Tzeadim › 12–18 years

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Teens and caffeine: little, early, no energy drinks

What it is

Current consensus: no caffeine under 18; if any, keep it under ~100 mg and before early afternoon. Energy drinks — never.

every day · from 12y · until 18

Always on

1. Cola, iced tea and chocolate drinks count toward the total.
2. Israel: energy-drink cans carry an under-18 warning label; a sale ban has been proposed but is not law.

Related

• Teen sleep: 8–10 hours

Sources

• Healthy beverage consumption 5–18: no caffeine under 18 (consensus, AAP-endorsed) — Healthy Eating Research (AAP/AHA/AND/AAPD) · checked 01-09-2026
• Sports and energy drinks for children and adolescents (Pediatrics 127(6), 2011) — American Academy of Pediatrics · checked 01-09-2026

Last reviewed 01-09-2026 · Confidence: medium

Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed above. Not yet reviewed by a clinician — check anything important against the source, with Tipat Halav or with your doctor.