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Caffeine and pregnancy

by — Last updated: 2013-11-19 in Healthy Living

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Around 90 percent of Americans consume caffeine in some form every single day. And more than half of all American adults consume more than 300 mg of caffeine every day, making it America's most popular drug by far.


Several researches tried to prove that caffeine is causing some mal-formations in fetus, and that it may reduce fertility rates. It is known that caffeine does causes malformations in rats, when ingested at rates comparable to 70 cups a day for humans. Many other species respond equally to such large amounts of caffeine. It is also important to know that one recent study found a weak link between Sudden-Infant-Death-Syndrome (SIDS) and caffeine consumption by the mother, which reinforces the recommendation for moderation or even abstinence. 

Avoiding the jitters

Almost everyone has experienced jitters - the nasty side effects from drinking caffeine which would really interfere with some normal everyday activities. The way to avoid the jitters and severe withdrawal symptoms is to keep caffeine intake fairly steady. If you are looking to lower your caffeine intake from coffee, do it gradually over a course of a week or two. 
 Most experts suggest that, if you haven't started drinking coffee yet, you should try it once in a while when you start feeling tired and enjoy its great taste. If the taste is what keeps you away from the hot drink, try one of those cool mocha lattes.

Heart health, cancer and caffeine

Several studies done earlier have came to the possible link between caffeine consumption and heart disease as well as certain cancers, especially breast cancer. However some recent studies have shown no support for these links what so ever. While it is proven that high consumption of coffee may cause a slight increase in blood cholesterol, there is no indication of direct harm.

Weight loss and caffeine

It seems that caffeine increases the caloric burning rate.  This caloric burn rate is even greater with exercise. The caffeine seems to make body fat more readily available as fuel to exercising muscles. 


Item

Serving

Caffeine

 

Size (oz)

Content (mg)

Brewed Coffee

8

60-90

Instant Coffee

8

75-125

Drip Coffee

8

95-150

Espresso

Single

100

Cappuccino

Single

100

Decaf

8

8

Strong tea

8

60-75

Weak tea

8

40-50

Cola

12

30-56

Diet Cola

12

38-65

Sprite/7Up

12

0

Chocolate

2

10-50

Cocoa

5

4

Diet Pills

1

100-200

No-Doz

1

100

Vivarin

1

200

Pain Relievers

1

30+