Illinois’ Matthew Mayer says he obtained caffeine poisoning after ingesting six vitality drinks

Illinois’ Matthew Mayer mentioned he had been affected by a “hangover” the previous couple of days – however not from alcohol.

In truth, he lived as much as a stereotypical school child trait; enjoying video video games for hours stuffed with caffeine. Mayer mentioned he obtained caffeine poisoning due to all of the Monster vitality drinks he consumed whereas enjoying.

Matthew Mayer, #24 of the Illinois Fighting Illini, drives to the basket towards Caleb McConnell, #22 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, at State Farm Center on Feb. 11, 2023 in Champaign, Illinois. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

“I’ve been sick the previous couple of days,” mentioned Mayer. “I had caffeine poisoning. I had six Monsters the day of the sport. I solely had one earlier than, however I had 5 after, as a result of I had like a caffeine-induced euphoria to play video video games. So I might barely get away from bed the following day. It was mainly like a caffeine hangover.”

One 16-ounce can of Monster has 160 milligrams of caffeine, so he had 960 milligrams all through all the day, greater than double what the FDA recommends as a wholesome dosage, relying on the particular person. “Life-threatening” doses are round 10 to 14,000 milligrams.

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Illinois Fighting Illini ahead Matthew Mayer, #24, celebrates throughout a university basketball sport towards the Indiana Hoosiers on Feb. 18, 2023 at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana.  (Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire through Getty Images)

Mayer transferred from Baylor after spending 4 years there – regardless of 126 profession video games coming into this 12 months, although, he was given an additional season of eligibility because of COVID-19.

He is averaging 12.6 factors and 5.3 rebounds in 29 contests this season, all of which he has began. Mayer is averaging 25.9 minutes per sport, however racked up 32 on the street at Ohio State this previous weekend.

Matthew Mayer, #24 of the Illinois Fighting Illini, reaches for the ball throughout the sport towards the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center on Jan. 19, 2023 in Champaign, Illinois.  (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Mayer expects to be on the court docket on Thursday for Illinois’ Senior Day towards Michigan.