Many of us just cannot make it through the day without that morning cup of Coffee. Then, we usually need a few caffeinated drinks to get through the rest of the day. Following is some information on what caffeine actually does to our bodies.
Then, for those of us, who still really want and need caffeine, I have a list of how much caffeine our favorites have.
Then, for those of us, who still really want and need caffeine, I have a list of how much caffeine our favorites have.
Caffeine has many metabolic effects. For example,
- It stimulates the central nervous system.
- It releases free fatty acids from adipose (fatty) tissue.
- It affects the kidneys, increasing urination, which can lead to dehydration.
Many studies have been done to see if there's a direct link between caffeine, coffee drinking and coronary heart disease. The results are conflicting. This may be due to the way the studies were done and confounding dietary factors. However, moderate coffee drinking (1–2 cups per day) doesn't seem to be harmful.
Caffeine-habituated individuals can experience "caffeine withdrawal" 12–24 hours after the last dose of caffeine. It resolves within 24–48 hours. The most prominent symptom is headache. They can also feel anxiety, fatigue, drowsiness and depression.
It looks like Starbucks is the coffee to drink, when you are trying to stay awake.
