What happens to caffeine in the body?
- Adrenalin release
- Heart rate and blood pressure
- Depth and rate of breathing
- Blood sugar levels
- Blood cholesterol levels
- Stomach acid secretion
- Urination
- Appetite suppression
The effects of caffeine on the Central Nervous System (CNS)
The following table gives a guide of what can happen to your body when you consume low levels of caffeine, and when you consume a level more than your body can tolerate:
The caffeine content of drinks varies considerably with the strength of the drink and the type of brewing process. There is also variation with the plant variety, conditions of growth and harvesting, roasting and drying procedures.
The information below enables you to estimate your daily total caffeine intake.
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What are the effects?
To be safe, limit caffeine intake to less than 200mg per day. A good rule of thumb is to not exceed 4 caffeine drinks / serves per day. For example: 2 cups of instant coffee, 1 cup of tea and a can of diet cola. The caffeine in these 4 drinks is about 210mg. Try having a glass of water for each caffeine drink throughout the day.
Because caffeine can suppress the appetite, it is vital that you do not replace morning tea or afternoon tea with a caffeine drink. Skipping these mid-meals promotes slowing of your metabolism and overeating at the next meal.
How much caffeine do you consume each day?