The study says that exposure to moderate to high levels of caffeine while in the womb is linked to excess weight gain in your child’s early years. Apart from this, excess caffeine can also cause arrhythmia or irregular heart rhythm, which is dangerous. Method for studyThe researchers wanted to try and find out if caffeine intake during pregnancy might also be associated with excess weight gain in the child’s early years. Sources of caffeine included coffee, black tea, caffeinated soft/energy drinks, chocolate, chocolate milk, sandwich spreads; and desserts, cakes and sweets. ConclusionWomen with a very high caffeine intake during their pregnancy were more likely to be poorly educated and to have been obese before they got pregnant.

Source: Hindustan Times April 24, 2018 09:48 UTC