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• Method 1 of 2: Helping your body clear caffeine
• Method 2 of 2: Reduce the amount of caffeine
• Warnings

Caffeine can be found in a wide variety of foods and drinks, including coffee, tea, energy drinks, and chocolate. While it helps many people feel awake and perked up in the morning, taking too much caffeine - or consuming it at the wrong time - can disrupt your day. There are a few different ways you can get rid of caffeine from your body quickly, such as drinking water, exercising, and taking a nap. Reducing the amount of caffeine you consume over the long term is another way to get it out of your body.

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Method 1 of 2: Helping your body clear caffeine

1. Seek medical attention if you have symptoms of a caffeine overdose. Caffeine overdose is a serious medical condition that requires immediate treatment. If you have difficulty breathing, vomiting, experiencing hallucinations, or chest pain, seek professional medical attention immediately.
   • Other symptoms of a caffeine overdose include confusion, a fast or irregular heartbeat, convulsions and uncontrollable muscle movements.
2. Drink enough water so that your urine turns pale yellow. The nervous feeling of too much caffeine can be reduced by not letting yourself get dehydrated. Add an extra glass of water for every cup of coffee you drink.
   • Water doesn't necessarily help clear the caffeine from your body, but staying hydrated will make coping with the side effects a lot more enjoyable.
3. Exercise to help your body break down caffeine faster. Go for a brisk walk or jog, or choose another exercise that you enjoy and that gets you moving. It's likely you'll feel jittery and full of energy anyway because the caffeine and exercise can help release that energy.
4. Avoid foods with a high fiber content. Having a full stomach and eating a meal high in fiber can dramatically slow the absorption rate of caffeine in your body. Do not eat whole grains or large amounts of fruit while waiting for the caffeine to dissipate.
   • Foods that are particularly high in fiber are: raspberries, pears, apples, spaghetti, barley, lentils and artichokes.
5. Eat cruciferous vegetables to help your body get rid of the caffeine. Broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts are all good options for improving your metabolism and removing caffeine. This means that it will disappear from your body more quickly.
6. Take a 20-minute nap if possible. Although it sounds contradictory, a short nap after taking caffeine can help your body deal with it more effectively. Provided you don't sleep too long, you will wake up feeling refreshed and relaxed.
   • Make sure to take a nap in a cool, dark place, away from bright screens.
7. Sit it out if you have time. While it depends on the individual, one cup of coffee usually takes three to five hours for half of the caffeine to travel through your system. Breathe slowly and calmly and remember that you will soon feel better.
   • Meditation is also a great option if you are waiting for the caffeine to convert. It helps your body and mind relax when you feel tense.

Method 2 of 2: Reduce the amount of caffeine

1. Know that caffeine will stay in your body for about a day and a half. The amount of time it takes caffeine to travel through your body depends on several factors, including age, height and weight, food intake, and genetics. Caffeine has a half-life of three to five hours, which means it can take up to five hours for 50% of the caffeine to pass through your body.
   • The average adult takes an average of a day and a half to completely eliminate caffeine from the body.
   • Adults can clear caffeine from their body faster than any other age group. Children and the elderly take much longer.
   • Tall and heavy people can convert caffeine much faster than smaller and lighter people.
   • Women who use oral contraceptives convert caffeine three hours slower on average than women who don't.
2. Reduce your caffeine intake to less than 400 mg per day. This equates to four cups of coffee or two energy drinks per day. Reduce the amount each day to test how your body is responding. Find a balance between enjoying your caffeine and not drinking too much of it that it interferes with your life.
   • If taking about 400mg of caffeine a day still causes unpleasant side effects, lower the intake so that you can find your own limit.
   • Drinking less caffeine can be difficult at first. Take it slowly and seek help from a doctor if you are having a hard time with it.
3. Sleep 7 to 9 hours a night. Practice waking up and going to sleep at the same time every day. Make sure you get enough sleep every night.
   • This will help put your mind and body in order, and you won't feel like you need that much caffeine to function.
4. Avoid foods that contain caffeine. Chocolate, ice cream and frozen coffee flavored yogurt and some cereals all contain caffeine. Reduce the intake of these foods to reduce your caffeine consumption.
5. Swap caffeinated drinks for decaf. If you find that caffeine in your body is bothering you regularly, consider swapping your coffee or energy drink for an alternative drink. Decaffeinated tea or coffee are good substitutes because you still have the same taste, but without the annoying jitters.
   • Many herbal teas do not contain caffeine.

Warnings

• Experts recommend that the average adult consume no more than 400 mg of caffeine per day, which is the equivalent of 4 cups of coffee.
• If you get seriously upset when you can't consume caffeine on a regular basis, or if caffeine consumption often disrupts your life, you may be dependent on it. Reduce caffeine intake and seek professional help if necessary.