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Was it safe for me to drink caffeine from about 16 years of age heavily like espressos and coffee and red bull to now im 21 i know online they said it stunts brain development . so have i done some damage?

Q: was it safe for me to drink caffeine from about 16 years of age heavily like espressos and coffee and red bull to now im 21 i know online they said it stunts brain development . so have i done some damage?

: There is no significant risk of brain damage from excess caffeine.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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There is no significant risk of brain damage from excess caffeine.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/6/2022

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Ignore "Dr. Google", as caffeinated beverages have NEVER been shown to cause brain damage.

Dr Handsfield agreed

Answered 11/6/2022

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A member asked:

Was it safe for me to drink caffeine from about 16 years of age heavily like espressos and coffee and red bull to now im 21 i know online they said it stunts brain development . so have i done some damage?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Handsfield agreed

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