How to Tell If You're Consuming Too Much Caffeine
We all have those mornings when our first cup of coffee quickly turns into our fourth. A morning coffee is part of our morning routine and pick-me-up we count on to make us feel more energised and alert. And let’s be honest, the coffee high feels good. But it’s addictive! Blame dopamine, our motivation molecule. According to science “Caffeine blocks adenosine reception so you feel alert. It injects adrenaline into the system to give you a boost. And it manipulates dopamine production to make you feel good”. So how do we know when we’re overdoing it? DOSE writer Demi discusses how your body tells you if you’re consuming too much caffeine, why too much is bad and how to reduce coffee consumption for better health…
Caffeine is everywhere and consuming it is generally safe. Despite it being normal to drink 4 coffees a day (many of us are guilty of this), we all know too much of it is bad. But why?
