If you consume too much caffeine, you might experience some of its bothersome side effects, such as insomnia, fast heartbeat, irritability, headaches and muscle tremors. According to "The Fat Flush" by Ann Louise Gittleman, caffeine takes a toll on your liver and kidneys, which are the organs in charge of flushing it out of your system. Women are more susceptible than men to the effects of caffeine, especially if they're taking birth control pills.
Step 1
Cut down or eliminate products that contain caffeine. If you're not ready to give up your morning cup of coffee just yet, start by getting rid of all other products you consume that contain caffeine. Pain medications like ibuprofen contain caffeine. So do many soft drinks, chocolate, tea, kola nuts and a number of diet pills.
Step 2
Reduce the amount of coffee you drink. Start by eliminating one cup a day if you drink several, or switch to caffeinated tea at least part of the day. You'll still get a burst of energy, but the caffeine intake will be less. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, an 8-oz. cup of generic brewed coffee has an average of 133g of caffeine, while a cup of tea has just 53g on average.
Step 3
Drink lots of water. Water will help flush caffeine, as well as toxins, out of your body. Drink filtered or bottled water if possible, and make sure you're getting at least eight glasses a day.
Step 4
Exercise. Sweat from your workout will also work as a means of flushing out toxins. Also, caffeine will likely provide you with a boost of energy. By exercising, you'll be taking advantage of that extra sparkle so the caffeine doesn't just sit around in your body without any purpose.
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