The dangers of too much caffeine consumption!

What are the most popular drinks we serve when we have some guests at home or at a party? They are tea, coffee, soda and energy drinks. Right?

Did you know that caffeine is a natural psychoactive substance present in all of these popular drinks.

So, Is caffeine good or bad?

According to many studies, moderate intake of caffeine can have a variety of health benefits. It can lower the risk of certain cancers, several brain conditions and liver problems.

Does that mean we should consume more and more coffee to keep ourselves fit?

No, you all must have heard “Excess of anything is Bad”. To know the safe limits of caffeine consumption, watch our video How much caffeine is too much (link attached in the description)

So, how bad is it for our health?

Just like some medicines, too much caffeine can cause certain health problems. These problems can range from mild to severe, depending on the consumption of caffeine intake and sensitivity of an individual

Mild side effects of caffeine include:

• Feeling of being restless
• Trouble in sleeping
• Increased frequency of urination
• Feeling irritated at all times
• Frequent muscle twitching
• Faster or irregular heartbeat
• Upset Stomach

Severe side effects of caffeine include:

• State of being confused
• Feeling of Hallucination: Seeing or hearing things that are not there
• Seizures
• Heart problems
• Muscle damage

So, should you stop drinking coffee from today?

No, you might have heard about withdrawal symptoms. If you are regular at caffeine consumption and you will stop drinking caffeine suddenly, you might experience withdrawal symptoms. They could be headaches, feeling exhausted or tired all day, and trouble concentrating.

These symptoms typically begin 12 to 24 hours after the last intake. They reach their peak in 1 to 2 days, and may last for up to 1 week.

So remember, to avoid these symptoms, it's best to reduce your caffeine intake gradually instead of quitting all at once.

Source:- 1. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/271707#the-effects-of-caffeine-can-vary 

                2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519490/