Caffeine Sources and Intake Guidelines
6/10/09 •
The common and richest sources of caffeine are coffee, tea, cola drinks, energy drinks, chocolate and cocoa and some over-the-counter medications.
Just a small amount such as 20 mgs of caffeine can produce noticeable mood and body changes. This list provides you with a rough estimate of how much caffeine you may be having on daily [...]
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The effects of caffeine
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The overuse of caffeine can cause the following effects:
Messages are passed along the nervous system more quickly as it will stimulate the Central Nervous System.
It heightens the intensity of mental activity as it stimulates the cortex of the brain, this can produce unpleasant effects on anyone suffering from high levels of anxiety. For people [...]
Caffeine Withdrawal Symptoms
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Caffeine is much the same as any addictive drug, when used frequently the body develops a tolerance to the substance. As the sensitivity to caffeine reduces we need more and more to get the same effect.
Caffeine addiction is common and can be physical and/or psychological, when suddenly stopping caffeine intake withdrawal symptoms can occur within [...]
What is Caffeine?
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Caffeine is one of the most widely used mood affecting and altering drugs in the world. Every time you drink tea, coffee, cocoa, chocolate, stimulant or energy drink, or cola you are giving your body a ‘hit’ of caffeine.