Caffeine Addiction Symptoms

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Caffeine Addiction Symptoms.

Low to moderate amounts of caffeine intake are permissible and may do good things to the body. If one develops tolerance and consumes more, they can experience the following symptoms.

1. Anxiety or Nervousness

Low-to-moderate doses of caffeine can increase alertness. However, more than the permissible intake level can lead to anxiety or nervousness. 1,000 mg or more per day can lead to heightened stress, nervousness, and anxiety. It can have an impact on mood and behaviour. Unfortunately, a moderate intake can have similar effects like rapid breathing and increased stress levels in caffeine-sensitive individuals.

2. Tremors

Caffeine-induced tremors can cause one to เล่นบาคาร่า UFABET เว็บตรง ค่าคอมสูง have shaky hands. They are called coffee jitters. Combined with essential tremors in individuals, caffeine and drug-induced tremors can become challenging to manage. As per a study, 8% of essential tremors and 6% of Parkinson’s disease patients thought that coffee worsened their tremors.

3. Headaches

Caffeine makes one urinate more. As a result, it can dehydrate a person. Dehydration can cause headaches. A small study from 2016 says that eliminating caffeine intake led to other headache treatments to work better.

4. Insomnia or Sleep Disruptions

Caffeine typically prolongs sleep latency, reduces total sleep time and sleep efficiency, and worsens sleep quality. The sleep of older adults is more affected by caffeine compared to younger adults. Also, slow-wave sleep and electroencephalographic (EEG) slow-wave activity reduced. Wakefulness and arousal increased due to caffeine in drinkers. 

5. GERD and Loose Stools

A healthy amount of coffee can improve gut motility. Overconsumption can lead to loose stools or GERD. Coffee’s laxative effect is due to the release of gastrin, a hormone the stomach produces that speeds up activity in the colon. In some, large doses of caffeine may lead to loose stools or diarrhoea. It can also worsen gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in some people. It can occur due to a relaxation of the muscle that keeps stomach contents from moving up into the throat. 

6. Dehydration

Caffeine increases the urine output because it is a diuretic. Too much caffeine taken all at once may increase the amount of urine the body makes. However, it is more likely if the person does not consume too much caffeine. Increased stomach acid also can lead to acid reflux or heartburn in case of overconsumption of caffeine. 

7. High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Caffeine can cause a spike in your blood pressure. Can block a hormone that helps keep arteries widened. Caffeine makes adrenal glands release more adrenaline. Which causes your blood pressure to increase. Studies show that those who drink caffeinated beverages regularly have a higher average blood pressure than the ones who do not. 

8. Caffeine Tolerance

Caffeine users develop tolerance over time. Therefore, their usual doses no longer produce the same result. They get habitual to more caffeine to get the same effects. People experience side effects differently due to varying caffeine tolerances. For example, some find it hard to rest if they do not drink much coffee. Some become overdependent on caffeine. They experience withdrawal symptoms when they ingest caffeine. 

9. Signs of Toxicity

Caffeine toxicity can occur with intakes of 1.2 grams or more in one dose. Consuming 10-14 grams at a go can be fatal. Caffeine intake up to 10 grams can cause tremors and vomiting. Toxicity is generally not seen when drinking caffeinated beverages because a considerable amount would need to be taken within a few hours to reach a toxic level (10 gm of caffeine is equal to about 100 cups of brewed coffee). It usually happens with caffeine pills or tablets.