Caffeine and its effects on health: When is it too much?

Caffeine is the most common stimulant in the world and about 90% of all adults consume caffeine in some form every day.

Effects of caffeine in health They will depend on the person and the dose, according to experts.

It has been shown to improve alertness, reaction time, alertness and ability to concentrate. It can help alleviate the harmful effects of sleep deprivation.

Caffeine consumption is also associated with a reduced risk of developing it Parkinson’s diseaseAlzheimer’s disease, alcoholic cirrhosis and gout, says Jamie Pronschinske, RD, Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse, Wisconsin.

However caffeine consumption it is also associated with nervousness, insomnia, irritability and panic attacks.

People with disorders pre-existing anxiety They may be more sensitive to these effects.

Caffeine can increase blood pressure temporarilyand high consumption is associated with a slight increase in cholesterol levels.

Pronschinske recommends checking the amount of caffeine in the energy drink. It claims that up to 400 milligrams of caffeine per day is safe for most adults.

Most contain in between 100 and 300 milligrams of caffeine per serving, while domestic coffee contains between 80 and 100 milligrams of caffeine per serving.

These amounts can vary, so if your favorite energy drink has 210 or more milligrams of caffeine per serving, consuming more than one per day would put your intake above the recommended level.

Excessive caffeine consumption, more than 400 milligrams per day, can cause palpitations, tremors, agitation and indigestion.

It is also associated with an increased risk of other forms of addiction, such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.

People who regularly consume caffeine can develop physical and psychological dependence, and I can have withdrawal symptoms if use is abruptly discontinued.

Another ingredient to check in your energy drinks is sugar. Many contain significant amounts of added sugar or other sweeteners.

High added sugar intake can contribute to a variety of medical problems, so the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting added sugar intake to no more than 10% of total daily calories.