Learn the facts about caffeine abuse |
• Consuming more than 500 milligrams of caffeine a day can cause irritability, nervousness, anxiety, insomnia, ulcers, tremors, headaches, diarrhea and rapid heart rate. |
• Two 16-ounce cups of Starbucks coffee can put you over the recommended safe daily amount of caffeine. |
• Combining coffee with other sources of caffeine, such as carbonated beverages, energy drinks, caffeine pills or supplements, diet pills or other drugs could cause serious illness. |
• Too much caffeine can create an unwanted cycle of chronic sleep loss, resulting in sleep deprivation. |