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CAFFEINE

Facts

• According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, it takes about 30 to 60 minutes for caffeine to reach its peak level in the blood. The body typically eliminates half of the drug in 3 to 5 hours, and the remainder can linger for 8 to 14 hours.
• Don’t be fooled by energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster. They actually contain less caffeine than a cup of coffee and instead are filled with tons of chemicals and sugar, so you end up loading up on empty calories for less energy.
• Caffeine is the most socially acceptable drug for a reason. Studies suggest that it can improve mood and concentration, sharpen your focus, and increase lifespan. Recently it has been linked to staving off Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
  
• ​While adenosine is blocked, dopamine production increases, meaning that a cup of coffee in the morning might just make you a happier person.
  


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​The Effects of Caffeine

 ​Caffeine can cause insomnia, nervousness, restlessness, nausea, increased heart rate, and other side effects. Larger doses might cause headache, anxiety, and chest pain. Caffeine is likely unsafe when used in high doses. It can cause irregular heartbeat and even death. 

The Brain
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Caffeine acts as a center nervous system stimulant. When it reaches your brain, the most noticeable effect is alertness. You'll feel more awake and less tired, so it's a common ingredient in medications to treat or manager drowsiness, headaches, and migraines. 

Symptoms of Caffeine Addiction

• Dizziness
• Feeling Shaky
• Headache
• Increased Blood Pressure
• Nervousness
• Racing Heart, or Other Heartbeat Abnormalities
• Sleep Issues