John Myers
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Coffee is addictive – is that true?
- Depending on how strong the coffee is brewed and what type of coffee it is, there may be more or less caffeine in the coffee. Caffeine is a psychoactive substance.
- Basically, caffeine has the potential to be addictive. However, whether coffee makes a person addicted depends on several factors. Age, state of health, tolerance, and various circumstances can play a role.
- As with all psychoactive substances, withdrawal symptoms can occur after prolonged use. Not drinking coffee can result in fatigue, headaches, and irritability.
Addiction to coffee: how much caffeine is healthy?
- The recommended dose is 200 to 400 mg of caffeine per day. A cup of coffee contains an average of 80 mg of caffeine. So up to 5 cups, a day is safe.
- Caffeine overdose is also possible. Too much coffee increases the pulse, causing inner restlessness and shaky hands. Coffee is virtually impossible to overdose on, but excessive caffeine pills can be fatal.
