Hello,
I would like to ask about the safe amount of caffeine during pregnancy. I've read that 200 mg of caffeine is recommended. I've been drinking green Matcha tea for some time now. I am currently in the first trimester and am considering whether I can safely drink my cup of tea (2g Matcha) daily.
Thank you very much for your advice.
With caffeine intake, it is more complex - it is a stimulant whose effect depends on the functioning of the receptors to which it binds. Each person exhibits a different level of sensitivity, and a daily dose of 300 mg is considered safe for healthy adults (equivalent to 5-8 small cups). The problem is that a significant portion of the population shows side effects of coffee at doses around 50 - 80 mg, for whom the recommended amounts are unattainable. For pregnant women, there is a risk of increased stress reactions in the child, making it safer to completely avoid coffee during pregnancy (as well as alcohol).
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Mgr. Martin Jelinek
Lecturer and author of the educational system
Nutrition educator, lecturer, and author of the educational system and the ZOF learning application.
Mgr. Martin Jelínek has been systematically involved in nutrition education since 1999. He is the founder of ATAC, the educational company behind NutriCourses, and the author of an educational system focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and the practical application of nutrition knowledge.
He graduated from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University in Brno. Throughout his professional career, he has combined nutrition, education, and the practical application of acquired knowledge. His educational system also includes the ZOF (Zone of Optimal Functioning) learning application, where students turn theory into practical work with meal plans.
In 2007, he launched the first intake of a six-month course focused on the education of nutrition advisors. Over time, this course became the foundation for the further development of the educational system and a range of specialised courses.