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Caffeine

Other ingredientsThe stimulant in coffee, tea, chocolate and energy drinks. Korea's MFDS requires a high-caffeine label at 0.15 mg per mL or more.

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Definition

The stimulant in coffee, tea, chocolate and energy drinks. Korea's MFDS requires a high-caffeine label at 0.15 mg per mL or more.

In the body

Blocks adenosine receptors to reduce drowsiness and raises heart rate and urine output. Its half-life is about 5 hours.

Watch out for

Recommended daily limits are 400 mg for adults, 300 mg in pregnancy, and 2.5 mg per kg of body weight for adolescents.

Products showing this ingredient: 56,694

The word ‘Caffeine’ appears in the ingredient list · shown on 10 · not an amount

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