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Sure, but you have to pick a threshold somewhere. Going with the median seems likely to be the most robust measurement.

Which is to say, no, I would not feel comfortable consuming the equivalent LD49 of a substance. It is an order of magnitude estimate to give you a sense of toxicity. Which in the case of caffeine - is so high that it is nearly impossible for a healthy individual to consume that much accidentally.



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