We all love coffee. Few of us go for cold and few like it in hot form. Coffee, help us wake up in the morning, and apart from that it can be used for so many other options such as, for a short mid-morning break or while chatting with friends in the afternoon. Since caffeine is a stimulant, it’s consumption should be kept within safe levels. Safe amount of caffeine can vary considering person’s tolerance, age and health history weight etc. Health authorities established certain guidelines to give a brief about caffeine consumption.
- Healthy Adults: 300-400 mg a day
- Children (13-18): 100 mg per day
- Pregnant Women: Not more than 100-200 mg per day (after doctor’s consultation)
Here Are Few Other Facts About Caffeine That Not Many Us Know
- The effects of caffeine start within 15-20 minutes after the first sip.
- Caffeine and cocaine affects the brain in a similar way.
- One cup of coffee contains approx. 100 mg of caffeine.
- If someone drinks more than 50 cups of coffee within two hours, there are chances that the person would die.
- It is a fact that if painkillers are combined with caffeine the effects increase up to 40%.
- Daily caffeine consumption shouldn’t exceed 400 mg.
- Smokers metabolize caffeine up to 50% faster than non-smokers.
- Caffeine is processed faster in women than in men.
- Energy drinks have less caffeine than coffee.
- Caffeine is believed to Prevents Neurological disorders and treat some types of hyperactivity disorders.
Addiction of caffeine is not as intense as drug addictions. one may feel acute dependent or inclination towards caffeine and it can be dangerous to overdo it. A person can experiment and see how he feels with and without caffeine. Result of this experiment can be different. Few people do not feel anything when they consume caffeine and others don’t feel anything when they stop consuming it. People tend to experience withdrawal symptoms, for those who get these symptoms it is advised to slowly decrease the intake.
