General Facts
Brain and Mood Effects
Sleep and Energy
Heart and Health
Caffeinated Curiosities
100

 This substance is the most widely consumed psychoactive substance globally.

What Is Caffeine

100

This neurotransmitter’s production is increased by caffeine, contributing to its mood-enhancing effects.

What is dopamine?

100

Caffeine can temporarily mask the effects of this condition, making individuals feel more awake than they actually are.

What is sleep deprivation?

100

Moderate caffeine intake, up to this many milligrams per day, is generally considered safe for most adults.

What is 400 mg?

100

This syndrome is officially recognized in the DSM-5 and may cause headaches, fatigue, and irrational rage in the morning.

What is caffeine withdrawl?

200

Caffeine is classified as this type of drug, known for enhancing alertness.

What is a stimulant?

200

Caffeine can improve this type of memory

What is short-term memory?

200

The half-life of caffeine typically ranges from this many hours but can extend up to 12 hours in some individuals.

What is 4 to 6 hours?

200

Caffeine acts as a vasoconstrictor, causing these to narrow and potentially raising blood pressure.

What are blood vessels?

200

Consuming approximately this number of 8-ounce cups of coffee in under 24 hours could theoretically cause a fatal caffeine overdose.

What is 100 cups?

300

The average person consumes approximately this amount of caffeine daily.

What is 70 mg?

300

Excessive caffeine intake can lead to these two mental states

What are anxiety and restlessness?

300

Consuming caffeine late in the day can lead to a reduction in this type of sleep, affecting restorative cycles.

What is deep sleep?

300

This organ can benefit from caffeine’s potential protective effects against type 2 diabetes.

What is the pancreas?

300

This legendary composer counted exactly 60 beans per cup of coffee.

Who is Beethoven?

400

Caffeine content can be higher in these beverages, often marketed to provide a quick energy boost.

What are energy drinks?

400

This effect of caffeine can diminish over time with regular consumption, leading to the development of tolerance.

What is its stimulating effect?

400

People with this sleep disorder may experience worse symptoms with caffeine consumption.

What is insomnia?

400

Consuming unfiltered coffee can increase these levels in the bloodstream, potentially impacting heart health.

What are cholesterol levels?

400

This 17th-century monarch tried to ban coffeehouses, fearing people were plotting against him.

Who is King Charles II?

500

Synthetic caffeine is often added to these types of consumer products.

What are soft drinks and energy products?

500

Caffeine blocks these receptors, preventing drowsiness and promoting alertness.

What are adenosine receptors?

500

Avoiding caffeine for at least this many hours before bed is recommended to prevent sleep disturbances.

What is 8 hours?

500

High caffeine intake has been associated with an increased risk of this type of cancer affecting the urinary system

What is bladder cancer?

500

This religious leader allegedly “baptized” coffee after declaring it too delicious to be the devil’s drink.

Who is Pope Clement VIII?