The basics of caffeine safety
Caffeine isthe most commonly used psychoactive legal drug in the world.
Always call 911 for seizures or other serious symptoms.
Aneight oz cupof coffee usually has about 100 mg or less caffeine.
10,000 - 14,000 mg of caffeineis considered to be a lethal dose by the FDA.
Today, my plastic container of Nutricost caffeine pills sits in the corner of my medicine cabinet.
While bottles of 100 mg caffeine pills are available, its rare to see smaller doses.
This came less than three years after the FDAissued warning lettersto some caffeine powder producers in 2015.
One favorite fact thrown around in headlines is that a teaspoon of pure caffeine powder can be fatal.
Also, I enjoy the hyperawareness verging on mania which comes from taking a full dose at once.
Being addicted to caffeine pills and disliking coffee is also quite unintentionally antisocial.
In liquid form, the drug constitutes one of humanitys most unifying routine experiences.
The way I take it, Im usually dry swallowing a small white pill in silence.
The vast majority of coffee cups are stilldisposableand bad for the environment, as well.
Firstly, know that everyone will think you are a monster.
The social stigma is easily the most difficult part.
As with most things in life, if you buy in bulk, its cheaper.
Surpassing it is quite uncomfortable for many, and youll feel more jittery and anxious than awake.
The undesirability of caffeine pills and the appeal of coffee are difficult to argue against.
This article was originally published in 2018 and updated on March 12, 2020 by Elizabeth Yuko.
Updates include the following: Checked links for accuracy and updated formatting to reflect current style.
