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Caffeine

Caffeine has a recommended daily allowance (RDA) of 100mg and a safe upper limit (UL) of 400mg per day. Exceeding the upper limit may cause adverse health effects. Use NutriAudit to check if your supplement stack keeps Caffeine within safe limits.

Safe Limits by Region

RegionOrganizationRDAUpper Limit (UL)Unit
🇪🇺 EuropeEFSA100400mg

RDA = Recommended Daily Allowance (adequate intake for most adults). UL = Tolerable Upper Intake Level (maximum safe daily amount).

Known Interactions

Caffeine + L-theanineLow Risk

L-theanine helps reduce caffeine jitters (positive interaction).

Taking L-theanine with caffeine may improve focus.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much Caffeine is too much?

The safe upper limit (UL) for Caffeine is 400mg per day according to EFSA. Exceeding this amount regularly may increase the risk of adverse effects.

What is the recommended daily dose of Caffeine?

The RDA for Caffeine is 100mg per day for most adults. This amount is sufficient to meet the needs of 97-98% of healthy individuals.

Does Caffeine interact with other supplements?

Yes, Caffeine has 1 known interaction with other supplements. L-theanine helps reduce caffeine jitters (positive interaction).

Are you taking Caffeine?

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