* . *
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Earth-News
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    Penn State-Themed Restaurant and Entertainment Spot Happy Valley Live Set to Open in State College – StateCollege.com

    Penn State-Themed Restaurant and Entertainment Spot Happy Valley Live Set to Open in State College – StateCollege.com

    The Police Made Chart History With This 1979 Hit Nearly 50 Years Ago – Yahoo

    How The Police Changed Music Forever with Their Iconic 1979 Hit Nearly 50 Years Ago

    Good Deed Entertainment Acquires Worldwide Rights To Liza Mandelup’s Documentary ‘Caterpillar’ – Deadline

    Good Deed Entertainment Lands Global Rights to Liza Mandelup’s Captivating Documentary ‘Caterpillar

    Danielle Fishel Explains Why Being on “DWTS” Makes Her Feel ‘Like It’s 1994 Again’ Filming “Boy Meets World” (Exclusive) – Yahoo

    Danielle Fishel Explains Why Being on “DWTS” Makes Her Feel ‘Like It’s 1994 Again’ Filming “Boy Meets World” (Exclusive) – Yahoo

    Jussie Smollett Claims He Was ‘Disrespected’ on the ‘Special Forces’ Season Premiere – Yahoo

    Jussie Smollett Opens Up About Feeling ‘Disrespected’ During the ‘Special Forces’ Season Premiere

    TicketSmarter Fall Entertainment Guide – Eastern Illinois University Athletics

    TicketSmarter Fall Entertainment Guide – Eastern Illinois University Athletics

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
    STELLA Automotive AI Appoints Fred Seidelman as Chief Technology Officer – Yahoo Finance

    STELLA Automotive AI Appoints Fred Seidelman as New Chief Technology Officer

    Saving Energy and Money with Smart Technology – Terms of Service with Clare Duffy – Podcast on CNN Podcasts – CNN

    Saving Energy and Money with Smart Technology – Terms of Service with Clare Duffy – Podcast on CNN Podcasts – CNN

    Four Strategic Signals Technology Leaders Are Tuning In To – SPONSOR CONTENT FROM ARM – Harvard Business Review

    Four Essential Strategic Signals Every Technology Leader Should Watch

    Virginia Tech hosts annual New Music + Technology Festival this week – Cardinal News

    Virginia Tech Kicks Off Exciting Annual New Music and Technology Festival This Week

    Why I gave the world wide web away for free | Tim Berners-Lee – The Guardian

    Why I Decided to Make the World Wide Web Free for Everyone | Tim Berners-Lee

    From shale to steam: Fossil fuel technology boosts clean geothermal energy – Washington Examiner

    From Shale to Steam: How Fossil Fuel Technology is Powering a Clean Geothermal Energy Revolution

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    Penn State-Themed Restaurant and Entertainment Spot Happy Valley Live Set to Open in State College – StateCollege.com

    Penn State-Themed Restaurant and Entertainment Spot Happy Valley Live Set to Open in State College – StateCollege.com

    The Police Made Chart History With This 1979 Hit Nearly 50 Years Ago – Yahoo

    How The Police Changed Music Forever with Their Iconic 1979 Hit Nearly 50 Years Ago

    Good Deed Entertainment Acquires Worldwide Rights To Liza Mandelup’s Documentary ‘Caterpillar’ – Deadline

    Good Deed Entertainment Lands Global Rights to Liza Mandelup’s Captivating Documentary ‘Caterpillar

    Danielle Fishel Explains Why Being on “DWTS” Makes Her Feel ‘Like It’s 1994 Again’ Filming “Boy Meets World” (Exclusive) – Yahoo

    Danielle Fishel Explains Why Being on “DWTS” Makes Her Feel ‘Like It’s 1994 Again’ Filming “Boy Meets World” (Exclusive) – Yahoo

    Jussie Smollett Claims He Was ‘Disrespected’ on the ‘Special Forces’ Season Premiere – Yahoo

    Jussie Smollett Opens Up About Feeling ‘Disrespected’ During the ‘Special Forces’ Season Premiere

    TicketSmarter Fall Entertainment Guide – Eastern Illinois University Athletics

    TicketSmarter Fall Entertainment Guide – Eastern Illinois University Athletics

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
    STELLA Automotive AI Appoints Fred Seidelman as Chief Technology Officer – Yahoo Finance

    STELLA Automotive AI Appoints Fred Seidelman as New Chief Technology Officer

    Saving Energy and Money with Smart Technology – Terms of Service with Clare Duffy – Podcast on CNN Podcasts – CNN

