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How much coffee is too much? i probably drink about 36 oz a day. i also drink 4-5 liters of water a day. doesn't bother me, but want to be healthy.

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Dr. Marvin Ott answered

Two to three: The best amount of caffeine to have is about 300 mg or less per day. This equates to about 2-3 cups, depending on how strong they are. Drinking more is not unsafe per se, but you won't get any additional alertness, and the diuretic effects will make you urinate frequently. Hope this helps!

Answered 11/30/2016

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A member asked:

How much coffee is too much? i probably drink about 36 oz a day. i also drink 4-5 liters of water a day. doesn't bother me, but want to be healthy.

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