Contemporary youth are growing up in an environment characterized by intense stimulation, a fast- paced lifestyle, and widespread access to products that affect the nervous system, including energy drinks. The popularity of these beverages has been steadily increasing, particularly among young adults and adolescents, who often consume them to enhance alertness, improve concentration, or combat fatigue.The aim of the study was to assess health awareness and consumption behaviors re- lated to energy drink intake among university students. The research was conducted using a diagnostic survey method with a proprietary questionnaire, which included questions on the frequency of con- sumption, motives for using energy drinks, awareness of their ingredients, and adverse effects asso- ciated with their intake. The analysis encompassed responses from 262 university students. The re- sults showed that 28% of respondents consume energy drinks regularly, at least once a week. The primary reasons for consumption were the need to increase energy levels (74.7%) and to improve concentration (38%). A significant difference was observed between genders: women demonstrated a higher level of awareness regarding the health effects of energy drinks (82.8% of women vs. 19.7% of men). Moreover, only 9% of participants were aware of the maximum recommended caffeine dose, and approximately 50% reported experiencing alarming symptoms following energy drink consump- tion. The findings indicate a high prevalence of energy drink consumption among students and insuf- ficient knowledge about their composition and potential adverse effects. These results underscore the need for educational initiatives aimed at raising health awareness within this age group.