    Saving Energy and Money with Smart Technology – Terms of Service with Clare Duffy – Podcast on CNN Podcasts – CNN

    Four Strategic Signals Technology Leaders Are Tuning In To – SPONSOR CONTENT FROM ARM – Harvard Business Review

    Four Essential Strategic Signals Every Technology Leader Should Watch

    Virginia Tech hosts annual New Music + Technology Festival this week – Cardinal News

    Virginia Tech Kicks Off Exciting Annual New Music and Technology Festival This Week

    Why I gave the world wide web away for free | Tim Berners-Lee – The Guardian

    Why I Decided to Make the World Wide Web Free for Everyone | Tim Berners-Lee

    From shale to steam: Fossil fuel technology boosts clean geothermal energy – Washington Examiner

    From Shale to Steam: How Fossil Fuel Technology is Powering a Clean Geothermal Energy Revolution

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
Earth-News
No Result
View All Result
Home Entertainment

What are the positives and negatives of consuming caffeine?

February 20, 2024
in Entertainment
What are the positives and negatives of consuming caffeine?
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Research carried out by scientists at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States have found that excessive consumption of caffeine can pose certain health risks.

The FDA has provided guidelines on caffeine consumption, advising against high intake levels, especially in children and individuals with certain health conditions. According to the FDA, caffeine can be part of a healthy diet for most people, but too much caffeine may pose a danger to your health.

What are the benefits of consuming caffeine?​

According to the FDA, caffeine can be part of a healthy diet for most people, but too much caffeine may pose a danger to your health. This depends on factors such as body weight, medications taken and individual sensitivity. The question of “too much” varies from person to person.

Caffeine is a natural substance, found in the leaves and fruit of more than 60 plants, most notably, tea and coffee plants. Despite the clear association to tea and coffee, caffeine is actually present in a variety of beverages, including some soft drinks, as well as some foods, including energy bars.

As a natural ingredient, caffeine offers a variety of health benefits, with studies from Johns Hopkins Medicine in Maryland, US associating it with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and kidney disease.

Caffeine also offers potential mental and emotional benefits when enjoyed in the form of a cup of tea or coffee.

“Coffee provides a great ritual, and really brings people together in their daily routines,” says Howey Gill, head of coffee at Grind. “Sitting down in a buzzing café, chatting, with the noise of espresso machines, customers and music – people love this vibe. At home, it provides this amazing ritual for us. Regardless of what’s going on in our lives it provides this little moment of constancy where we take a second to do whatever it is we do to make our cup of coffee. For me that’s pouring a big v60 for me and my partner in the exact same spot in the kitchen.”

Many consume caffeine as it’s a natural stimulant, meaning it increases activity in the brain and nervous system. It also increases the circulation of chemicals such as cortisol and adrenaline in the body, helping to keep you alert and feeling active. However, the FDA is quick to point out that caffeine consumption is not a substitute for sleep.

“Caffeine is a stimulant, which may cause you to be more alert and awake, but it is not a substitute for sleep. Typically, it can take four to six hours for your body to metabolise half of what you consumed. So, a cup of coffee at dinner may keep you awake at bedtime.”

Caffeine consumption 2 - GettyImages-Betsie Van der MeerWhat are the positives and negatives of consuming caffeine? GettyImages/Betsie Van der Meer

How much caffeine is it safe to consume each day?​

For healthy adults, the FDA has cited 400 milligrams a day, equivalent to between four and five cups of coffee, as an amount not generally associated with dangerous, negative effects. However, there is a wide variation in both how sensitive people are to the effects of caffeine and how fast they metabolise it. There are also variations in the strength of the coffee itself.

The FDA has not set a level for children, but the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) discourages the consumption of caffeine and other stimulants by children and adolescents, and it’s important to include energy drinks, which contain caffeine, in this assessment.

“Energy drinks often have more caffeine than an espresso and a lot of sugar,” said Tamara S. Hannon, a member of the AAP Committee on Nutrition. “Drinking these beverages can cause anxiety, hyperactivity, inattention, sensation-seeking and poor decision-making.”

What are the downsides to consuming caffeine?​

According to the FDA, overconsumption of caffeine can cause insomnia, jitters, anxiety, fast heart rate, an upset stomach, nausea and headaches.

However, in extreme cases, toxic effects, including seizures, can occur following rapid consumption of around 1200 milligrams of caffeine or 0.15 tablespoons of pure caffeine in the form of a tablet, powder or liquid.

The FDA warns that, “pure and highly concentrated caffeine products present a significant public health threat and have contributed to at least two deaths in the United States.”

