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Whether you start your day with coffee, tea, or an energy drink, we can agree that America is a country of caffeination. But the energy-boosting substance has been subject to serious scrutiny.
The FDA is also quick to remind us that there’s a “wide variation in both how sensitive people are to the effects of caffeine and how fast they metabolize it [break it down].” In other words ...
People who chronically drink high amounts of caffeine — equivalent to four cups of coffee or two energy drinks — may increase their risk of cardiovascular disease, a new study indicates.
The health effects of coffee include various possible health benefits and health risks. [ 1 ] A 2017 umbrella review of meta-analyses found that drinking coffee is generally safe within usual levels of intake and is more likely to improve health outcomes than to cause harm at doses of 3 or 4 cups of coffee daily.
Caffeine dependence can cause a host of physiological effects if caffeine consumption is not maintained. Commonly known caffeine withdrawal symptoms include headaches, fatigue, loss of focus, lack of motivation, mood swings, nausea, insomnia, dizziness, cardiac issues, hypertension, anxiety, and backache and joint pain; these can range in severity from mild to severe. [18]
When alcohol and caffeine are consumed jointly, the effects of the caffeine are changed, but the alcohol effects remain the same. [157] For example, consuming additional caffeine does not reduce the effect of alcohol. [157] However, the jitteriness and alertness given by caffeine is decreased when additional alcohol is consumed. [157]
Recent research reveals that caffeine has health benefits for most moderate coffee drinkers. Here are the pros and cons of drinking certain coffees, with expert insights and advice.
For reference, a brewed 8oz (227ml) cup of coffee contains ~95 mg of caffeine (per USDA). [6] According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, caffeine overdose can result in a state of excessive stimulation of the central nervous system and the essential feature of Caffeine Intoxication is the recent consumption of caffeine.