Caffeine is naturally found in many foods and beverages; along with coffee and tea, it’s also found in cocoa, kola nuts, guarana, yerba mate, and over sixty other leaves, seeds, and/or fruits. While there are many sources of caffeine, the source doesn’t matter, it’s the amount that does. Healthy adults can consume between 300-400 mg of caffeine a day, which equates to a little more than 4 8-ounces cups of coffee.

1. C O M M O N S O U R C E S O F C A F F E I N E
CAFFEINETHE FACTS
Coffee
Cocoa
Tea
Kola Nut
Guarana
Yerba Mate
300-400 MILLIGRAMS
4 CUPS OF COFFEE.
H E A L T H Y A D U L T S C A N C O N S U M E
O F C A F F E I N E E V E R Y D A Y .
T H A T ' S A B O U T
HOW MUCH DOES IT TAKE TO
REACH 300-400 MG A DAY?
Y O U ' L L N E E D T O D R I N K
1 1 8 C U P S O F C O F F E E I N
O N E S I T T I N G T O R E A C H
A L E T H A L D O S E .
TEA
SODA
ESPRESSO
ENERGYDRINK
DARKCHOCOLATE
158-OZCUPS
1312-OZCUPS
6 1-OZ CUPS
312-OZCUPS
331-OZ PIECES
AND
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*Basedontypicalmilligramsofcaffeine.Caffeinecontentcanvaryduetobrewmethod,plantvariety,formulation,etc.
Sources:
International Food and Information Council
International Coffee Organization
Food and Agriculture Organizations of the UN
United States Department of Agriculture
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May reduce risk of
Type 2 Diabetes and
high blood pressure
Improves alertness,
such as memory and
reasoning
May protect against
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risk of Parkinson's
Disase
Some evidence shows
caffeine can improve
physical performance
May prevent against
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Caffeinated foods and
drinks contain
healthful components
such as antioxidants
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