Can too much caffeine kill small animals like worms? How muc

zipshark · Post by **zipshark** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 5:29 pm

In my science experiment, I gave worms different amounts of 5 hour energy and the more they got, the more they moved. When the worms got in contact with it, they started stretching and then shrinking back. It kind of looked like they were in a lot of pain. If there was more, would the worms die?

ivyh · Post by **ivyh** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 11:56 am

Yes, caffeine can be toxic to small animals (like worms) if the dosage is high enough. Very high doses of caffeine can even harm a healthy human.

zipshark · Post by **zipshark** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 4:48 pm

How does caffeine harm people and animals? What part of the body does it affect?

ivyh · Post by **ivyh** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 10:00 am

Here are some great pictures that should answer your questions.

These are the health effects of caffeine:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/c ... ffeine.png

And here are the symptoms of a caffeine overdose:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/c ... erdose.png

If you have any more questions or anything is unclear, feel free to ask.

zipshark · Post by **zipshark** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 10:05 am

Thanks! Are their any permanent affects of having a small amount of caffeine or too much caffeine? If the animal is smaller, then does it need less caffeine to overdose?

ivyh · Post by **ivyh** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:06 am

When caffeine is taken consistently over a period of time, it can lead to tolerance, dependence/addiction and withdrawal when caffeine is not present. Withdrawal symptoms can include headaches, fatigue, anxiety, and irritability. Smaller animals need much smaller amounts of caffeine to overdose.

zipshark · Post by **zipshark** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:40 am

Thanks! What are the helpful effects of having caffeine regularly? How can you get rid of the dependance on caffeine?

VortexCat · Post by **VortexCat** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 2:59 pm

ivyh · Post by **ivyh** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 3:40 pm

You can get rid of caffeine dependence by stopping caffeine intake, but you will have to deal with withdrawal. Regular caffeine intake may possibly lower the risk of getting type 2 diabetes and parkinson's disease.

This link has more info if you need:
http://www.medicinenet.com/caffeine/article.htm

ivyh · Post by **ivyh** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 3:40 pm

and, Hi, vortexcat.

zipshark · Post by **zipshark** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 4:10 pm

About how many cups of coffee worth of caffeine daily is a healthy amount? Also, is it ok with you if i put this in my interview section of my science project?

deleted-71536 · Post by **deleted-71536** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 10:28 pm

Hi zipshark,

I have heard that 1-2 cups of coffee per day is considered healthy, but that number is constantly changing and I don't remember the source of that information. Have you tried doing an internet search to see what different sites say about this topic?

Heather

zipshark · Post by **zipshark** » Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:02 am

Thank you!

ivyh · Post by **ivyh** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:55 pm

Hey zipshark,

It's fine with me If you put the interview in your project. If you have any more questions you need answered, just ask.

zipshark · Post by **zipshark** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 6:59 pm

Thanks for the help! I am turning in my project tomorrow.

Can too much caffeine kill small animals like worms? How muc

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