Re: [edsers] Re: Explain this one ... caffeine craving ...

March 9, 2004

Kim

Here is some info from the article " The reality behind that caffeine buzz:

For some, a cup of coffee is the perfect way to kick-start the day, but too

many can be dangerous, experts tell Doyle. " This article came

from Lexis-Nexis, which is a subscription service I get from school.

1) Most people can consume up to 400 mg of caffeine per day without side

effects. That's about 4-5 cups of coffee. However, you should take into

account other sources of caffeine - like chocolate.

2) 600-750 mg or more of caffeine per day can cause extreme side effects

including: missed heartbeats and palpitations, mood swings, sweating and

panic attacks.

3) People who are addicted to caffeine crave it and only feel revived by

drinking coffee or cola to ease jitteriness. Levels of 1000 mg of caffeine

can be toxic.

4) Excessive caffeine increases the risk of osteoporosis. People who drink

caffeine lose calcium.

5) Caffeine triggers adrenaline. It can affect your weight or make you

crave sweets.

6) Some studies show a link between caffeine and miscarriage. They

recommend eliminating caffeine or reducing intake to below 300 mg during

pregnancy.

7) Coffee contains katweol and cafestol which can increase cholesterol.

High amounts of coffee also raises levels of homocysteine, which is

associated with heart disease.

8) Caffeine temporarily raises blood pressure, which is good for people with

POTS. However, the increased blood pressure in the average coffee drinker

isn't considered a serious risk for heart disease compared to smoking,

alchohol, and lack of exercise.

9) Reducing or eliminating caffeine is said to help relieve pain in women

with fibrocystic breast disease.

10) Caffeine can be a headache trigger or a headache reliever, depending on

the cause of headache. Coffee constricts peripheral arteries in the brain,

easing headaches caused by swollen blood vessels. Withdrawel from excessive

caffeine is a common cause of headaches.

11) Anti-oxidants in coffee and green-tea are good for cancer prevention.

12) Coffee is a stimulant and can keep you awake at night.

13) One study showed an increased risk of developing Rheumatoid Arthritis

for people who drink more than 10 cups of coffee a day.

-Barb

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