All About Caffeine ( Myths And Facts)

Caffeine is not addictive.

Most people think that caffeine is addictive but the fact is that it is not. It only acts as a stimulant that excites the Nerve cells of our brain. On the other hand nicotine ,which is majorly found in tobacco is considered to be addictive. If you are consuming caffeine in moderate amount you will not become addicted to it but if you consume it regularly then your dependency on it might get you a headache or feeling of fatigue, nausea or even muscle pains. Even it may be harder for you to concentrate on the things properly. So always be on a safer side and take it in moderation. Now the question arises how much amount is the moderate amount and answer is that between 200 and 300 milligrams of caffeine that is equivalent to 2 to 3 cups of coffee are considered to be moderate and safe. Moderate consumption of caffeine even may reduce the risk of some diseases like diabetes,gallstones,Parkinson's disease and liver diseases also.

Avoid caffeine during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Women should be more cautious while their pregnancy and widely moderate their caffeine intake. Studies have shown that high intake of caffeine may lead to miscarriages and decrease fetal growth but this has not been proved medically. Getting less than 300 grams per day that is equivalent of up to 3 cups of coffee, will be fine. Babies can get a dose of caffeine from breastfeeding so please avoid while you are having babies and breast feeding them.

For how long does its effects last?

Caffeine effects last longer than you might think. While you are having it in the morning it can take more than 6 hours to eliminate just half of the caffeine from your body. A cup of coffee taken in the afternoon might hamper your sleep at night and you may not be aware of it,you might be blaming some other things for your sleep. People who are sensitive to caffeine it may be even longer than this.

caffeine is mixed with some Other Drugs

Caffeine is mixed with other Drugs like headache medications and some skin cosmetics. In headache drugs it is added to help our body absorbing the drug more efficiently and quickly. It also lowers the side effects of the drugs and its addiction and anti aging products having caffeine in them make our skin smoother and reduce the wrinkles.

does caffeine cause anxiety

People suffering from anxiety disorder should avoid caffeine because it can make the situation even worse by exaggerating worry and tension. Intoxicated people often think that having a cup of coffee can make them sober but it is just the false misconception and myth

caffeinated beverages do not cause dehydration

Caffeinated beverages do not contribute to the dehydration. In the short term those people may have mild diuretic effect who have just started taking caffeine but it is not the case with habitually caffeine beverages drinkers. All such drinks help maintain hydration in our body that is very useful while we are outdoor in the summer season.

how can caffeine kill you

You can die of overdose of caffeine. Overdosing happens when people consume 10 grams of caffeine per day that is equivalent to 85 cups to consume. Approximately 1 cup contains 115 milligram of it. convulsions or irregular heartbeats causes the death.

What is this safe limit of caffeine in soft drinks and energy drinks?

The FDA limits the caffeine content in soft drinks to 71 milligrams per 12 oz serving but energy drinks can have any amount of it even several energy drinks have more than 100 milligrams of caffeine per serving to 200 mg.