Having Too Much Caffeine

Caffeine is the bitter substance that occurs naturally in more than 60 plants. These plants include; coffee beans, tea leaves, kola nuts and cacao pods. Another type of caffeine is called synthetic caffeine (man-made), which is typically added to medications, foods and drinks. For example, pain relievers, cold medicines, and energy drinks like Redbull. 

Caffeine can affect your body in a variety of ways. Here are a few:

• Can affect your body’s metabolism, by stimulating your central nervous system (makes you feel more awake and boosts your energy)

• It is a diuretic, which means that it helps the body get rid of extra salt and water by urinating more

• Increases the release of acid in the stomach, causing the potential for heartburn and/or an upset stomach

• Increase in blood pressure

Now what happens when you have too much caffeine?

• Can cause health problems

• Restlessness

• Insomnia

• Headaches

• Dizziness

• Dehydration

• Anxiety

• Faster heart rate

Caffeine is not for everyone. There are some people who should avoid caffeine as much as possible. They include: those who are pregnant, who have a sleeping disorder, migraines, anxiety, ulcers, high blood pressure, and arrhythmia (problems with the rate of your heart).

Those who go through a caffeine withdrawal are those who consume it on a regular basis and then suddenly stop. When this happens there are some symptoms that will appear for a few days and then go away. 

• Headaches

• Drowsiness

• Irritability

• Nausea

• Trouble concentrating