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Caffeine Dependence Research
Women average around 110mg
Men
-To be clear, caffeine has been associated with many positive side effects. Research has connected this plant-derived stimulant to improved mood, relief from headaches, and reduced risk of other major medical issues such as strokes, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's. Drinking coffee has even been found to lower one's risk of death. Yet, some people experience negative issues as a result of their caffeine use or have difficulty coping without caffeine. Though rare, there have even been cases of caffeine overdose. (VeryWellMind)
-Caffeine is the most widely used drug worldwide. (VeryWellMind)
-Caffeine has various effects on the body which are potentially harmful to your health. For instance, research has found that it may trigger atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that can lead to other cardiovascular issues, if more than three cups per day are consumed. (VeryWellMind)
-Caffeine can also decrease your health by disturbing your sleep if it is consumed within six hours of bedtime. When you are sleep deprived, it makes it harder to function efficiently during the day. Sleep is also when your body heals, making it important for total health and immunity. (VeryWellMind)
-As caffeine is a stimulant, consuming too much can cause a cluster of symptoms associated with stimulation of the brain and nervous system. These symptoms include:
- Dizziness
- Feeling shaky
- Headache
- Increased blood pressure
- Nervousness
- Racing heart, or other heartbeat abnormalities
- Sleep issues
This type of addiction can even overlap with work addiction as some people use the stimulating effects of this substance to perform better at their job mentally and/or physically (!!! so relevant) (VeryWellMind)
-The magnitude of heritability for caffeine dependence markers is similar to those for nicotine and alcohol. (NCBI)
Espresso
145 mg caffeine per 50ml cup
Caffeinated beverage or energy drink
80 mg caffeine per 250ml cup
Instant coffee (1 teaspoon per cup)
80 mg caffeine per 250ml cup
Black tea
50 mg caffeine per 220ml cup
Cola drinks
36.4 mg caffeine per 375 ml can
Milk chocolate
10 mg caffeine per 50g bar
Long-term effects
Regular, heavy use of caffeine (such as more than 4 cups of coffee a day) may eventually cause:
anxiety
difficulty sleeping
ulcers
osteoporosis in post-menopausal women
irritability and headaches
dizziness and ringing in the ears
muscle tremor
weakness and fatigue
rapid heart rate and quickened breathing rate
poor appetite, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea
increased thirst, frequent urination or increased urine volume
irregular heart rate or rhythm
low blood pressure with faintness or falls
seizures, confusion or delirium.42
Withdrawal
Giving up caffeine after using it for a long time is challenging because the body has to get used to functioning without it. Withdrawal symptoms usually start within 12-24 hours after the last dose. The symptoms can last for around 2-7 days, or even longer for people who consume a lot.2
These symptoms can include:
headache
marked fatigue or drowsiness
nausea
anxiety/irritability
sweating
dysphoric, depressed mood or irritability
difficulty concentrating
flu-like symptoms (nausea, vomiting or muscle pain/stiffness).2
Read more about withdrawal
Sources
https://www.verywellmind.com/caffeine-addiction-4157287
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3777290/
