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Could caffeine kill you?

Deaths from caffeine overdose are rare, but they do hap- pen. The amount of caffeine considered to be an overdose varies by a person’s size, age and gen- der. In general, dos- es of greater than 10 grams will be fatal in adults.

Can caffeine harm an unborn baby?

Experts say pregnant women should limit their caffeine intake. Some studies have linked a high intake of caffeine to increased risk for mis- carriage and babies who don’t grow normally.

Does caffeine counteract the affects of alcohol?

This is a common myth—but it’s not true! Caffeine does absolutely noth- ing to counteract alcohol’s affects. If you’re drunk and you drink 5 cups of black coffee, you’ll still be drunk! (But you’ll probably have to pee quite a bit.)

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