Energy Drinks Are Often Criticised Because Of Their Caffeine Content, But Is The Caffeine In An Energy Drin Really Different From The Caffeine In Your Coffee?

Disclaimer:

The information and recommendations discussed are intended for healthy adults and do not apply to children and adolescents under 18, or to pregnant or breastfeeding women.

• A 250 ml can of Red Bull contains around 80 mg of caffeine, while a typical cup of coffee can easily contain around 100 mg or more depending on the type and preparation.
• What matters is not simply whether caffeine comes from coffee or an energy drink, but the dose, frequency of intake, individual tolerance, and total caffeine consumed throughout the day.
• Too much caffeine can cause unpleasant effects such as increased heart rate, jitters, anxiety and sleep disturbances.
• For most healthy adults, the FDA cites 400 mg of caffeine per day as an amount not generally associated with negative effects.
• So rather than automatically labelling energy drinks as “dangerous”, look at the caffeine dose and your total daily intake.