The most widely used recreational ingredient in the world: Caffeine
Sources of caffeine are coffee, tea, herbal tea, chocolate, power drinks. Caffeine taken into the body passes directly into the blood from the stomach wall and small intestines.
Is Caffeine Addictive?
After the systematic use of caffeine, when caffeine is not taken into the body;
Headache
Weakness
Lack of Concentration
Unrest
Irritability
Symptoms such as joint pain may occur. This is because caffeine increases the dopamine type border conductors in the brain, which causes addiction.
Does Caffeine Trigger Migraines?
Caffeine has two effects on migraine. While high intake increases migraine attacks, low intake relieves headache. Experts state that sleeping in a dark room after drinking a cup of coffee at the beginning of migraine will greatly alleviate the pain.
Does Caffeine Increase Pain During PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) Period?
The diuretic effect of caffeine may contribute to the reduction of premenstrual bloating. However, since excessive caffeine intake will cause edema, the dose should be adjusted well in this period.
Does Caffeine Cause Insomnia?
When it’s time to go to bed, the chemical “adenosine” in the brain slows down the brain cells, dilates the blood vessels to the gentleman and prepares the body for sleep. On the other hand, when the caffeine molecule reaches its gentleman, it settles in the place reserved for adenosine, preventing the activity of adenosine and narrowing the blood vessels. This is why you lose sleep. Even caffeine taken 3-4 hours before bedtime can cause this.
Does Caffeine Cause Osteoporosis?
Caffeine impairs the absorption of calcium and iron in the body. It also increases urinary calcium excretion due to being a diuretic. Studies show that moderate daily (200-300 mg) caffeine intake does not cause osteoporosis, but high levels of caffeine intake negatively affect bone-mineral density and cause osteoporosis.
Does Caffeine Taken During Pregnancy Harm the Baby?
Daily intake of >200 mg of caffeine in the first trimester of pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage. High levels of caffeine intake in the following periods may adversely affect the development of the baby. Therefore, it has been stated that pregnant women should take less than 200 mg of caffeine per day.
Does Caffeine Intake Before Exercise Increase Fat Burning?
Caffeine provides the protection of muscle glycogen stores by increasing fat burning in individuals who do active sports.
AMOUNT OF Caffeine in BEVERAGES
100 ml Roasted/Ground Coffee: 80 mg
100 ml Instant Coffee: 65 mg
60ml Expresso: 100mg
240ml Latte: 35mg
180 ml Filter Coffee: 185 mg
100 ml Turkish Coffee: 73 mg
100 ml Decaf Coffee: 3 mg
150 ml Black Tea: 35 mg
250 ml Green Tea: 30 mg
240 ml Cocoa Milk: 8 mg
330 ml Can of Coke: 60 mg
330 ml Diet Coke: 27 mg
250ml Power Drink: 100mg
It is valuable in terms of preventing health risks that the amount of caffeine taken daily should not exceed 300-400 mg.
