What is the lethal dose of caffeine in humans?
The lethal dose of caffeine is 2 grams of caffeine per day, that is, 80-100 cups of coffee a day. For slow metabolizers of caffeine, the lethal dose of caffeine can be lower. Now that I know my genotype, how can I use this information to my benefit? Consumer Genetics, Inc. provides our customers with accurate personal genetic information which can be used to make simple lifestyle changes to improve overall well-being. If one is a slow metabolizer of caffeine, then one should decrease the amount of caffeine intake to reduce the risk of nonfatal heart attacks. Moreover, females who are pregnant or plan on being pregnant and are slow metabolizers of caffeine should cut back on consuming caffeine to lower their risk of miscarriages and to increase fertility. If I am a slow caffeine metabolizer, can I still consume caffeine? Yes, you can still consume caffeinated food and beverages up to 200 mg per day which is equivalent to 2-3 cups of coffee per day . According to the Cornelis et al. stud