"There is scientific evidence that energy drinks have become a threat to the health of young people." This was stated on Wednesday by the Minister of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs, and Agenda 2030, Pablo Bustinduy, to justify the approval of new regulations to limit this phenomenon. The Spanish government has announced that it will prohibit the sale of energy drinks to minors under sixteen, and the ban will be extended to those under 18 for drinks containing more than 32 milligrams of caffeine per 100 milliliters. Currently, more than a third of Spanish students between the ages of fourteen and eighteen have consumed energy drinks, such as Red Bull, Burn, or Monster, and approximately 15% admit to mixing them with alcohol. The main consumers are boys, who, in fact, drink twice as much as girls. These drinks, designed to stimulate the nervous system and produce a temporary feeling of energy or alertness, are associated with an increase in cases of anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and sleep disorders, as well as palpitations, feelings of tachycardia, and concentration problems. Furthermore, they concern authorities due to their high sugar content and the excessive caffeine they can cause, which is particularly problematic for teenagers, who are more sensitive to this chemical than adults.