Caffeine Addiction
Alert (but dont hurt) your senses!
What is Caffeine?
Caffeine is the world's most widely consumed drug that alters the central nervous system. Eighty five present of Americans consume it daily. Caffeine is found in various amounts in seeds, leaves, and fruit of some plants, most commonly the coffee plant. It is a natural insecticide for plants. Caffeine's chemical name is 1,3,7- trimethylxanthine and its formula is C8H10N4O2. The FDA doesn't require caffeine content to be on nutrition labels, so it's hard to tell if something contains caffeine.
Stuff that Contains Caffeine
Coffee
The most common source of caffeine. People often drink coffee mainly for the effects of caffeine.
Soda
Caffeine is a common ingredient in sodas. Cola drinks get their caffeine from the kola nut.
Chocolate
Uses of Caffeine
Effects of Caffeine
When caffeine is ingested it increases your dopamine levels and blocks adenosine receptors.Caffeine is classified by the FDA as Generally Recognized As Safe, because toxic doses are higher than regular doses. It still can have some bad effects on your body though. Some people use it as a stress reliever, but some studies show it can do the opposite to your body. It raises your blood pressure and heightens the risk of heart disease. Caffeine can worsen some preexisting conditions, and cause insomnia. Excessive caffeine can be lethal.
Fun Facts Cbout Caffeine!
Women can metabolize caffeine faster than men can.
Caffeine is banned from Olympic competitions.
Decaffeinated products still contain caffeine.
It is impossible to be physically dependent on caffeine.
Help for Addiction
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Website: www.americanaddictioncenters.com
Phone: 1-855-806-4270