How Much Caffeine is Too Much?

Read News Releases Published by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services [American flag] An official email from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services [Header Logo]( Good morning. In this week’s digest, find out if you are [consuming too much caffeine]( and read Secretary Becerra’s statement on the [lowered rate of youth e-tobacco use.]( [See All News Releases]( Latest U.S. Department of Health & Human Services News Releases [Module 1 - Image]( [Safe Food Choices for Weakened Immune Systems]( Food poisoning can affect anyone, but people with weakened immune systems have a higher risk. That’s why selecting safe food choices is crucial. Some examples include meat that is fully cooked, hard cheeses, and washed fruits and vegetables. [Find safer food choices for people with weakened immune systems →]( HHS News Releases Week of September 8th, 2024 [Biden-Harris Administration Kicks Off National Recovery Month with Walk for Recovery and Gallery of Hope]( September 5, 2024 Leaders from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) joined recovery advocates to kick off observance of the 35th National Recovery Month at the second annual SAMHSA Walk for Recovery. [Read the full press release →]( [Statement from Secretary Becerra on Lowered Rate of Youth E-Tobacco Use at Lowest in a Decade]( September 5, 2024 Youth e-cigarette use has dropped to its lowest level in a decade. That’s a big deal. And it’s no accident. It’s a hopeful sign that Americans have gotten wise to the risks of these products among youth and the marketing used by some to target our kids. [Read the full press release →]( [Statement by Secretary Xavier Becerra - National Suicide Prevention Month]( September 3, 2024 The latest data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) show more than 13 million adults seriously thought about suicide last year, nearly four million planned a suicide attempt, and nearly two million attempted suicide. [Read the full press release →]( [Statements by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel Levine on National Sickle Cell Awareness Month]( September 1, 2024 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel Levine, MD, released the following statements to celebrate September as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month [Read the full press release →]( [Statement by Secretary Xavier Becerra - Kinship Care Month]( September 1, 2024 We know that children do better when they’re with their families. We also know that too many families have been adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality – including families of color and families from underserved rural areas. [Read the full press release →]( [See All News Releases]( [Module 2 - Image]( [Are You Drinking Too Much Caffeine?]( Everyone’s tolerance for caffeine is different. For healthy adults, the FDA has cited 400mg as a generally safe amount. However, if you are overconsuming caffeine, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have other conditions, it can cause adverse reactions like insomnia, jitters, anxiety, and more. [Find out if you are drinking too much caffeine →]( [Footer Logo]( U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 Toll Free Call Center: [1-877-696-6775](tel:18776966775) Website: [HHS.gov]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [View in browser]( [Forward this email]( [Unsubscribe or manage your email preferences](