Tag: Legal stimulants

Caffeine is one of the most widely used performance-enhancing substances in the world, with over 75% of elite athletes consuming it before competition. Fighters are allowed to take caffeine before a fight, as it was removed from the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) list of prohibited substances in 2004. Its use is regulated, however, and fighters must understand the legal dosages and potential side effects to use it effectively and safely.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, adolescents aged 12 to 18 should limit caffeine intake to no more than 100 mg per day. Given that a single energy drink can contain far more than this recommended daily limit, this raises a crucial question: why are energy drinks 18+ in many jurisdictions and heavily restricted everywhere else?