(This is considered an overdose of caffeine powder)
Caffeine powder is a popular supplement that can be bought
over the Internet and added to drinks to give the buyer an added jolt of
energy. However, it is a much stronger form of caffeine and can produce fatal
results. Health Briefs reminds readers of the risks of using caffeine powder.
Recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports state that
caffeine powder is nearly 100% pure caffeine. One teaspoon gives people as much
caffeine as 25 cups of coffee. A tiny amount of five to 10 grams could be fatal
to any adult. The symptoms of caffeine toxicity are: diarrhea, disorientation,
lethargy and vomiting. One dose of the powder is 1/16th of a
teaspoon, about as much as in two large cups of coffee, and is difficult to
measure using regular kitchen utensils
Health Briefs TV learns that the powder is used as a weight
loss booster. But a recent news report tragically recounts the death of a teen
that had more than 20 times the amount of it in his system. If caffeine is
needed as an energy booster before exercise, drink a cup or two of coffee. It
not only loosens things up but will provide the needed boost to get and stay
motivated when exercising. Caffeine powder is not the best choice for young
adults.
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