The shocking news of an Ohio teen who died of a caffeine overdose in May highlighted the potential dangers of the normally well-tolerated and mass-consumed substance. To help prevent serious health problems that can arise from consuming too much caffeine, scientists are reporting progress toward a rapid, at-home test to detect even low levels of the stimulant in most beverages and even breast milk.
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Julian Buchanan
onto Drugs, Society, Human Rights & Justice |
Strangely our three chosen legal drugs (alcohol, nicotine and caffeine) that are culturally embedded and heavily promoted can all kill in very high dosages.