Can drinking caffeinated drinks such as Coca‑Cola or Dr Pepper affect your fertility?
Various organisations, including the Food Standards Authority of Ireland have found no evidence that the use of caffeine in sparkling drinks, such as Dr Pepper and Coca‑Cola, would harm your health, including your fertility. More than 140 countries have also studied the safety of caffeine and allow its use in drinks at various levels. Caffeine is one of the most studied food and beverage ingredients, with centuries of safe use.
You can see the amount of caffeine in Coca‑Cola drinks compared to other popular foods and drinks on our caffeine comparison chart.
