National Caffeine Awareness Month

 

What’s your morning routine look like? Most would say that it involves pouring themselves a cup of coffee. Sometimes even two or three, depending on the morning and needing that extra energy, but as we’ve heard in the past and continue to study, caffeine is something we should tread lightly with. Since March is Caffeine Awareness Month, now would be a good time to discuss, how much is too much? 

Based on studies, up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day is safe for most healthy adults. That is four cups of coffee, ten cans of cola or two energy drinks a day, all depending on the caffeine content per beverage. While those are healthy levels suggested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, they suggest that you exercise extreme caution when it comes to caffeine in a powder form. It can […]