Effects of Too Much Coffee and Safe Limits for Drinking Coffee

in STEEMIT DIY3 years ago

If you can't get through the day without coffee, take it easy. Coffee has a myriad of benefits for your body. But there is a saying that anything in excess is not good. Likewise coffee, if you consume it in excess it is certainly not good for health. What is the safe limit for coffee consumption Reporting from Johns Hopkins Medicine, the safe limit of caffeine a day is about 400 milligrams of caffeine. This is equivalent to four cups of coffee. Remember also that caffeine is also contained in energy drinks. Be careful if you drink it next to coffee. 400 milligrams of caffeine is equivalent to two bottles of energy drinks.

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Especially women who are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant, and breastfeeding should consult a doctor to limit their daily caffeine intake. Usually caffeine consumption will be limited to no more than 200 milligrams a day. Drinking more than 3 cups of coffee a day in pregnant women increases the risk of miscarriage, premature birth, and low birth weight (LBW). Effects of drinking too much coffee Everyone responds differently to caffeine. This is due to genetic factors, age, weight, and liver health. Drinking too much coffee can have an adverse effect on your body. Mild symptoms that may first occur are sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and anxiety.

You may experience headaches, insomnia, palpitations, irritability, urinating too much, or muscle tremors. This symptom is usually for people who are used to drinking a lot of coffee. In a small percentage of people who are not used to drinking coffee, drinking even a little coffee can bother you. You may experience sleep disturbances. You may drink coffee to keep you from falling asleep during the day at work, but if you drink too much, you can also stay awake at night. This will mess up your sleep pattern and you won't feel fit when you wake up.

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In addition, caffeine consumption in people with mental health disorders such as anxiety and bipolar disorders, can exacerbate the manifestations of the disorder. Overall, people who are not used to drinking coffee will be more sensitive to caffeine and its effects. And several factors that influence it. You may be experiencing symptoms of drinking too much coffee even from your first cup. Listen to how your body responds to caffeine. If you still want to drink coffee but are very sensitive to caffeine, you can try drinking decaffeinated coffee. This coffee only contains 8 milligrams of caffeine compared to regular coffee which can contain 85-100 milligrams of caffeine per cup. Maintenance If you already drink too much coffee, you need to do the following things. First, stop caffeine intake. If you crave caffeine, try replacing it with other, safer snacks. For example, you can eat chocolate or fruit.

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Second, drink enough water. Caffeine is a diuretic, meaning you will need to urinate frequently. You must balance by drinking adequate fluid intake and do not let you become dehydrated. Third, some people who drink too much coffee will feel excess energy. You can use that energy for walking or light exercise. Finally, if you are experiencing anxiety, take a deep breath. Practicing breathing and meditation techniques will help relieve the effects of drinking too much coffee.

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