Are you used to drinking coffee or energy drinks to drive drowsiness? However, do you know what would happen if you consume too much caffeine? Let's find it out!

Excessive intake of caffeine will keep our brain awake and speed up our heartbeat. Besides, it will be difficult for us to fall asleep at night, and we will be emotionally unstable,  It can also become a factor for hypertension, stroke or myocardial infarction.

Excessive caffeine intake can stimulate the secretion of gastric acid, and ultimately it induces heartburn and gastritis in people with a bad stomach. Moreover, it can also prevent the absorption of iron and calcium, which can lead to ischemia and osteoporosis. 

The daily intake of caffeine for adults is 400mg or less. As for teenagers, the daily intake of caffeine is less than 2.5mg per kilogram of body weight (for example adolescents weighing 45kg x 2.5mg = 112.5mg or less). It is not recommended for pregnant women to take caffeine, but the most amount of caffeine that the pregnant women would be 300mg.

You do not need to quit caffeine right away. You can gradually reduce the amount of caffeine and try to dilute the coffee or switch to tea.

Any excessive consumption or drinking is bad for the body, so it is best if you drink an appropriate amount of caffeinated beverages.