03/12/2024

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Everything you should know about caffeine intoxication

For many Americans, a morning routine is not complete without a cup of joe. The National Coffee Association (NCA) reports the average American drinks just over three cups daily. And some people opt to get their caffeine through energy drinks or caffeine pills.

While everyone’s tolerance is different, there is a limit to how much caffeine people can have in their systems. Jittery fingers and a racing heartbeat are common signs that you’re over-caffeinated. In rarer scenarios, an overconsumption of caffeine can lead to a state called caffeine intoxication or caffeine overdose.

Caffeine intoxication occurs when a person has dangerously high levels of caffeine in the system. It creates a spectrum of unpleasant and severe symptoms, such as trouble breathing and seizures. There are a few cases where people have died from caffeine intoxication.

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