Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Published : October 5, 2017 11:35 AM IST
You just love coffee so we understand if you have a couple of cups extra in a day. But you can end up with a serious case of jitters if you overdose on caffeine along with those dark chocolates and other caffeinated drinks. Caffeine can stimulate your central nervous system, making you feel more awake and alert than ever. However, in large doses caffeine can make you feel super anxious and hyper-alert. It can also trigger the release of the hormone adrenaline which can increase your heart rate. Nutritionist Priya Kathpalnot only tells you how you can undo the effects of caffeine overdose but also tells you how much caffeine should you be consuming in a day.
How much caffeine is too much caffeine?
The daily recommended amount of caffeine is 400mg in a day which is almost equal to four cups. Yes, everyone has a different tolerance to caffeine but you are not going to feel too well if you go over 400mg of caffeine in a day. Here are 5 reasons you must give up caffeine today.
What should you do if you had too much coffee?
The best way to avoid the side effects of caffeine overdose is to not have it in the first place. But if you feel you have had, here are a few things you can do:
If you experience other symptoms like chest pain, difficulty in breathing, confusion, vomiting or irregular heartbeat it is time that you take some medical help. Doctors use several methods to draw the caffeine out from your body like using a laxative. Here's how you can deal with the withdrawal symptoms of caffeine addiction.
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