Most of us have discovered how highly addicting caffeine is. Even a small daily dose of caffeine can cause significant withdrawal symptoms. So it’s best to slowly lower your caffeine intake each day. Remember, the first step is admitting you may have a problem.
Caffeinated Facts:
• It takes only 3 days to become addicted to caffeine.
• A psychoactive drug (central nervous stimulant), caffeine is the most popular drug in the world.
• The International Olympic Committee has listed caffeine as a prohibited substance. Athletes who test positive for high levels of caffeine (it only takes 5 cups of coffee), may be banned from competing in the Olympic Games.
• Caffeine can cause excessive sweating.
• Want to lose that belly fat? Give up caffeine, which raises cortisol levels causing you to crave food.
• Have high blood pressure? Reducing the amount of caffeine you consume each day is proven to make a noticeable improvement.
• Caffeine can deplete the magnesium in your body, which is necessary for your heart to work normally.
• Caffeine can literally make your heart skip a beat. Studies show that it can trigger irregular heart rhythms.
• Smoke? Cut down on caffeine to reduce your risk of lung cancer.
• Cut down on caffeine to reduce your risk of kidney stones.
• Caffeine increases the levels of homocysteine in your blood, which damages blood vessels.
• Decaffeinated coffee and tea still contain small amounts of caffeine.
• American adults consume an average of 280 mg of caffeine each day!
• Researchers have determined that 300 mg of caffeine a day is safe for more adults.
• The less you weigh, the greater the effect of caffeine. For instance, 1 can of soda has the same effect on a child as 4 cups of coffee on an adult.
• Apples are more effective at keeping people awake in the morning than caffeine is.
Quote of the Month:
“I don’t have a problem with caffeine. I have a problem without caffeine!” ~ Unknown
Deep Thought of the Month:
Do they have rehab for caffeine addiction?
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