Is there an upper limit for caffeine intake in rats?

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Vladimir A. Kulchitsky

Please study the articles in Attachment. The design of protocols will help you choose the optimal dose of caffeine.

Steingrimur Stefansson

Hi Sedanur, what exactly are the measurable parameters correlated to caffeine intake in rats?

I would like to know since I drink 5+ cups of coffee each day.

Sedanur Macit

Thank you very much for the articles.

We are planning to study affects of caffeine on metabolic parameters and body weight.