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TOPIC: CAFFEINE IN COFFEE AND ITS EFFECT TO OUR BODY

PS 0368 : C&T Science IISemester 1 (Session 2010/2011)

CONTENTS What is Caffeine?

Where can we find Caffeine in foods and drinks?

Amount of Caffeine we consume daily

What is Coffee?

Healthy amount of Coffee we are advised to

consume

Benefits & side effects of coffee caffeine

Ways to decrease consumption of coffee

Case Study

Conclusion

Reference

Is an addictive drug used in soft drinks as a stimulant. Occurs naturally in coffee.

Discovered by a German chemist, Friedrich Ferdinand Runge (1819).

Absorb quickly into the bloodstream and reaches

at peak level in 30 to 60 minutes.

Increases mental alertness and provide greater feeling of energy. (J. Anspaugh & Ezell, 1998)

Here is a list of foods and drinks that contains caffeine:

Is a beverage made by grinding roasted coffee beans and allowing hot water to flow through them resulting into dark, flavourful, and aromatic liquid.

Coffee is served internationally.

Over one third of the world's population consuming it.

It ranks as the most popular processed beverage.

Note that some "energy" drinks contain far more caffeine than most soft drinks

Relieves migraine & headaches

Treating asthma

Preventing cavities

Increased muscles power

Improved performance in sport

Boost mind power & mood Boost mind power & mood

Small amount of caffeine: more awake

heart beats faster

blood pressure rises

pass more urine

stomach ache

Large amount of caffeine: anxiety and restlessnessHeadachesPain on upper body and jointsInsomnia(difficulty getting to sleep)Tirednessfeeling sickMuscles twitchingincreased nervousness & irritationIncreased urinationdeath

Improves cognitive performance

Liver protection

Exposure to stroke

Eats up calcium in the body

Increases cholesterol levels

stimulates the central nervous system (feel more alert and energetic)

improves motor skills

increases concentration levels

increases endurance

anxiety and nervousness upset stomach difficulty sleepingexposure to obesityat risk of nutritional deficiencieserosion of tooth enamel (cavity)excessive elimination of water (dehydration)Heart problem

Prevents constipation

Loose bowel movement

cleansing of the colon

calcium lossmiscarriage or fetal deathfaster heart ratesincreased breathing ratespend more time awake in the days following birth.upset stomachaffect the size of their babies. damage the DNA of babies in the womb (leukaemia)iron deficiency anemia in mothers and infants.

In one British case study, a teenager who was hospitalized with muscle weakness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss was found to suffer from caffeine intoxication caused by drinking 8 liters (about 2 gallons) of cola on a daily basis for the previous two years. She had been consuming over a gram of caffeine per day. Chocolate bars and coffee-flavored yogurt or ice cream are additional sources of measurable amounts of caffeine.

1. Substituting with Green Tea

2. Addressing the Social Experience

3. Use Other Milky Drinks

4. Take Care With Carbs

5.Power nap is more helpful than a cup of coffee

Coffee and caffeine are not the only option to free oneself from a distress. There is always an alternative, but the alternative are not always related to drugs.

One should be aware of the amount of coffee he/she takes, because it will determine the amount of caffeine coming in to his/her body.

The amount of caffeine will then further affect one’s body and healthiness.