealthy and can significantly affect the cardiovascular system and more. For me, it was enough to familiarize myself with their composition and read about the substances and their effects. Greetings.

I consider it a very good idea because children and teenagers abuse this product. Later, there is heart palpitations and trembling hands. And the problem is ready. Caffeine is unhealthy.

In my opinion, the introduction of a ban on the sale of energy drinks to minors has its advantages and disadvantages. On one hand, it is a step towards protecting the health of younger individuals. Energy drinks, due to their high caffeine and other stimulant content, can be harmful to developing bodies. Limiting access for legal adults can help reduce the risk of negative effects from consuming these drinks at a young age. On the other hand, there is concern that the ban on selling energy drinks to minors may be ineffective. Adolescents may find other ways to obtain them, such as through purchases by legal adults or by using illegal sources. In such cases, implementing such a ban may not yield the desired effects in terms of limiting energy drink consumption by young people. Personally, I do not consume energy drinks because I prefer natural methods of improving energy and concentration, such as a healthy diet, regular physical activity, and adequate sleep. I believe that a healthy lifestyle is the best way to maintain good physical and mental condition. The conclusion is that the ban on selling energy drinks to individuals under 18 years of age may be a good initiative for protecting the health of young people, however, it will be necessary to monitor its effectiveness and potentially implement additional actions aimed at reducing young people's access to these drinks.

From January 1st, there is a ban on selling energy drinks, which are beverages with added taurine and caffeine, to individuals under the age of 18. Sellers should request identification and confirm their purchase at self-service checkouts. Non-compliance with the regulations may result in high penalties.

They can't buy alcohol either, but they still drink it. The same goes for cigarettes, they supposedly can't buy them but still smoke. It will be the same with these drinks. Now, the "forbidden fruit" will be even more tempting. Perhaps this restriction will lead to a smaller amount consumed. It definitely won't eliminate it completely