tricky 0 #1 August 26, 2004 http://www.garynull.com/Documents/CaffeineEffects.htm "The medullary, respiratory, vasomotor and vagal centers are stimulated by caffeine. This effect is due to an increased sensitization to carbon dioxide but needs large doses to elicit this effect, 150 to 250 mg, parenterally. The spinal cord is stimulated at higher doses and convulsions and death may result. More than 10 g are needed for such toxicity to occur in man (Ritchie, 1975)." http://www.nsda.org/WhatsIn/caffeinecontent.html "Caffeine content in non alcohol beverages varies by brand, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration limits the maximum amount in soft drinks to 6 mg/ounce. Therefore, the most caffeine allowed in a 12 oz can of soft drinks is 72 mg." 12 oz. servings: Coke: 34mg of caffeine Diet Coke: 45mg Dr.Pepper: 41mg Mountain Dew: 55 mg Pepsi: 37 mg So drinking ... 300 (?) cans of coke could kill you?!?! Too bad you'd have to drink all 300 in approximately 5-6 hours and your stomach would self destruct way before then... Interesting..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
