Caffeine Content Of Drinks

Caffeine is a stimulant that works by acting on the brain and nervous system to increase energy and focus. While caffeine is generally safe for most adults to enjoy its benefits, the substance can also have drawbacks ranging from anxiety and digestive issues to more serious problems like heart palpitations and even death in rare cases. It’s for the possible risks why it’s important to know how much caffeine you’re consuming to limit yourself to the recommended intake of no more than 400 mg per day.

Caffeine is naturally found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cacao pods, kola nuts, yerba maté, and guarana berries, among several other plant species. Thanks to modern science, the stimulant can also be synthetically produced in food labs. It’s by way of those sources that caffeine is found in beverages. Some of the most common drinks with caffeine are provided in the table below to help you make an informed decision about your consumption.

COFFEE¹Caffeine content can vary depending on the brewing time and water temperature, as well as the roast level and grind size of coffee beans.

TEA²Caffeine content can vary depending on the brewing time and water temperature, as well as the growing conditions, time of harvest, and the part of the plant that’s used for tea.

SODA

ENERGY DRINKS

OTHER

NOTE:
Drinks are the most common intake method of caffeine and the most troublesome because they typically contain high levels of the stimulant and it’s easy to consume them in large quantities. Caffeine, however, can also be found in an assortment of gum, mints, candy, chocolate, protein bars, breakfast cereal, diet pills, workout supplements, and over-the-counter pain relievers and decongestants, among other products. While the dosage of caffeine in those items is generally less than what’s present in most caffeinated beverages, the caffeine content can quickly add up and result in overconsumption. As such, those sources should also be taken into consideration.

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