Are you confused about caffeine? - Ajit Patel Wellness

Research shows over half of people in the UK don’t know how much caffeine they are consuming from their coffee, and find it difficult to judge because of the different types of coffee and variety of cup sizes available. For example, two-fifths of people think that a standard cup of coffee holds 200-250 millilitres, while it actually holds 125 millilitres. It’s therefore important to consume coffee in the right cup size when following guidelines which state that healthy adults can safely consume 400mg of caffeine a day (equal to 4-5 cups of coffee). Pregnant women are advised to consume no more than 200mg of caffeine from all sources, however.

The British Coffee Association has addressed this confusion in a new video about how to track your caffeine intake. Fronted by mathematician and stand-up comedian, Matt Parker, the YouTube clip helps to explain the numbers www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUv-pbLRPwA. Matt says: ‘I find it strange that people have a pretty good idea of what a standard alcoholic drink is, and can use that to control their alcohol intake, but very few people know what a standard coffee beverage is.

With so many different ways to enjoy coffee, all with different amounts of caffeine, it’s hard to keep track of what you’re ordering and how much caffeine you’re ingesting. I hope this video clears up the confusion about how much caffeine is in various drinks and helps to explain the current guidance on how much caffeine we can safely consume through coffee a day.’

There’s no need to ditch the coffee altogether, however, as a moderate intake has beneficial effects on health. According to registered dietitian, Dr Sarah Schenker, ‘If you consume 400mg of caffeine a day (equal to 4-5 cups of coffee), you may experience increased alertness and concentration, improved sports performance and long-term benefits such as a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.’

What does 400mg of caffeine in coffee look like?
On average, 400mg of caffeine is equivalent to the following (based on average cups of coffee produced in the home without added extras):

6 cups of instant coffee (125ml cup) OR
4 cups of filtered coffee (125ml cup)

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