2024-03-20 18:49:00
It is well known that caffeine promotes wakefulness and alertness, improving cognitive performance. Associated with a risk of heart disease, diabetes, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and depression.
Responses to caffeine vary and it may not be beneficial for everyone depending on their medical or mental health conditions. Tolerance to caffeine can develop, leading to reduced effects and possible caffeine withdrawal problems.
Caffeine is a psychoactive drug very similar to cocaine with risks of dependence, withdrawal and toxicity. Caffeine overdose is possible and specific health claims related to caffeinated products lack concrete evidence.
Caffeine can positively influence mood in the short term, but can worsen mood and mental health upon discontinuation. Caffeine intake disrupts sleep, increases anxiety symptoms, and moderation is key to mental well-being.
Safe caffeine intake in adults is up to 400 mg per day, with caution in children and pregnant people. Symptoms such as nervousness, palpitations, nausea and restlessness indicate excessive caffeine consumption.
Ongoing studies are focused on clarifying the health benefits related to caffeine, ideal doses and possible confounding variables, however research questions the possible benefits or whether these are influenced by other factors such as lifestyle.
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