Caffeine: How much is a lot?

[BoRoG]

I already know how much is a lot in one dose. But how about in one day? 3 cups of coffee too much? 300mg? Any figures on what is considered light, moderate, and heavy? And how much would be considered a health threat? Thanks for any information you can provide.

 

[gz]

I once drank 8 cups pretty quickly... I had no idea that it could be that unsafe. Guess I didn't realize how much caffiene is in it.
Could 8 cups be dangerous? I never feel anything from caffiene... I've drank 4 cups and was still dozing off, and this was mid-day with plenty of sleep... although I was smoking a decent amount of weed too. I felt very little stimulation on 8 cups, wasn't hyper or strung out. I do weigh around 250 though.

 

[travis2600]

Heh, I remember chugging a whole fresh pot an McDonald's once

 

[BoRoG]

Originally posted by THE WOOD:
is this a serious question?
taking any chemical on a daily basis is not healthy. Weather its caffiene, or amphetamine, or crack, its not going to promote a general state of well being.
I would say dont drink more than 1 or 2 cups of coffe in the morning (im not a coffee drinker, shit tastes liek ass, I prefer to pop a vivarin heh). If your drinking 3 every morning than your getting pretty dependant of a stimulant to function.
It's pseudo-serious. I was just wondering because they always list amount of a drug taken at once for usage. Well a lot of people drink coffee or get their caffeine everyday. How much is a lot for a day? Like someone who drinks one cup of coffee I would call a light user and I dont think they would be at risk for any serious health problems because of it. I also know people who drink 3 cups a day, but only 1 in the morning. I remember reading somewhere that if you drink more than 10 cups a day you should cut down but like almost no one drink that much.
I dont like coffee either. That's why I have No-Doz and Vivarin. hehe.