Excessive Caffeine - What Are The Dangers?
Author: Marko Balašević
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Last Updated:
August 08, 2022
Caffeine has a number of benefits when consumed in certain amounts, but if we overdo it, it also carries risks.
Drinking a cup of coffee in the morning can do wonders in terms of energy and productivity for the rest of the day . Many do not limit themselves to this glass, and after it comes another, then another. After all, overdoing it with caffeine can do more harm than good.
In certain quantities, coffee can be useful. According to data from various studies, it reduces the risk of dementia in older women, protects the brain from cognitive impairment, promotes the loss of excess weight and relieves headache. But it is also possible to overdo it.
Experts advise not to consume more than 4 cups of coffee per day, meaning black coffee, not espresso. Said amount contains about 400 mg of caffeine. When consumption exceeds this dose, it is already an excessive use of caffeine, which carries a risk of side effects. These include symptoms such as anxiety , irritability, upset stomach, rapid heartbeat and nervousness. Other effects of caffeine overdose include insomnia and muscle tremors.
The reaction may vary according to the tolerability of each organism, as determined by the amount of caffeine we normally consume. People who do not use often are more likely to be sensitive to its negative effects.
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Other factors that are also related to the body's tolerance to caffeine are body weight, age, medication use, and health conditions such as anxiety disorders . Researchers also found that women tolerated caffeine better than men.
The problem is that we are more likely to consume without even knowing it. Certain painkillers contain caffeine, as do chocolate and many teas. All of them increase its levels in the body.
The most common side effects of excessive caffeine consumption include: headache, migraine, pain, nausea, feeling sick. fatigue, confusion , dizziness, anxiety. It can even lead to a fatal outcome.
The most common side effects of excessive caffeine consumption include headache, migraine, pain, nausea, fatigue, confusion, dizziness, anxiety. It can even lead to a fatal outcome. The most common side effects of excessive caffeine consumption include headache, migraine, pain, nausea, fatigue, confusion, dizziness, anxiety. It can even lead to a fatal outcome.