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CHEATSHEETA checklist on caffeine sensitivity

Hypersensitivity to caffeine (High sensitivity) Will have an almost immed

iate reaction to even

small amounts of caffeine. Consuming amounts

of less than 100 mg can cause overdose symptoms.

• Jitters• Jitters

• Dizziness

• Excessive sweating

• Restlessness

Normal Sensitivity to Caffeine (Medium sensitivity) Can consume between 200-400mg of caffeine daily, the equivalent of two to four cups of coffee, withno adverse reactions.

These people usually have no difficulty sleeping at night if These people usually have no difficulty sleeping at night if their caffeine is consumed earlier in the day and not after 2 pm in the afternoon.

This is the group that the recommended dosage has usually been established for.• Disruption of sleep• Nervousness• Nervousness• Increased heartbeat• Heart palpitations

Hyposensitivity to Caffeine (Low sensitivity)

These people have low caff

eine sensitivity and

can consume large amounts of the drug, over

500mg, without noticing any effects.

They can usually consume caffeine products

anytime during the daanytime during the day, even before bedtime,

and still have no trouble sleeping.

These people usually need to consume large

amounts of caffeine to enjoy the benefits of

caffeine.

• Apprehensiveness

• Jumpiness

• Stomach problems • Stomach problems

Other symptoms and effects of caffeine sensitivity: • Vomiting• Diarrhea• Possible decreased bone density• High blood sugar• High blood sugar• High blood pressure