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Health

28th May 2015

Love Coffee? You Might Want to Read This

Consuming too much caffeine can lead to a number of problems

Rebecca McKnight

Do you start your day off with a nice cup of coffee? Or perhaps you’re drinking a lovely latte right now.

If this is the case, you might need to rethink your daily routine.

According to the European Food Safety Authority, consuming five espressos or more a day could potentially damage your health.

The organisation has released new guidelines advising people not to exceed 400mg of caffeine per day (on average, that’s four cups of instant coffee).

People should also keep in mind that energy drinks and chocolate also contain caffeine.

Consuming too much caffeine can lead to a number of problems including anxiety and sleep deprivation.