How Much is Too Much Caffeine?

How much is too much caffeine? The Food and Drug Administration recommends no more than 400mg of caffeine daily for a healthy adult, which is equivalent to drinking about 4-5, 8-oz cups of coffee. The average American has a coffee mug that typically holds at least 16-oz. There are various factors impacting caffeine content of beverages including how coffee beans or tea leaves are processed and brewed. Additionally, everyone’s caffeine limits are different, some individuals take medications that might warrant limiting caffeine intake further or need to reduce consumption for other health reasons.

Curious about the caffeine content in your favorite beverages? Check out the slideshow featuring commons caffeinated beverages.

Interested in learning more about caffeine? Read this week’s issue of The Well, available for free on substack.