As soda makers put more information about caffeine content on their products, people are becoming more aware of the amount of caffeine they are putting in their bodies. However, many people may not understand the good, bad and the ugly of caffeine intake. This is why a recent ABC News article took a look.
The article touches on the “good” explaining that caffeine increases your basic metabolic rate and can open up air passages and help to increase respiration rates. In addition it you have low blood pressure, caffeine can also be a simple way to give it a modest boost.
On the other hand, caffeine can be addicting, even resulting in withdrawal. Withdrawal effects include headaches, nausea, sweating, attention problems and drowsiness.
So, how much caffeine is too much? The article lists several different beverages and the amount of caffeine contained in each. It encourages readers to add daily intake of each beverage to determine how much caffeine they're getting.
Once again it all comes back to making sure you know how much caffeine you are drinking. In moderation there seems to be no problem. It’s just important to avoid excessive intake.
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