Cognitive Enhancer

Another chemical reaction that occurs is caffeine add... ... middle of paper ... ...a sip.’ On the other hand, another disadvantage of caffeine is ‘Caffeine Addiction,’ it has been proven by researchers that like drugs many people will/have an addiction to caffeine. According to a published research, in the Journal of the American Medical Association, done in, research ‘determined that caffeine drinkers who had an average of 357 milligrams of caffeine per day showed classic drug dependence signs and symptoms such as a higher tolerance for caffeine with frequent use, a persistent desire or unsuccessful attempt at limiting their intake, withdrawal symptoms when they cut back on their intake and choosing to continue consuming caffeine in spite of the knowledge that caffeine might cause them psychological and physical problems.’ The usual effects of caffeine withdrawal are ‘headaches, exhaustion, being cranky, lack in concentration and even depression.

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Caffeine’s categorized as a stimulant, meaning it temporarily increases alertness and energy. With this stated, you may ask yourself, what’s so bad about a little high associated with coffee or chocolate? I mean it’s practically harmless, right. Not exactly, caffeine still a drug which means almost always comes with side effects. Notably caffeine seems to have the same high as cocaine, just to a lesser degree.

The ethanolic leaves extract of Ricinus communis Linn. was administered orally as (250 mg/kg) in both the experimental models and the effects were compared with phenytoin in MES method and diazepam in PTZ induced seizures method as standard control respectively. The latency of seizures and % of mortality were observed. The ethanolic leaves extract suppressed duration of tonic convulsions and showed recovery in maximal electroshock induced seizures. It also decreased number, duration of convulsions, delayed time of onset of clonic convulsions and showed mortality protection significantly in pentylenetetrazole induced seizures.

Well after one takes coffee, it travels from the stomach, into the blood stream and makes its way to the brain. In the brain it lays a chemical known as Adenosine, this is the chemical in your bin that is in charge of making you sleepy. It does this by attaching itself to the nerve cells in the brain and slowing them down. Caffeine has the same molecular structure as the Adenosines the nerve cells of the brain take in this caffeine instead of the Adenosine and prevents them from slowing down the nerve cells forming... ... middle of paper ... ...eracting driver sleepiness: Effects of napping, caffeine, and placebo. Psychophysiology 33:306–309 Ruxton, C... (2009).

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However, it is rare for most coffee drinkers to suffer from the effects of dehydration such as dizziness, fainting, low blood pressure, and blood in the urine and stool. Dehydration of caffeine reduces waster in the digestive tract that causes constipation. On the other hand taking caffeine with an empty stomach causes diarrhea. Caffeine and

Why do they indulge in CAB? Is it for the taste? Or do they truly feel that because of the caffeine, they can party harder and longer? This study also mentioned that part of the 54% of college students, specifically medical students are a huge part of that statistic. I would also like to know why that is.

(Suen, Hon & Tam, 2008). Meerlo, Mistlberger, Jacobs, Heller & McGinty (2009) have reported that prolonged sleep loss may affect the rate of neurogenesis... ... middle of paper ... ...p Medicine Reviews, 12(2), 153-162. Sereshti, H. & Samadi, S. (2014). A rapid and simple determination of caffeine in teas, coffees and eight beverages. Food Chemistry, 158, 8-13.

One survey reported that caffeine consumption of 5-7 year old kids may increase enuresis a.k.a. bedwetting. Should we except or reduce For others, reasonable amounts (1-6 cups a day) coffee can be good for you. It can prevent serious diseases, boost your mind and muscles, and even help you with weight loss. Remember, as long as you drink toxin free, specialty and brew it with care, you can and should be enjoying it knowing it 's good for you.