Side effects of consuming too much caffeine
                     Side effects of consuming too much 
caffeine
Tea and coffee are the most popular beverages among Indians. They contain 
caffeine that boosts energy levels and keeps you awake when you are feeling 
tired. Such drinks improve mood, metabolism, and physical and mental 
performance. Studies show that you may feel better if you consume them in 
low to moderate amounts. However, intake of caffeine in large quantities can 
be dangerous. It can influence your tolerance levels and may even cause 
insomnia. For those interested in knowing about the side effects of caffeine 
consumption, more information is provided in the next sections. Have a look!
What are the disadvantages of having too much 
caffeine?
1. Anxiety:
Caffeine improves your alertness. It blocks the release of adenosine, a brain 
chemical that makes you tired, and increases the release of adrenaline, the 
fight-or-flight response hormone. But, if you consume coffee daily, the effects 
may become severe, leading to anxiety and nervousness. Extremely high daily 
intake can cause jitteriness, nervousness, and similar symptoms. Thus, one 
should carefully observe the amount of coffee intake.
2. Muscle breakdown:
Rhabdomyolysis is a severe health condition that can cause damaged muscle 
fibres to enter the bloodstream. It can cause kidney failure. The condition is 
linked to infection, drug abuse, muscle strain, snake bite, trauma, and 
excessive coffee consumption. Experts suggest it happens when people who 
are not used to it consume a large dosage of caffeine in a short time.
3. Insomnia:
One of the most excellent benefits of caffeine is its ability to fight off sleep. 
So, if you have an essential work deadline or exam tomorrow, you may drink 
coffee after coffee to stay awake and complete the task. But, consuming it in 
high quantities in the form of tea, coffee, or energy drinks can affect the 
amount of time it takes to fall asleep and decrease overall sleep time. This is 
why many patients are recommended to reduce caffeine consumption and 
not have coffee before bedtime as a successful
insomnia treatment.
4. Digestive issues:
Having a morning cup of coffee is a part of the routine for many people as it 
helps with bowel movements. Coffee has a laxative effect that releases 
gastrin, a hormone that speeds up colon activity. With that said, it must be 
easy to comprehend why consuming caffeine in excessive amounts can cause 
diarrhoea. Also, in some cases, caffeinated beverages, especially coffee, can 
worsen gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
5. Rapid heart rate:
In many people, the stimulatory effect of high caffeine intake can cause the 
heart to beat faster. It may alter the heart rate and lead to a condition known 
as atrial fibrillation. However, it needs to be noted here that not all people 
suffer from this problem. In many cases, even people with heart conditions 
easily tolerate a large amount of caffeine without adverse effects. 
6. Addiction:
Although caffeine triggers the brain similarly to cocaine or amphetamines, it 
does not cause classic addiction. But, studies show that consuming the highly-
caffeinated drinks in large quantities may cause psychological or physical 
dependency. The frequency of the intake also plays a role in deciding the 
dependence.
So, these are a few setbacks of consuming coffee in large quantities.
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