How Much Caffeine Is Too Much?

Remember when your morning cup of coffee was just that—a single, blissful moment of peace? Now it might feel more like a full-scale caffeine mission: multiple cups, midday refuels, and perhaps a limiting-off-after-sunset rule to keep the jitters (or wardrobe malfunctions) in check.

According to the FDA, up to 400 mg of caffeine a day—about 4 standard cups of coffee—is generally considered safe for adults nypost.com+9fortune.com+9en.wikipedia.org+9. But let’s think: if you're relying on that much caffeine to remember why you walked into the kitchen, maybe it's time to ask, “Is my body sending an SOS?”

It isn’t just about the buzz. Factors like medication interactions, sleep quality, hydration, and even bone density can influence how much caffeine makes you feel… well, like yourself—or like a jittery teenager. We’ll dive into the article together and look at what might really be behind that extra mug (or two).

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