Health Tip: Don't Overdo the Caffeine: MedlinePlus

Health Tip: Don't Overdo the Caffeine: MedlinePlus

 

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Health Tip: Don't Overdo the Caffeine

Symptoms may include anxiousness and feeling jittery

By Diana Kohnle

Monday, April 1, 2013

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(HealthDay News) -- Young people may be tempted to use caffeine to get through a long, busy day.
But the Nemours Foundation warns against overdoing it. Possible side effects of too much caffeine include:

• Feeling anxious, stressed or jittery.
• Headaches or dizziness.
• Problems sleeping.
• Increased urination, which could lead to dehydration.
• Loss of calcium.
• Interfering with some medications or supplements.

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