If you're like me, the occasional coffee is all it takes to get a boost of energy on a particularly drowsy morning.
But for those who need a little extra caffeine help, there are other ways to get that buzz.
According to the Mayo Clinic, most adults can safely consume about 400 milligrams, or four cups of coffee, in a day. More than that and you risk raising your heart rate, not to mention feeling jittery and irritable.
Here are the crazy real ways you can get your coffee fix without ever taking a sip.
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Pills: Usually available in 100 mg and 200 mg varieties, or the rough equivalent of 1-2 8-oz. cups of coffee.
N0-Doz caffeine pills, with 200 mg of caffeine per pill, cost $9.99 for a 60-pill bottle. Pill form versions of caffeine are the most heavily tested of all alternative caffeine options, but it's important to take them only at the suggested dosages. They can be dangerous if taken incorrectly.
Vape pens: Caffeine vaporizers contain 2 mg per puff; a typical serving adds up to 20-40 mg, or about the same as a can of cola.
If inhaling caffeine is more your speed, expect to get about two milligrams a puff out of a caffeine vaporizer. The typical serving will add up to 20-40 milligrams of caffeine — the equivalent of a can of cola — and those made by Eagle Energy Vapor will set you back about $24.99 for a set of 3. So far, the FDA hasn't made a ruling on whether inhaling caffeine is safe.
Patches: Most caffeine patches have about 60 mg of caffeine, or a little more than half a cup of strong coffee.
Caffeine patches such as Spot On, which cost $18.00 for 24 patches, can send the stimulant into your blood stream in a matter of minutes. Each patch contains 60 milligrams of caffeine — roughly the same as a little more than half a cup of coffee — so it's probably best not to overdo it, like the science fair judge from the 2007 Disney movie "Meet the Robinsons."
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