In a previous analysis of data from the same group of women, the researchers also found that higher amounts
of caffeine consumption during pregnancy was not linked to children's risk of obesity.
Systematic review of the potential adverse effects
of caffeine consumption in healthy adults, pregnant women, adolescents, and children.
Luckily for the majority of those involved, there were no reported deaths as the
result of caffeine consumption in 2013 as reported by the AAPCC, but 1,182 people were treated at a medical facility as the result of the exposure with 12 people experiencing major negative health symptoms.
Dehydration, too
much of caffeine consumption, smoking, pollution and exposure to harmful sun's rays are some of the main causes for this problem.
Lead researcher Ira Driscoll told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: «The mounting
evidence of caffeine consumption as a potentially protective factor against cognitive impairment is exciting given that caffeine is also an easily modifiable dietary factor.
In the United States, levels
of caffeine consumption among all races and ethnic groups are related to age, with usage beginning in the late teens and rising until the early 30s.
Other commonly known physiological effects
of caffeine consumption include acid reflux, urinary incontinence, restless leg syndrome, tremors, irritable bowel syndrome, and atrial fibrillation».
In a review of the «Epidemiologic Evidence concerning the Reproductive Health
Effects of Caffeine Consumption: A 2000 - 2009 Update», J.D. Peck et al. scrutinized and reviewed scientific publications on the subject during this period1 A further review presented a risk analysis of in utero caffeine exposure utilizing epidemiological studies, animal and in - vitro toxicology studies and pharmacokinetic studies 2 The findings from both extensive reviews are highlighted below.
Very high
levels of caffeine consumption during pregnancy were linked with less than a pound of excess weight up to age 5, but slightly over a pound by age 8, the researchers reported.
After few
days of caffeine consumption, a partial or complete tolerance to caffeine - induced increase of the blood pressure usually develops, especially in those who consume more than 3 cups of coffee per day [25,117,126,186,191].
Still, safe levels
of caffeine consumption can result in:
The general population of the United States has a high level
of caffeine consumption, with an average intake of 200 mg per day.
This level
of caffeine consumption is positively associated with increased alertness and well - being, improved concentration, enhanced mood and reduced depression.
A review of the epidemiologic evidence concerning the reproductive health effects
of caffeine consumption: a 2000 - 2009 update