Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Caffeine can harm unborn baby (Ref: H08A22)


Too much caffeine during pregnancy may increase the risk of miscarriage, a new study says, and it suggests that pregnant women may want to reduce their intake or cut it out entirely. Read Full Article ».

How much caffeine?

Average cup of brewed coffee - 100mg
Average cup of instant coffee - 75mg
Average cup of tea - 50mg
Regular cola drink - up to 40mg
Regular energy drink - up to 80mg
Normal bar of chocolate - up to 50mg

(Source: BBC News website, based on data from Britain's Food Standards Agency.)

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