THE USE OF CAFFEINE

STRUCTURE AND DESCRIPTION

Caffeine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant, with the molecular formula C8H10N4O2 and a molar mass of 194.2g/mol.

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Caffeine is bitter in taste and is related to the purines (Adenine and Guanine) of the DNA and RNA of an organism. I can be found in fruits, nuts (cola nut), seeds and leaves of certain plants. This bitter taste serves as protective adaptation, to prevent herbivores from eating the plant products. Caffeine stimulates certain parts of the nervous system. The widely and commonly known source of caffeine is the coffee bean seeds of coffee plant.

Caffeine has been used in the production of many products that includes beverages; it can be found in tea, energy drinks, and coffee.

When it is taken into the system, it provides both negative and positive effects on the individual's body.

POSITIVE EFFECTS

• It is used bro protect the body against certain diseases, such as Parkinson's disease.
• It is used for the treatment and prevention of premature infant breathing problems.
• It helps individuals to stay awake at night to perform certain duties.
• It prevents liver cirrhosis
• It also provides energy to the body after working for a longer period of time.

NEGATIVE EFFECTS

• It increases the blood pressure and may lead to hypertension or even heart attack due to the adverse increase in heart beat.
• Some individuals experience headache
• It may lead to stroke due to excessive intake of its products
• It brings about addiction
• Regular intake of caffeine by pregnant women can lead to miscarriage
• It affects the secretion of gastric acid by the stomach
• High intake of caffeine also leads to bone loss.

CONCLUSION

Following the positive and negative effects of caffeine intake into the system, I advise all users to control the high intake of it so as to gain its positive values and as well reduce the risk of been affected by it, as it may lead to total body shutdown.
It must be taken in a control manner, and not regularly in order to prevent getting addicted.

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