Negative Effects of Caffeine Essay

Nausea, anxiety, depression, muscle tremors. What do they all have in common? They are all side effects or withdrawal symptoms of America’s favorite and least recognized drug: caffeine. Caffeine has many negative side effects that far outweigh any benefits, and yet it can be found in virtually any household, university campus, workplace, or meetinghouse across the country. Not only that, but many people are not even aware that the very thing they consume on a daily basis has been debated over…

than ever before, the human population has been turning to the drug caffeine as a stimulant in our everyday lives. As the fastest growing component of the beverage industry, caffeinated substances such as energy drinks, shots, and other supplements are being consumed in noticeably greater quantities (Kumar et al. 2105). 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine is a chemical compound commonly known as caffeine. In humans, extremely high doses of caffeine can be considered a drug, but the normal daily intake of…

study the effects of household drugs on the circulatory functions of the blackworm, Lumbriculus variegatus. The first hypothesis for this experiment is as the concentration of caffeine increases, there will be an increase in the pulsation rate. The null hypothesis is that as the concentration of caffeine increase, there will not be an increase in the pulsation rate. Based on the results, there was a statistical significance with a >95% confidence level in the difference of water and caffeine…

Caffeine is the most popular psychoactive drug in the world. Millions of people consume caffeine, in various forms, daily in order to feel more energized, but when consumed in amounts that are out of proportion, the effects can be counterproductive or dangerous. Caffeine is both a natural and man made substance that is classified as a drug, food additive, and stimulant of the central nervous system. Its chemical classification is Xanthines because it 's derived from the purine base Xanthine.…

Samantha should avoid smoking, drinking, using drugs, and consuming caffeine during her pregnancy. The first reason why I believe that she not smoke during her pregnancy is because it can cause the baby to have potential health issues. According to the March of Dimes article, "smoking during pregnancy" it states how smoking can cause the baby to be born prematurely, to have a low birth weight, stillbirth, miscarriages, and possibly death. Therefore, smoking during a pregnancy has major risks for…

society. Most drinkers of energy drinks are using them to gain an edge on everyone, while facing negative long-term and short-term health effects. According to the World Health Organization, "Energy drinks pose a grave danger to public health." With the ease of access to energy drinks and the extremely addictive and unhealthy amount of caffeine, these are causing problems within our society. "Heavy caffeine consumption, such as drinking energy drinks, has been associated with serious…

Background The idea behind this specific study is to identify the effects of the consumption of caffeine on 7th, 8th, and 9th graders. The study also focuses on how it progressively affects their sleep patterns on a weekly basis (weekdays and weekends included) based on the amount consumed and the frequency with which various caffeinated products were consumed. Purpose of the Study Adults are known to be wide consumers of caffeine. It is used as a source or energy boost for a body that has…

Coffee or Tea Which is Better? Coffee and tea are currently the world’s most commonly used stimulants. Whereas the two are of different chemical structure and composition, they share a common chemical that is caffeine. Tea, for instance, contains caffeine and methylxanthenes such as theobromine and theophylline which are also human central nervous system stimulants. Tea is derived from a plant, Camellia sinensis, which was first grown in South East Asia and used as a beverage. It has over the…

The Effects of Caffeine on the Human Body By Gilary Lozano Lopez Worldwide, 70 to 76 mg of caffeine is consumed per person daily from food items such as coffee, soda, tea, and chocolate (Millerand Gilbert 1981). Caffeine generates a feeling of energy in the consumer after ingestion, accelerates the heartbeat and causes alterations in perception, mood, and consciousness. These alterations are caused by the blockage of adenosine, a chemical found in all cells in the body that promotes…

consumes caffeine in one form or another. It is an international substance that will affect everyone if it suddenly disappears. Naturally found in 60 organic plants and used in some of the most imported and exported goods, it is a major money maker. So you ask yourself, what is it about caffeine that everyone likes? Besides the great taste when combined with other chemicals, it is known to do a great amount of beneficial acts for the human body. Like it’s positive effects it also has negative…