Remember up to 400 mg a day of caffeine is consider safe for an adult, for teenagers 100 mg a day and for children younger than 12 years 2.5 mg. Needless to say if caffeine intoxication is suspected call 911 or Poison Control (80). The symptoms of caffeine intoxication and generalized anxiety disorder are identical. The symptoms of caffeine intoxication in babies/children might be rapid deep breathing, rapid heart rate, tremors, vomiting, muscles twitching and most alarming shock. There is limited evidence that these drinks improve alertness or physical endurance but there are serious concern for caffeine overdose.Ĭaffeine overdose in adults can cause restlessness/shakiness, poor sleep, headaches, and anxiety to name a few problems. They can contain large amounts of caffeine. Of concern for children and teenagers are the workout supplements or energy drinks that can come in brightly colored containers which look like cold drinks. It is found in some pain relievers, cold medicines and over the counter medicines for alertness such as NoDoz. They also say it is not a good idea for children.Ĭaffeine can be man-made and is added to many products. That is roughly four cups of brewed coffee, 10 cans of cola, or two “energy” drinks. Mayo clinic states that up to 400 mg of caffeine a day is safe for healthy adults. Most people consume caffeine from drinks such as coffee, tea, chocolate, and kola nuts (used to flavor soft drink). The problem is that like many things too much can be harmful. It is a stimulant that wakes you up, keeps you alert and improves concentration. Caffeine itself is bitter so why do millions, perhaps billions of people, ingest it every day. This naturally occurring drug is found in coffee beans, cacao beans (chocolate), tea leaves, kola nuts and many more. Almost everyone knows something about caffeine but most don’t know it is found in about 60 plants.
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