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Eating and exercise: 5 tips to maximize your workouts
Eat these about 1 to 3 hours before exercising. Eating too much before you exercise can leave you feeling slow-moving. Eating too little might not give you the energy you need to keep feeling strong during your workout. 3. Snack well. Smoothie. Most people can eat small snacks right before and during exercise.
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Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits - Mayo Clinic
That usually means four or more drinks within two hours for women and five or more drinks within two hours for men. Heavy drinking can increase your risk of serious health problems, including: Certain cancers, such as colorectal cancer, breast cancer and cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus and liver. Liver disease.
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Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more - Mayo Clinic
Check the charts for an idea of the caffeine content in popular beverages. Drink sizes are in fluid ounces (oz.) and milliliters (mL). Caffeine is shown in milligrams (mg). Keep in mind that the actual caffeine content of a cup of coffee or tea can vary quite a bit. Factors such as processing and brewing time affect the caffeine level.
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Caffeine: How much is too much? - Mayo Clinic
Up to 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine a day appears to be safe for most healthy adults. That's roughly the amount of caffeine in four cups of brewed coffee, 10 cans of cola or two"energy shot" drinks. Keep in mind that the actual caffeine content in beverages varies widely, especially among energy drinks. Caffeine in powder or liquid form can ...
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Creatine - Mayo Clinic
Creatine is a compound that comes from three amino acids. Creatine is found mostly in your body's muscles as well as in the brain. Most people get creatine through seafood and red meat — though at levels far below those found in synthetically made creatine supplements. The body's liver, pancreas and kidneys also can make about 1 gram of ...
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Water: How much should you drink every day? - Mayo Clinic
The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine determined that an adequate daily fluid intake is: About 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day for men. About 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women. These recommendations cover fluids from water, other beverages and food.
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Yerba mate: Is it safe to drink? - Mayo Clinic
Drinking yerba mate isn't linked to health problems in most adults. A daily cup of tea made with three grams of yerba mate leaves may be safe for up to 12 weeks. Some studies suggest that the tea may have helpful effects on cholesterol, weight loss, the heart, swelling called inflammation and cancer risk. But more research is needed to confirm ...
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Taurine in energy drinks: What is it? - Mayo Clinic
Taurine, in certain amounts, is a safe drink ingredient in the United States. Taurine occurs naturally in foods with protein, such as meat or fish. The human body uses taurine for actions in cells. One example is that taurine is used for energy production. Taurine also helps the body process bile acid and balance fluids, salts and minerals ...
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Caffeine: How does it affect blood pressure? - Mayo Clinic
Some researchers think that caffeine could block a hormone that helps keep the arteries widened. Others think that caffeine causes the adrenal glands to release more adrenaline, which causes blood pressure to go up. Stress also might play a role. People who regularly drink caffeine develop a tolerance to caffeine.
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Caffeine: Is it dehydrating or not? - Mayo Clinic
Caffeine poisoning can happen with 1,200 milligrams of pure caffeine, according to the FDA. That is less than half a teaspoon of caffeine in powder form. Other, more-common issues people have reported after drinking caffeinated drinks are trouble sleeping, loose stools and upset stomach. Overall, water is probably your best bet to stay hydrated.
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