How much caffeine do Coke and Pepsi have compared to coffee?
The typical 9-ounce mug of coffee averages 200 milligrams of caffeine. This is about 5 times more than the 35 to 50 milligrams in a can of cola. The real kick from soft drinks comes from sugar, not caffeine. If I drink too much beer, will coffee help me sober up? No. Coffee will just make you a wide-awake drunk. Coffee does not speed the time needed for the liver to detoxify alcohol. But coffee does get some water into your body, and that can have a positive effect. Does coffee count towards my daily fluid needs? Yes. All fluids count–plain water, juice, soup, watermelon–and even coffee. The rumor that coffee dehydrates people lacks scientific support. Yes, coffee can make you urinate more in two hours–but not in 24 hours. Even during exercise in the heat, athletes can consume coffee and not be concerned about dehydration. What about pre-exercise coffee: Will it help me perform better? Perhaps. Studies suggest caffeine taken an hour pre-exercise can enhance performance and make the