“Just one teaspoon of pure powdered caffeine can contain the same amount of caffeine as 28 cups of coffee”

The risk of caffeine overdose increases as the concentration of caffeine in the product increases, meaning even small dosages of a highly concentrated product could lead to dangerous effects. According to the FDA, “Just one teaspoon of pure powdered caffeine can contain the same amount of caffeine as 28 cups of coffee, and a half cup of a liquid highly concentrated caffeine product contains the equivalent of more than 20 cups of coffee. These are toxic amounts that can have serious health consequences.”

How can you tell how much caffeine is in a product?​

Packaged foods will often provide clear information on how much caffeine, if any, is contained within the product. However some products do not but there resources, such as the online database Caffeine Informer, which provide estimates for the caffeine content of certain products, including tea and coffee, so these could be used as a guide.

Does decaffeinated mean no caffeine?​

Despite the very fair assumption that ‘decaffeinated’ means no caffeine, teas and coffees labelled ‘decaffeinated’ have less caffeine than regular coffee, but not no caffeine. Decaffeinated coffee typically contains between 2 and 15 milligrams in an eight-ounce cup. The FDA therefore recommends that you also avoid decaffeinated coffee if you react to caffeine in a negative way.

Learn more about healthy beverage options as part of our ‘Functional food and drink’ panel at FoodNavigator’s upcoming Positive Nutrition​ event 12-14 March 2024.

Positive Nutrition

>>> Read full article>>>
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source : FoodNavigator – https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2024/02/19/What-are-the-positives-and-negatives-of-consuming-caffeine?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tags: entertainmentNegativesPositives
Previous Post

Fireside chat with cocoa bosses from West Africa gets heated as they warn markets will have to pay

Next Post

NPD Trend Tracker: From mandarin orange juice to AI-generated recipes

Atlanta Braves Manager Brian Snitker Moving to ‘Advisory Role’ – FOX Sports

Atlanta Braves Manager Brian Snitker Moving to ‘Advisory Role’ – FOX Sports

October 1, 2025
The sleepy SF neighborhood that just became one of the world’s coolest – SFGATE

The sleepy SF neighborhood that just became one of the world’s coolest – SFGATE

October 1, 2025
The “stuck economy,” tariffs and Wall Street – marketplace.org

How Tariffs and Wall Street Are Strangling the Economy’s Growth

October 1, 2025
LSU Theatre’s season opener: A handkerchief discovered by a lovesick suitor adds up to hilarity – The Advocate

Love, Laughter, and a Lost Handkerchief: LSU Theatre’s Season Opener Promises Hilarious Fun

October 1, 2025
Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program – Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | CMS (.gov)

Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program – Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | CMS (.gov)

October 1, 2025
Ex-NATO head on Russia: ‘We cannot change Putin’s mind’ – DW

Ex-NATO head on Russia: ‘We cannot change Putin’s mind’ – DW

October 1, 2025
PFAS in East Selah drinking water – Washington State Department of Ecology (.gov)

Alarming PFAS Contamination Discovered in East Selah Drinking Water

October 1, 2025
Science Expo – Northern Public Radio

Discover the Wonders of Science at the Exciting Expo!

October 1, 2025
Science and artificial intelligence could help personalize brain stimulation for smokers – News-Medical

How Science and AI Are Transforming Personalized Brain Stimulation to Help Smokers Quit

October 1, 2025
Review: What’s good at new prime-cuts steakhouse in Virginia Beach – Yahoo

Review: What’s good at new prime-cuts steakhouse in Virginia Beach – Yahoo

October 1, 2025

Categories

Archives

October 2025
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031  
« Sep    
Earth-News.info

The Earth News is an independent English-language daily published Website from all around the World News

Browse by Category

  • Business (20,132)
  • Ecology (845)
  • Economy (866)
  • Entertainment (21,740)
  • General (17,348)
  • Health (9,910)
  • Lifestyle (879)
  • News (22,149)
  • People (868)
  • Politics (877)
  • Science (16,076)
  • Sports (21,367)
  • Technology (15,849)
  • World (849)

Recent News

Atlanta Braves Manager Brian Snitker Moving to ‘Advisory Role’ – FOX Sports

Atlanta Braves Manager Brian Snitker Moving to ‘Advisory Role’ – FOX Sports

October 1, 2025
The sleepy SF neighborhood that just became one of the world’s coolest – SFGATE

The sleepy SF neighborhood that just became one of the world’s coolest – SFGATE

October 1, 2025
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

Go to mobile version