Caffeine Withdrawl

Interesting piece in June 11th 2013 Wall Street Journal regarding caffeine and the side effects when reducing or eliminating coffee.

Here are some points:

• Because of genetics, some people metabolize caffeine slowly, needing eight hours to rid half of it from the body.  Other people require just two hours. 

• Quitting caffeine usually brings withdrawal symptoms, including headaches that can last roughly two to nine days. 

• People typically consume about 280 mg a day of caffeine, equal to about two average cups of coffee.  Heavy consumption is about 400 mg a day.

• Smoking speeds up caffeine metabolism.

• To kick the habit, doctors recommend Tapering off gradually over two to four weeks.

• Quitting caffeine is now listed as a Mental Health Disorder.  This occurrence is very rare.

Dr David Marcon

Marcon Chiropractic & Wellness Center

www.marconchiropractic.com