Feeling Uncomfortable Without Coffee For 1 Day? Be Alert To "this Symptom", Too Much Caffeine, Be Careful Of Arrhythmia

A cup of fragrant coffee is a good companion for many office workers, and it is also a daily enjoyment! But have you been drinking coffee without a day and experiencing discomfort, such as headaches, fatigue or drowsiness, depression or irritability, difficulty concentrating, flu-like symptoms? The pharmacist reminds that if the self-assessment finds that three of the above symptoms exist at the same time, there may be "caffeine withdrawal symptoms".

Is caffeine good for the body? Wu Shanghua, a pharmacist at Taipei City United Hospital, explained in the Food and Drug Administration's "Drug and Food Safety Weekly Report": "The effects of caffeine on the body vary due to individual differences, intake and duration." He pointed out that usually 30-300 mg of caffeine is consumed Caffeine, at rest, can increase alertness and shorten reaction times, but heavy ingestion may trigger arrhythmias in more sensitive groups.

In addition, caffeine stimulates smooth muscle movement in the gastrointestinal tract, which may help improve constipation. However, women who consume too much caffeine may reduce bone density and increase the risk of fractures, especially those with insufficient calcium supplementation, and caffeine will also increase the amount and frequency of urination. If you have frequent urination, it is recommended to reduce the intake.

In order to avoid caffeine addiction and combat withdrawal symptoms, Wu Shanghua believes that the best way is to read the caffeine content label and calculate it. Wu Shanghua said, "People should be vigilant. Usually, withdrawal symptoms will occur within 1 day after the withdrawal or the intake is reduced to 100 mg per day, and it will last for 2 to 9 days. In the past, the higher the intake, the more uncomfortable symptoms. will get worse."

When withdrawal symptoms occur, use decaffeinated coffee, herbal tea and other beverages instead, or reduce caffeine by 10% every week, and keep a diary record. The Food and Drug Administration also reminded that in the face of the discomfort of withdrawal symptoms, you can find ways to regulate emotional stress, such as exercise, listening to music, and adequate rest, nourishing your spirits, and you can gradually reduce the irritability and irritability caused by withdrawal symptoms. tiredness.

How much caffeine can I take in a day? Wu Shanghua pointed out that the ability of liver enzymes to metabolize caffeine varies from person to person. In addition to differences in physical conditions, the appropriate intake of caffeine is also very different. The European Union recommends no more than 300 mg per day for adults and 200 mg for pregnant women; if there is a history of heart disease, gastrointestinal discomfort, insomnia and other problems, it should be avoided or reduced.

In addition, the public can distinguish the caffeine content of a cup through the red, yellow and green labels of freshly brewed coffee in the market: red means 1 cup contains more than 201 mg; yellow means 101-200 mg; green means less than 100 mg. In addition, caffeine is often added to comprehensive cold medicines to improve headache symptoms. If such medicines are combined with caffeinated drinks, it may cause heart palpitations, rapid heartbeat, stomach discomfort, diarrhea, insomnia and polyuria.

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