Not Just in Coffee: How Much Caffeine is in Your Drink?

Is it worth drinking coffee?

Coffee has many opponents, as well as many who support it. The research is often conflicting, and the answer, as is often the case, is not straightforward.

Coffee has many health benefits according to various studies. For example, coffee has been proven to reduce the risk of diseases such as Parkinson's, type 2 diabetes, and liver diseases.

However, excessive coffee consumption can be harmful to your health, especially if consumed with added sugar - as sugar can significantly harm your health.

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The caffeine in coffee is one of its risk factors. Being a stimulant, there are people for whom drinking coffee can cause an increase in heart rate. Drinking coffee in the evening may cause difficulties in falling asleep.

If the caffeine in your cup of coffee is what bothers you, you should note that coffee is not the only drink that contains caffeine. Many drinks contain high levels of caffeine and can also interfere with sleep and create other issues.

So how much caffeine is in your drink?

We collected information for you on common beverages and the amount of caffeine they contain. All quantities in the table refer to a cup containing 200 ml of the beverage. It's good to know that the listed amount is an average and may vary - there are differences between products from different companies, and there are also differences depending on the processing of the coffee beans or the way the drink is prepared.<\/p>