What's All the Buzz About Caffeine?
| Do you
love that first cup of coffee in the morning? Well you're not alone. The
number of Americans who drink a cup of coffee daily is the highest it's been
in six years. According to Reuters, a study commissioned by the National
Coffee Association surveyed 3,000 Americans about their coffee drinking
habits. The survey found that 64 percent of Americans drink a cup of
coffee every day
, up from 62 percent in 2017, and the highest
percentage since 2012. |
But
too much caffeine may pose a danger to your health. Depending on factors such
as body weight, medications you may take, and individual sensitivity, “too
much” can vary from person to person.
Certain conditions tend to make people more sensitive to caffeine’s effects, as
can some medications. In addition, if you’re pregnant, trying to become
pregnant, or breastfeeding, or are concerned about another condition or
medication, we recommend talking to your health care provider about whether you
need to limit caffeine consumption.
And while the FDA has not set a level for children, the American Academy of
Pediatrics recommends that adolescents aged 12–18 years should not exceed 100
mg of caffeine a day. So a single 8-ounce Red Bull with 9.5 mg of caffeine per
ounce has nearly 80 mg of caffeine.
So be smart about your caffeine consumption!
