The Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland have issued new guidance to consumers on caffeine in food supplements after a man died from taking a fatal overdose
The Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland have alerted consumers to the dangers of caffeine in food supplements following a UK incident where a man fatally miscalculated his intake. The agencies emphasised that exceptionally concentrated forms of caffeine, such as powders, can be "extremely potent" and urged adherence to the labelled dosage instructions using precise measuring tools.
Subsequently, a multi-agency working group has been addressing wider issues on the trading and use of caffeine supplements, prompting further investigative work. Surveys conducted by the watchdogs show that less than half of supplement users check for dosage details, while 20% admit they neglect reading labels at all.
However, the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland advise that caffeine from supplements should be considered alongside other sources like coffee, tea, and energy drinks, reports Gloucestershire Live. Adults can typically consume up to 400mg of caffeine daily without adverse effects, but expectant mothers are advised to limit their intake to 200mg per day.
The impact could be more severe in individuals who are sensitive to caffeine or have underlying health issues such as heart disease or high blood pressure. The FSA's chief scientific adviser Professor Robin May stated: "While caffeine is found naturally in many food products, we have evidence that people are unaware of the higher levels of caffeine in some supplements and the risk this can pose.
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