The answer is , but it requires a limited amount of .
caffeine is an alkaloid, and natural caffeine is found in many plants in nature, such as tea, coffee beans, cocoa beans , etc.
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Moderate intake of caffeine can stimulate nerve excitement, make people energetic, relieve fatigue, and improve body functions.
Caffeine may affect fetal development through the placenta
Caffeine because small molecules are transmitted to the fetus through the placenta without any barriers, which may affect the fetus' liver, brain and nervous system development.
Studies have shown that excessive can increase the risk of miscarriage, premature birth, and low-weight birth . For safety reasons, caffeine intake should be minimized during pregnancy and pregnancy.
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Expectant mothers consume no more than 200mg of caffeine per day
For ordinary people, it is relatively safe to consume 400mg of caffeine per day. However, for women who plan to get pregnant, pregnant or lactation, it is recommended that the daily caffeine intake should not exceed 200mg.
In daily life, the main sources of caffeine are:
- Coffee, chocolate, tea
- Desserts and beverages made of coffee, chocolate, and tea, such as coffee-flavored cakes, chocolate desserts, milk tea, etc.
- carbonated beverages, such as Cola
- Energy drinks, sports drinks
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The caffeine content of these foods is roughly as follows:
Starbucks espresso (large cup) | 250mg |
Starbucks American coffee (large cup) | 225mg |
Starbucks Caramel Macchiato/latte/ Cappuccino (large cup) | 150mg |
Lipent Lemon Black Tea (500ml) | 35mg |
Nestle Instant Coffee | 8|
Golden can Red Bull (250ml) | 50mg |
Coca-Cola (330ml) | 34mg |
You can estimate whether your daily caffeine intake exceeds the standard based on the type of coffee you drink and whether you consume other foods containing caffeine.
