Caffeine is an alkaloid found naturally in foods such as coffee beans, tea and chocolate. Because it is a stimulant in the body, it mostly affects the nervous system. The positive effects of caffeine consumption are mainly related to psychomotor speed, but it is suggested that the withdrawal mechanism works in individuals who consume caffeine habitually. Since caffeine acts as a stimulant, its psychoactive effects and withdrawal symptoms for those who use it habitually make the use of caffeine more obligatory than just the sense of taste. At this point, attention should be paid to the amount. Caffeine addiction starts with chocolate at a young age, continues with cola drinks and reaches an advanced level with coffee. Due to these positive and negative effects on the body, the reliable intake dose should not be exceeded. So how much is this dose and if we come to the question of how much caffeine is in which food; The amount of caffeine in foods varies according to the preparation of the food, the method of production, and the amount of food consumed. The diversity of tea and coffee plants also affects the amount of caffeine. We get about 85 mg of caffeine with a 220-240 ml cup of coffee, about 24 mg with a 220-240 ml cup of tea, and about 8 mg from a 30-gram piece of chocolate. Well, let's see how much we need caffeine, this need is sensitivity to caffeine; The frequency of consumption depends on many factors such as the amount taken regularly, body weight and physical conditions, so it varies from person to person. However, many studies have indicated that the amount of caffeine that can be safely consumed for adults is 300 mg per day (about 3-4 cups of coffee or 5-6 large cups of tea). As I come to the end of my article, I remind you of Paraselsus's saying, "It is the dose that separates the drug from the poison" and recommends caffeine intake, but I remind you to pay attention to the dose.
I wish everyone a healthy day.
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