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A member of the family of chemicals that are called methyl xanthines. It is variously classified as a stimulant, an addictive substance, a performance-enhancing drug and a slimming aid. Sources of caffeine include drinks, foods and medications. Examples include coffee, tea, cola drinks, the new generation 'energy' drinks, chocolate, and many over-the-counter and prescription medications.
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Topics Related To Caffeine
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| Caffeine | As A Treatment
"As well as having negative effects, caffeine does possess some positive attributes..."
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Caffeine Intoxication |
The Condition
"...The amount of caffeine in some common foods and beverages is as follows: Coffee, brewed 40 to 180mg per cup; Coffee, instant 30 to 120mg per cup; Coffee, decaffeinated 3 to 5mg per cup; Tea, brewed American 20 to..."
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Caffeine/Coffee Avoidance |
As A Treatment
"...SourceCaffeine is found in coffee, tea, chocolate and some soft drinks..."
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Dehydration |
Our Question about caffeinated soft drink consumption
"Caffeine is a mild diuretic..."
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Hot Drinks |
As A Treatment
"...The caffeine in tea has been shown by some studies to help improve mood and relieve fatigue without the "buzz" associated with coffee..."
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Liver Detoxification Phase II Support |
As A Treatment
"...Patients with underactive Phase 1 detoxification will experience an intolerance to caffeine, perfumes and other environmental chemicals, and an increased risk for liver disease, while those with an overactive system will be relatively unaffected by caffeine drinks..."
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Osteoporosis - Osteopenia |
Our Question about caffeinated soft drink consumption
"...Though the caffeine in the drinks was primarily responsible for excess calcium excretion, previous studies of the effect of caffeine have shown a compensatory drop in calcium excretion over the 24-hour period..."
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Reduced Water Consumption |
As A Treatment
"...It has become a common belief that we need "2 litres or 8 glasses" of water daily and that beverages containing caffeine or alcohol do not count because they increase the excretion of water or have a diuretic effect..."
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Last updated: Aug 15, 2009
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