News: Americans Are Overdosing on Caffeine

Some folks see caffeine powder as a fast way to get an energy hit, but the FDA is warning that it’s a serious risk.

One teaspoon of caffeine contains more caffeine than 25 cups of coffee, and can cause erratic heartbeat, seizures, diarrhea, and even death – two otherwise healthy men died in Ohio and Georgia last year from taking the stuff. Should we all cut back on our intake?

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us News: Americans Are Overdosing on Caffeine Some folks see caffeine powder as a fast way to get an energy hit, but the FDA is warning that it’s a serious risk. One teaspoon of caffeine contains more caffeine than 25 cups of coffee, and can cause erratic heartbeat, seizures, diarrhea, and even death – two otherwise healthy men died in Ohio and Georgia last year from taking the stuff. Should we all cut back on our intake? Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health FDA: “You Can Easily Consume a Lethal Amount of Powdered Caffeine” READ NOW Why Sticking to Coffee Is a Super Healthy Decision    READ NOW Is Coffee a Good Pre-Workout Supplement?    READ NOW Does Decaf Green Tea Have the Same Benefits as the Regular Kind?    READ NOW Trending Now • The 5 Most Popular Cosmetic Surgery Procedures • Why Is My Psoriasis Flaring? • 5 Tips for Taking Herbal Menopause Remedies • Can Yoga Treat Anxiety? • How to Slow a Heavy Period • The 3-Part Breath to Control Your Anxiety • Thinking of Kettlebell Wristguards? Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.