Why are energy drinks 18+?
                                
                                
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                                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?