Wednesday 25 May 2011

Caffeine

                                    Addiction Likelihood = 67%
Also Known As
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine, trimethylxanthine, theine, methyltheobromine

History 
Caffeine has been consumed by humans since the Stone Age. If you believe the Chinese legend, the first caffeinated drink was created by the Emperor of China Shennong in 3000BC, when he accidentally dropped some leaves in boiling water and drank the result.

Effects
Caffeine stimulates the heart, respiratory system, and central nervous system, causing the user to feel more alert. It is classed as an ergogenic, which increases the capacity for mental or physical activity.

Common Administration
Almost always, caffeine is administered in the form of a drink, made from caffeine containing plants - the most popular being coffee, tea, and cacao.

Health issues
Caffeine can make a person feel restless, anxious and irritable. It has a number of physical side effects, which can include dizziness, dryness in the mouth, diarrhoea, nausea and hypoglycaemia.


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