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- Acts as psychoactive stimulant and diuretic
- Many natural sources
- Found in some over-the-counter medications
- Recognized as safe by the FDA in 1958IFIC: Everything You Need to Know About Caffeine
- Name derived from French term for coffee
- Sometimes called theine when in tea
- Consumption of large quantities may produce hallucinationsThe Independent: Coffee Linked to Hallucinations (January 14, 2009)
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Caffeine is a stimulant that is present in many substances such as coffee, tea, cola flavored beverages and chocolate. Caffeine is considered a drug because it works to stimulate the central nervous system. Caffeine is considered to be the most commonly used psychoactive drug in the world. It is estimated that 80 percent of the world uses caffeine on a daily basis.MedlinePlus: Caffeine
Uses
Caffeine is used to increase alertness and for a temporary energy boost. Caffeine can also affect mood. There is no health requirement for caffeine in a persons diet.IFIC: Everything You Need to Know About CaffeineSide Effects
Excessive consumption of caffeine can cause jitters, upset stomach, sleep disturbance, anxiety, dizziness and headaches.AHA: CaffeineModeration
Generally caffeine is considered safe in moderation. Researchers consider 200 - 300 mg of caffeine a day to be a moderate amount for adults. 100 mg a day can lead to a dependence on caffeine which can lead to withdrawal symptoms if you do without it.MayoClinic.com: Caffeine: How much is too much?Caffeine Chart
- Coca-Cola - 12 oz - 34 mg
- Diet Coke - 12 oz - 45 mg
- Iced tea - 12 oz - 70 mg
- Brewed coffee - 5 oz 115 mg
- Mountain Dew - 12 oz 55 mg
- Red Bull - 8.3 oz 80 mg
- Monster - 8 oz 116 mg
- Pepsi - 12 oz 38 mg
- Dark chocolate - 1 oz - 20 mg
- Milk chocolate - 1 oz - 6 mg
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Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning.
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