{"id":6991,"date":"2023-08-30T05:26:53","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T22:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6991"},"modified":"2023-08-30T05:26:53","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T22:26:53","slug":"how-much-caffeine-is-too-much","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6991","title":{"rendered":"How Much Caffeine Is Too Much?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p>Caffeine has a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/caffeine-and-its-effects-on-exercise-performance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">great qualities<\/a>: It makes getting through a day easier when you didn\u2019t sleep enough the night before and helps you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/caffeine-and-its-effects-on-exercise-performance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">give that workout your all<\/a>. But how much caffeine should you have per day?<\/p>\n<p>The benefits of caffeine are well researched. \u201cCaffeine improves both exercise performance and endurance so that you can train harder and longer,\u201d explains Paul Falcone, MS, senior scientist at BODi. \u201cIt also reduces something called the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/rpe-scale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rate of perceived exertion<\/a>, which means that exercise may actually feel easier after caffeine.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It is possible to lean too heavily on caffeine, though. Here\u2019s what you need to know about overdoing it and how to find a good balance that includes your favorite caffeinated foods and drinks, like coffee, chocolate, and pre-workout.<\/p>\n<h2>How Much Caffeine Can You Have Per Day?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/08153705\/how-much-caffeine-should-you-have-a-day-600-kitchen.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-163471\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/08153705\/how-much-caffeine-should-you-have-a-day-600-kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"Woman in Kitchen | how much caffeine should you have a day\" width=\"599\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You should always talk to your doctor about caffeine consumption for advice based on your state of health, but there are general guidelines:<\/p>\n<h2>How Much Caffeine Is Required to Overdose?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/08153713\/how-much-caffeine-should-you-have-a-day-600-overworked-employee.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-163472\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/08153713\/how-much-caffeine-should-you-have-a-day-600-overworked-employee.jpg\" alt=\"Overworked Employee | how much caffeine should you have a day\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It takes quite a lot of caffeine for it to be toxic, but you\u2019ll likely experience unpleasant side effects far sooner.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why even though \u201cthe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/spilling-beans-how-much-caffeine-too-much\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FDA estimates<\/a> that toxic effects may be observed when 1200 mg of caffeine are consumed in a short period of time,\u201d Falcone explains that most healthcare professionals \u201crecommend setting a limit around 400 mg.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>These numbers may not apply to everyone, though, since people\u2019s bodies process caffeine differently. \u201cSome people are more sensitive to caffeine than others,\u201d explains <a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/jimwhitefit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jim White<\/a>, RDN, ACSM EX-P, adding that these people can experience side effects at lower doses.<\/p>\n<p>And these symptoms <a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK519490\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">can be worse<\/a> in people who combine caffeine with tobacco or alcohol, he adds.<\/p>\n<h2>What Are the Side Effects of a Caffeine Overdose?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/08153657\/how-much-caffeine-should-you-have-a-day-600-in-bed.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-163470\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/08153657\/how-much-caffeine-should-you-have-a-day-600-in-bed.jpg\" alt=\"Woman in Bed | how much caffeine should you have a day\" width=\"601\" height=\"378\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Three things to be on the lookout for:<\/p>\n<h3>1. The usual suspects<\/h3>\n<p>If you have too much caffeine in a short amount of time, you may experience <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK519490\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">unpleasant side effects<\/a> like restlessness, irritability, or upset stomach.<\/p>\n<p>Take that caffeine dose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/best-time-day-drink-coffee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">too close to bedtime<\/a>, and you\u2019ll probably also have a hard time sleeping.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Tolerance<\/h3>\n<p>There are other downsides to using a lot of caffeine, especially if it\u2019s habitual.<\/p>\n<p>Using high doses of caffeine every day (over 400 mg) \u201ccan lead to tolerance (lessening of benefits) and psychological dependence,\u201d warns Falcone.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Withdrawal<\/h3>\n<p>High caffeine intake can also make it harder to give it up since \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK430790\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">headaches may occur<\/a> when reducing caffeine intake over a short period of time,\u201d Falcone says.<\/p>\n<p>But since we all process caffeine differently, Falcone underscores that \u201cit is important to gauge these symptoms for oneself and increase or decrease the amount of caffeine accordingly.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Will Drinking Pre-Workout Cause Me to Overdose on Caffeine?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/22125210\/Energize-Strawberry-Lemonade.770.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-143397\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/22125210\/Energize-Strawberry-Lemonade.770.jpg\" alt=\"Energize Strawberry Lemonade\" width=\"484\" height=\"484\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Short answer: probably not. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But you need to be mindful of your total caffeine intake for the day, just as you should be when considering whether to have that last cup of coffee.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs long as you are staying under that 400 mg of caffeine total, you should be safe,\u201d says Falcone.<\/p>\n<p>Some quick mental math can help you figure out where pre-workout fits in your caffeine intake. If you have a 16-ounce coffee every morning, that\u2019s about 200 mg of caffeine.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve already had your morning coffee, you can safely consume most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/pre-workout-vs-energy-drinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pre-workout supplements<\/a> since you\u2019ll clock in right at the 400 mg mark.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Watching Your Caffeine Intake<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/08153728\/how-much-caffeine-should-you-have-a-day-600-trash.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-163474\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/08153728\/how-much-caffeine-should-you-have-a-day-600-trash.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee Cup Being Thrown Away | how much caffeine should you have a day\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>First, you need to know how much caffeine you consume on an average day to watch your intake. Take stock of how many caffeinated beverages and foods you\u2019re consuming to get a baseline.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to be mindful of serving sizes \u2014 an 8-ounce cup of coffee averages <a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/171890\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">around 100 mg of caffeine<\/a>, but that\u2019s not what you\u2019re getting if you use a 12-ounce mug.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Check labels and know what to look for<\/h3>\n<p>Some pre-workout supplements may say \u201ccaffeine\u201d on the label, but you should know other ingredients that contain caffeine as well to know when you\u2019re consuming it.<\/p>\n<p>Green tea extract and cacao both indicate that a food or drink has caffeine in it.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Don\u2019t forget about foods<\/h3>\n<p>White underscores that you need to factor foods with caffeine into your daily consumption. Chocolate, coffee-flavored products, and some chewing gums contain caffeine.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Choose the caffeine you need<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re nearing the 400 mg of caffeine per day mark, you\u2019ll need to choose what you want or need to keep. Maybe you don\u2019t want to get rid of pre-workout before your workouts or coffee for its health benefits.<\/p>\n<p>In that case, Falcone suggests you may want to watch your consumption of soft drinks or energy drinks because they\u2019re often \u201csneaky sources of caffeine.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>4. Wait for that first cup of coffee<\/h3>\n<p>You may think a cup of coffee is just the thing you need when you first get up, but Falcone wants you to challenge that assumption.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPerhaps your morning grogginess stems from being <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/4-telltale-signs-of-dehydration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">a little dehydrated<\/a>, and a big glass of water may just do the trick,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Swap your coffee for tea<\/h3>\n<p>If you like both coffee and tea, opting for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/healthy-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tea<\/a> can lower your caffeine consumption.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTea will typically have half the caffeine of coffee,\u201d Falcone says. A regular 8-ounce cup of green tea (not matcha) has <a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/171917\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">30 mg of caffeine<\/a> compared to coffee\u2019s 100 mg.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caffeine has a lot of great qualities: It makes getting through a day easier when you didn\u2019t sleep enough the night before and helps you give that workout your all. But how much caffeine should you have per day? 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