According to the FDA,400 milligramsis the daily upper limit of caffeine intake for most adults.

This equates to around four 8-ounce cups ofstandard brewed coffee, or two 16-ounce cups ofcold brew.

That said, it might be time to do a caffeine tolerance reset.

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What causes us to become more tolerant of caffeine?

Opting for the former will likely allow you to reset your caffeine tolerance more quickly.

They may even be less severe in people who dont consume much caffeine to begin with.

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Brooklyn–based registered dietitian

If you arent experiencing any significant side effects, simply continue on, she continues.

This isnt a sign to speed up your tapering process, but a sign that youre doing it right.

Fortunately, Pasquariello shares a few hacks to basically trick yourself into thinking your caffeine routine hasnt changed much.

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Moreover, you’re free to always throw lower-caffeine optionssuch as decaf and green teainto the mix.

For instance, Pasquariello says you may come up with a new routine around sleep or stress management.

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Brooklyn–based registered dietitian

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