{"id":21612,"date":"2024-09-22T14:13:21","date_gmt":"2024-09-22T18:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/?p=21612"},"modified":"2024-09-26T10:43:57","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T14:43:57","slug":"surprising-caffeine-sources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/index.php\/2024\/09\/22\/surprising-caffeine-sources\/","title":{"rendered":"Surprising Caffeine Sources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Green Tea<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Serving size: 8 ounces<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caffeine: About 28 milligrams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that green tea is an herbal tea with no caffeine. It actually comes from the same leaves as black tea (the Camellia sinensis<\/em> bush). It generally does have a bit less caffeine than black tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Tea<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Serving size: 8 ounces<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caffeine: About 47 milligrams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skip your morning coffee and you may get groggy, tired, irritable, and even sick. If you want to cut back, do it slowly. That’ll give your body a chance to get used to it. A cup of tea in the morning instead of coffee might be a good place to start. Even the strongest black teas have much less caffeine than coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Iced Tea<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Serving size: 8 ounces<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caffeine: 25-48 milligrams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The size here is the same as the other teas. But keep in mind that when you eat out, iced tea generally comes in larger servings. That could mean that you could get more than 100 milligrams of caffeine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some Breakfast Cereal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Serving Size: 1 cup<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caffeine: 2 to 11 milligrams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ones with caffeine often have chocolate flavor. Cocoa Puffs have around 2 milligrams per cup, while other cereals could have much more. And keep in mind that most people eat far more than the recommended serving size of 1 cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Energy Bars and Gels<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Serving size: Varies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caffeine: Varies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a wide range of caffeine amounts in energy bars, gels, and chews. Some have none. That\u2019s why it\u2019s always best to check the label. That\u2019s where you\u2019ll find the caffeine listed in milligrams along with other important information about calories, fat, and added sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bottled Water<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Serving size:  12 ounces<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caffeine:  60 milligrams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some manufacturers add caffeine to bottled water, often along with flavors, and sometimes calories. The amount of caffeine and calories can vary widely, so read the label to know exactly what you\u2019re drinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soda<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Serving size: 12 ounces<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caffeine: 34-54 milligrams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This range is for both diet and regular sodas that have caffeine. Again, some serving sizes are much larger than the 12 ounces listed above. Want the soda without the caffeine? Usually, those that have no caffeine say so on the label.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Energy Drinks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Serving size: 16 ounces<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caffeine: 140 to 350 milligrams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients like the herb guarana can hide extra caffeine. The sugar or artificial sweeteners that your favorite brand might add to your beverage can make it easy to drink too much. Be careful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caffeinated Gum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Serving size: 1 piece<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caffeine: 20-100 milligrams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a good idea to do your homework on this. The range can be large and, like energy drinks, there can be hidden caffeine in ingredients like guarana. After meeting with the FDA, Wrigley, a major U.S. gum maker, decided not to sell gum with caffeine because of health concerns.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dark Chocolate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Serving Size: 1 ounce<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caffeine: About 23 milligrams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because chocolate naturally has caffeine, the FDA doesn’t require makers to list how much theirs has, so it’s tough to know. It\u2019s not too much if you stick to one serving, which is about a third of a typical dark chocolate bar. More than that and the numbers can start to add up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ice Cream<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Serving size:<\/strong> 4 ounces (1 scoop)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caffeine:  5-125 milligrams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typically, it\u2019s just coffee and chocolate flavored ice creams that have the caffeine. But there are some makers that add it to all of their flavors. Check the label or ask your server to be sure what you’re getting.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over-the-Counter Pain Meds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dose: 2 tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caffeine: 130 milligrams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of these combine aspirin and acetaminophen. Both have caffeine. Though these meds can help ease pain, they also add caffeine to your diet. So you may need to cut back elsewhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Does It Matter?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Caffeine isn\u2019t always a bad thing. In moderate amounts it can boost energy, memory, and athletic performance. It may protect against certain diseases, like type 2 diabetes. But too much can make you anxious and jittery. It can affect your sleep, digestion, blood pressure, and heart rate. Children should be careful, as well. Too much caffeine can damage a child’s developing heart, blood vessels, and nervous system. So make sure to keep track of how much you — and your children — get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much is Too Much?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Different people can handle different amounts. But there is a limit to what you should have every day, even if it doesn\u2019t bother you. Up to about 400 milligrams a day is usually OK for adults. Once you hit 600, you\u2019re probably getting too much. For kids, the limits are much lower, ranging from 45 to 100 milligrams per day depending on their age. 
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Relevance:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article discusses the unexpected presence of caffeine in many everyday items, such as bottled water, some breakfast cereals, soda, ice cream, and even over-the-counter pain medications. I never expected some of these items to contain caffeine. Bottled water? It mentions that a 12-ounce bottle might contain 60 milligrams of caffeine\u2014who would have thought of that in daily life? While some people use caffeine to boost their energy, memory, and athletic performance, it\u2019s very likely that they are consuming too much caffeine without even realizing it, which can cause issues such as sleep disturbances, increased heart rate, and anxiety. So, how are we supposed to know how much caffeine we\u2019ve consumed? Even when we try to monitor our caffeine intake, there\u2019s still the possibility that caffeine sneaks into our bodies unexpectedly, without us noticing. Is there any possible ways we can measure the caffeine levels inside of our bodies?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reference: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WebMD. (n.d.). How much caffeine is too much?<\/em> WebMD. https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/ss\/slideshow-how-much-caffeine<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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