Which of the following is not a health risk of caffeine? Question 10 options: Caffeine is a potent carcinogen High doses of caffeine may induce tremors, heart palpitations and GI disturbances High doses of caffeine by people prone to heart disease may increase the risk of heart attack Use of high doses of caffeine by pregnant women may decrease fetal growth or increase the chances of miscarriage

Caffeine is a highly used legal drug in the world. It is a stimulant, it increases central nervous system activity. It makes the mind feel awake and fresh and boost the energy level in the body. option 2 is incorrect, high doses of caffeine increases heart palpitation and causes gastro intestinal issues. It also interferes with sleep wake cycle. option 3 is incorrect, regular use of high doses of caffeine increases heart attack risk by 60%. option 4 is incorrect, high doses of caffeine during pregnancy may cause infertility, premature birth, and miscarriage. Hence, option 1 is correct. Caffeine is not a potent carcinogen. There is not sufficient research evidence that caffeine can cause cancer. However high doses are still harmful and cause other health risks.

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Which of the following is not a health risk of caffeine?

Question 10 options:

	Caffeine is a potent carcinogen
	High doses of caffeine may induce tremors, heart palpitations and GI disturbances
	High doses of caffeine by people prone to heart disease may increase the risk of heart attack
	Use of high doses of caffeine by pregnant women may decrease fetal growth or increase the chances of miscarriage