Blog Post

What's All the Buzz About Caffeine?

  • By proadAccountId-418007
  • 24 Apr, 2019

Do you love that first cup of coffee in the morning? Well you're not alone. The number of Americans who drink a cup of coffee daily is the highest it's been in six years. According to Reuters, a study commissioned by the National Coffee Association surveyed 3,000 Americans about their coffee drinking habits. The survey found that 64 percent of Americans drink a cup of coffee every day, up from 62 percent in 2017, and the highest percentage since 2012.

The majority of Americans drink coffee—around 83 percent—and did you know the average American spends $1,110 on coffee annually?

From a health perspective, according to scientists at the Mayo Clinic, consumption of up to 400 mg of caffeine is safe (not necessarily healthy) for most adults. That's roughly the amount of caffeine in four cups of brewed coffee, 10 cans of cola, or two "energy shot" drinks.

But too much caffeine may pose a danger to your health. Depending on factors such as body weight, medications you may take, and individual sensitivity, “too much” can vary from person to person.

Certain conditions tend to make people more sensitive to caffeine’s effects, as can some medications. In addition, if you’re pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, or are concerned about another condition or medication, we recommend talking to your health care provider about whether you need to limit caffeine consumption.

And while the FDA has not set a level for children, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that adolescents aged 12–18 years should not exceed 100 mg of caffeine a day. So a single 8-ounce Red Bull with 9.5 mg of caffeine per ounce has nearly 80 mg of caffeine.

So be smart about your caffeine consumption!
By proadAccountId-418007 May 19, 2023
Weinstein Chiropractic & Wellness Center is a chiropractic office serving Fairfield, CT. Click here to learn more about how often you should get chiropractic adjustments!
By proadAccountId-418007 August 18, 2021
Do you suffer from chiropractic headaches? Click to learn the signs and symptoms or call for a consultation from Weinstein Chiropractic today.
By proadAccountId-418007 November 9, 2020
Learn all about the health benefits of Ginger! Stay up to date on the latest wellness and chiropractic news with Weinstein Chiropractic's blog.
By proadAccountId-418007 October 21, 2020
Explore the many health benefits of Vitamin D and talk to your doctor about your supplement plan. Click to read more.
By proadAccountId-418007 December 12, 2019
To my Fairfield friends, neighbors and patients, I would like to thank you for your continued support and commitment to our office.
By proadAccountId-418007 February 6, 2019
Suffer from migraines? Click to read ways you can relieve your migraine pain. Follow our wellness blog for more tips and tricks for feeling great.
By proadAccountId-418007 September 13, 2018
Click to read our 3 Great Tips for a Healthy Spine from Weinstein Chiropractic. Follow our wellness blog to stay up to date on the latest news and trends.
By proadAccountId-418007 August 17, 2018
Do you or a loved on suffer from bed wetting? Weinstein Chiropractic offers more insight on why this may be happening. Click to read more.
By proadAccountId-418007 August 8, 2018
Discover the many health benefits of Turmeric. Stay informed and up to date with Weinstein Chiropractic's blog. Read more.
By lemaster@digitalproductsuite.com February 21, 2018
Back injuries are a common occurrence – but it doesn't have to be something you’re susceptible to.
Show More
Share by: