{"id":5357,"date":"2022-07-21T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=5357"},"modified":"2022-07-21T10:28:40","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T10:28:40","slug":"how-much-caffeine-is-too-much","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/how-much-caffeine-is-too-much\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Caffeine is Too Much??"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s def possible to have too much caffeine. On top of that, certain situations \u2014 like coffee on an empty stomach \u2014 can give caffeine a bad rap, even when it\u2019s really the other things at play causing the problems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>All this said, I\u2019m pro caffeine, just in moderation. Too much caffeine is going to literally jack you up, especially consuming too much at one time. But how much is too much? I\u2019ve got you, girl.<\/p>\n<h2>Your recommended daily dose of caffeine<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/spilling-beans-how-much-caffeine-too-much\">The FDA says<\/a> people shouldn\u2019t have more than 400 mg of caffeine each day. That\u2019s roughly equal to four eight-ounce cups of coffee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Note that we\u2019re saying eight-ounce cups. That\u2019s pretty small. And if you opt for an energy drink, be extra careful. A lot of options can have as much as 250 mg of caffeine in one eight-ounce serving.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Is going over that cap really a big deal? If you only do it every once in a while, probably not. But if you do it too much, you risk caffeine toxicity.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, even a single day with too much caffeine can leave you with some pretty unwelcome side effects.<\/p>\n<h2>Side effects of excess caffeine<\/h2>\n<p>No surprise here: one of the main issues with too much caffeine is sleep problems. Besides insomnia, though, too much caffeine <a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/how-much-caffeine-is-too-much\/\">can cause<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Jitters<\/li>\n<li>Anxiousness<\/li>\n<li>Dehydration<\/li>\n<li>High blood pressure<\/li>\n<li>Heart palpitations<\/li>\n<li>An upset stomach<\/li>\n<li>Heartburn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Clearly, too much caffeine can cause a bunch of problems that leave you feeling way worse than you started. You\u2019d probably didn\u2019t want to trade that tiredness for the side effect you\u2019re feeling, right?<\/p>\n<p>To help you avoid these nasty side effects, I recommend:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"has-normal-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Mixing in other stuff with caffeine. <\/strong>Consider what you consume along with your caffeine. I love matcha green tea because it has caffeine, but it also has L-theanine, which has a calming effect. Or you could always add some ashwagandha into the mix to ward off jitters.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Timing your consumption. <\/strong>When you have coffee or tea on an empty stomach, it can upset your digestive system. If you start your day with caffeine, eat something with it. This could be as simple as a quick shake with <a href=\"https:\/\/my.lovesweatfitness.com\/collections\/lsf-nutrition\">our protein powder<\/a> or a banana. Then, mind your caffeine intake at night. It can take your body as long as six hours to metabolize even half of the caffeine you\u2019ve consumed. If you\u2019ve been having sleep problems, you might be able to blame your afternoon consumption. Some people are more sensitive to caffeine than others, so pay attention. If cutting out caffeine after noon helps you get good sleep, that\u2019s well worth it.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoiding too much at once. <\/strong>Too much caffeine can literally be toxic. And even when you don\u2019t reach potentially health-hazardous levels, a lot all at once is often behind the jitters or nausea. Stick with about 75-160 mg at a time. That\u2019s roughly one or two eight-ounce cups of coffee. Wait for about half an hour and see how you feel. If you\u2019re still pooped, you can always have more. But there\u2019s no way to undo too much caffeine other than to wait it out (yikes).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Getting smart about where your caffeine comes from. <\/strong>Some caffeine sources (looking at you, energy drinks and pre-workout) have so much that your risk for side effects is already super high. To give your body a boost without having to pay for it, look to natural caffeine sources like matcha green tea, smaller cups of coffee, or our <a href=\"https:\/\/my.lovesweatfitness.com\/products\/pep-rally\">NEW! Pep Rally Energy Boost<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Just the right amount of Pep!<\/h2>\n<p>We created Pep Rally so you could get caffeine from some of the best natural sources out there. Our new boost has 80 mg of caffeine per scoop so it\u2019ll put some pep in your step without jitters or any of that junk. If you\u2019re really needing to pump it up, you could do two scoops for 160 mg of caffeine. Even then, you won\u2019t be exchanging tiredness for other side effects. In fact, Pep Rally also contains an amino acid called L-theanine that specifically combats anxiousness and stress!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On top of that, we\u2019ve packed it with other key natural ingredients for long-lasting energy like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lovesweatfitness.com\/benefits-of-matcha-green-tea\/\">Matcha green tea<\/a><\/li>\n<li>B vitamins<\/li>\n<li>Ginseng<\/li>\n<li>Maca root<\/li>\n<li>Guarana seed<\/li>\n<li>Ashwagandha<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Basically, it\u2019s a healthier way to enjoy caffeine. So whenever you need it, summon the <a href=\"https:\/\/my.lovesweatfitness.com\/products\/pep-rally\">Pep Rally<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/my.lovesweatfitness.com\/products\/pep-rally\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"464\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PepRally_Blog-1-1024x464-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/lovesweatfitness.com\/how-much-caffeine-is-too-much\/\">How Much Caffeine is Too Much??<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/lovesweatfitness.com\">Love Sweat Fitness<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s def possible to have too much caffeine. On top of that, certain situations \u2014 like coffee on an empty stomach \u2014 can give caffeine a bad rap, even when it\u2019s really the other things at play causing the problems.\u00a0 All this said, I\u2019m pro caffeine, just in moderation. 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