FACTS AND MYTHS OF CAFFEINE


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There are several theories about the caffeine is wrong and it is believed by the public. Caffeine from coffee, tea, and cocoa beans. Caffeine content contained in foods varies. Caffeine content ranged from 160mg in some energy drinks. Caffeine is also contained in some pain relievers, flu remedy, and diet pills. Doses of caffeine on medicine are the range 16-200 mg. Caffeine as a drug has benefits as mild pain relievers and help improve the effectiveness of other pain relievers.

Here are some myths and facts of caffeine:
1. Caffeine can cause dependence.

Fact:
Caffeine is a stimulant to the central nervous system and the use of caffeine on a regular basis can lead to dependence. However, caffeine does not cause disruption of social life, physical health, economic or other addictive drugs like. Stop consuming coffee suddenly generally may give rise to symptoms of dependence for one day or more. This condition is most likely to occur if someone is consuming coffee more than one glass a day.
Symptoms of dependence arising when quitting Caffeine consumption are:
• headache
• Experiencing fatigue
• Experience anxiety
• the nature of the fast furious
• the condition of such emotional distress
• have trouble concentrating

2. Caffeine can cause insomnia.

Fact:
The body can quickly absorb caffeine, but can also eliminate it quickly. Caffeine is metabolized in the liver, it takes approximately five to seven hours to remove half the caffeine from the body. Generally, consuming caffeine can interfere with the day e.g. not sleep at night. The consumption of caffeine 6 hours before going to bed to prevent the occurrence of insomnia. Someone who is more sensitive to caffeine, not only experienced insomnia but also other caffeine side effects like gastrointestinal disorders and nervousness.

3. Caffeine can increase the risk of osteoporosis, heart disorders, and cancer.
Fact:

The average coffee consuming as much as 300 mg or 3 cups of coffee does not harm healthy adults. Some people are more susceptible to side effects of caffeine.
• Osteoporosis and caffeine
According to the study, caffeine can increase the body loses calcium and magnesium through the urine. However, the condition cannot raise the risk of osteoporosis especially if it can keep up with the consumption of enough calcium.
• Disorders of the heart and caffeine
In people who are sensitive to caffeine can increase heart rate and increment risk of blood pressure. In a recent study, caffeine does not affect cholesterol levels, heart rate, or an increase in the risk of cardiovascular disorders. If you already have high blood pressure or heart disorders, consult with your doctor before consuming caffeine.
• cancer and caffeine
There is no relationship between caffeine can increase the risk of cancer. Even based on the fact of caffeine can have effects against certain types of cancer shield cover.

4. Caffeine for women who are currently pregnant program

Fact:
Some research suggests that consuming low amounts of coffee (the cup of coffee per day or no more than 200 mg per day) does not affect a few things such as:
• Difficulty conceiving
• Miscarriage
• birth defects
• premature Birth
• a low birth rate

5. Caffeine can cause dehydration
Fact:
Caffeine can cause frequent urination or a mild diuretic. However, according to the research of the condition showed no caffeine can cause dehydration.

6. Caffeine can harm children
Fact:
Some kids are sensitive to caffeine with increases the side effects such as anxiety or irritability. In addition, in General, caffeine consumed by children through drink fizzy drinks, energy, or sweet tea which all contain high sugar levels. These conditions can increase the risk of the occurrence of overweight in children.

7. Caffeine has no benefit for health
Fact:
Caffeine has slight health benefits, but the caffeine has many potential benefits. Caffeine has its benefits to relieve a headache and asthma. Some research suggests that caffeine may lower the risk of the occurrence of Parkinson's, liver disorders, colon cancer, type 2 diabetes, and dementia (senile).

8. Trigger the wrinkle on the face
Fact:
Although touted contain antioxidants, excessive consumption can trigger the appearance of wrinkles on the face. It caused dehydration. Caffeine makes the body more discharge through the urine. When you consume caffeinated drinks, make sure you accompany the white water to maintain hydration in the body.
9. Interfere with the sound quality
Fact:
People who have disorders of the vocal cords, a singer, or featuring his voice, often prohibited from consuming caffeine. Although yet to be researched further, caffeine is considered able to worsen the quality of the sound.

The recommended intake of Caffeine
Each person has a reaction to caffeine. But it's good if you do not overdo it in consuming caffeine.


The content of caffeine in a cup of coffee depends on the type of coffee beans and how to process them. An average of one cup of coffee contains nearly 100 mg of caffeine. Meanwhile, the caffeine in tea contains about half of the coffee. Three cups of coffee per day with a caffeine content of around 250 mg is the levels deemed sufficient. The intake of caffeine for pregnant women are advised not to exceed two cups of coffee per day.
Children also did not escape from the intake of caffeine, can be derived from tea or chocolate. Parents need to carefully observe the intake of caffeine on children so as not to cause excessive harmful effects.
Although caffeine can be beneficial, excessive consumption thus can be injurious to health. Excessive Caffeine consumption reaching 500-600 mg, can cause muscle tremors, gastrointestinal disorders, rapid heartbeat, nervousness, insomnia, and so on.
So when you intend sipping coffee or tea specialties today, remember to always keep the doses in the range that are not excessive.


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