what is a safe level of caffeine?

Question

i lead a very busy life up at 6 every morning never in bed much before 12 every night.I work full time with children and it seems only red bull (about 7 cans aday) and pro plus get me through each day i know this is to much but what is enough

Answer 1

Caffeine is often unfairly criticized. It is actually very safe when used sensibly, that is, if you experience side effects, cut back.

People vary quite a lot in their sensitivity to caffeine. Watch for symptoms such as elevated heart rate or inability to get to sleep when you need to.

Caffeine is one of the most studied substances and there appears to be no long-term issues with its use.

A good source for dosage and health information is the book, The Caffeine Advantage (I can get the authors if you want). This book summarizes mainstream medical research, e.g. Journal of American Pharmacology, and debunks unfounded warnings by health-nuts.

If you don't like coffee or are concerned about ingredients in Red Bull, caffeine tablets have some advantages. First, you know the dosage, and second, you can eliminate bathroom stops from large amounts of liquids.

Answer 2

Eat only when u r hungry.

Eat nourishing food with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables being part of it. Chew each morsel at least 32 times. This will activate signal to the brain as soon as u have had enough. Besides this change in eating style, take regular light exercises and brisk walks every day. U will be able to gain/shed all extra weight gracefully and in a reasonable time span. No food or drink in between the food and not more than three meals a day, unless u r diabetic.

Answer 3

It is wise to find another sloution about drinking that red bull or any of those caffeine drinks. Any thing that gets your heart to a excessive rate is not good for any one. especailly when your depending on it. Be very careful because it can be addicting as well. And sometimes when you feel like it is just not enough can lead to other things. Any that you do for a habit can always be addicting. I no what you mean sometimes we just need that boost. Maybe you not getting enough sleep or maybe you not getting a good nights rest. When going to bed at night try and find away to think about good things with out worries when you rest if possible. Sometimes even though you think your rested your not cause you go to bed with way to many things on your mind

Answer 4

0 is the level of caffeine you should attempt to put in your system.
Energy drinks like Red bull are nothing more than caffeine hits.
They are a menace, in fact and are much abused. 7 per day is a caffeine addiction and when you try to get off you will have headaches, lethargy and feel like the proverbial.

Reduce it slowly, get off and stay off. reorganize your work schedule and stop burning the candle at both ends otherwise your medication might get stronger and your freedom restricted whilst you are under therapy. Follow?

Answer 5

7 cans of Red Bull AND pro plus!!! Jesus!!

Sounds like you have become a little too dependent on it now. Suggest you taking a multi-vitamin or Iron (vitamin B) tablet which will give you a healthy boost.

Maybe a visit to the doctors may help, if you can fit it in?!

Answer 6

This site will tell you how much caffeine it will take to kill you:

http://www.energyfiend.com/death-by-caffeine/

According to the site, it says it would take over 100 cans of Red Bull to kill a 150 pound person. Of course, you'd die of overhydration (hyponatremia) before you'd die of the caffeine.

That said, too much caffeine can really affect your health and mood. You may try to wean yourself off the Red Bull slowly.

Answer 7

200mg/a day.get some r&r sleep or you'll be in the hospital from wearing yourself out(mono).Then your kids Will wonder,"where's mommy".u can run yourself down like that.I did and passed out.........drink a Mountain Dew in the mornings only(highest in caffeine soft drinks).Try to get to sleep by 9-10 ....nite nite.

Answer 8

I used to live off those energy drinks and it almost killed me...and I aint fukin with you. Fever, cold chills, body aches, hands turned blue, threw up, dizzy, slept for 12 hours....etc. Caffiene overdose, it's not good hunny.....stick to one a day if you must, try taking something healthy for you like vitamins......b12, or b complex vitamins are excellent, and b6 for natural energy. I use them and they work!!!!!!

Answer 9

10 mug black hot coffee per day

Answer 10

Forget caffine...you should be worried about cancer from the other ingredients...like sugar and artifitial flavors.