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Red Bull has filed a lawsuit against an Indian regulator after authorities moved to stop its product being labelled an 'energy drink'. The dispute centres on labelling rules for caffeinated beverages sold in India, and the company is challenging the ban through the courts. The case highlights growing friction between global beverage brands and Indian food-safety regulators over product classification standards.

Whole Foods Market is listing a four-pack of Halfday Prebiotic Raspberry Iced Tea, a non-carbonated brewed black tea that contains 6 grams of fiber for gut health, 3 grams of sugar, 35 calories and 50 milligrams of natural caffeine per serving. The product reflects the growing shelf presence of prebiotic, low-sugar functional drinks aimed at health-conscious shoppers.

Halfday's prebiotic peach iced tea, sold in four-packs at Whole Foods Market, is drawing attention as a gut-health-friendly beverage. Each serving contains 6 grams of fiber, 3 grams of sugar, and 35 calories, made from real brewed green tea with 45mg of natural caffeine. The non-carbonated drink reflects growing consumer demand for low-sugar functional drinks that support digestive health.

Health experts are highlighting how caffeine affects teenagers beyond a short energy lift. Physicians warn that caffeine can disrupt sleep, increase anxiety, and affect developing bodies, with energy drinks and coffee increasingly common among adolescents. The guidance encourages parents and teens to monitor intake and understand both the immediate and longer-term health consequences of regular caffeine use.

Nutritional Outlook is comparing energy drinks and energy shots, a topic of ongoing interest in the nutrition and wellness space. The comparison touches on caffeine content, serving size, and how the two formats fit into consumers' routines. Consumers continue to debate which format delivers energy more efficiently and with fewer downsides, keeping the category in focus.

Energy drinks are enjoying a major resurgence, with sales and consumption climbing again after years of fluctuating demand. Alongside the boom, longstanding myths about the drinks — from heart dangers to caffeine overload — continue to circulate, and health writers are urging consumers to separate proven risks from exaggeration as the category grows.