Is there a way to counteract too much caffeine?
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Institutes of Health, the average person's body takes about five hours to metabolize half of the caffeine consumed. While you cannot instantly flush it from your system, there are several effective strategies to counteract too much caffeine and minimize its uncomfortable side effects.