Caffeine is the most widely used drug in the world and can be used as a central nervous system stimulant. It occurs naturally in certain foods. Millions of people use it to restore mental alertness, increase alertness and improve concentration and concentration. 80-90% of American adults consume some caffeine every day. According to statistics, the United States consumes about 400 million cups of coffee every day, making it the main consumer of coffee in the world.

Naturally, caffeine is found in the leaves and seeds of approximately 60 plants, including coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa beans, guarana berries, yerba mate and kola nuts.

Caffeine has no nutritional value and is tasteless. Foods containing caffeine include tea, coffee, chocolate, caffeinated cold drinks, syrups, chewing gum and jelly, marshmallows and many other snacks. It is also found in energy-boosting drinks and athlete-enhancing supplements.

The positive effects of caffeine:

If we talk about its positive effects on our health, its moderate intake can enhance

Lose weight.

Brain function and alertness.

Improve memory and reduce fatigue.

It may also help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease (mild memory loss) and Parkinson's disease.

Can help eyelid spasm and prevent skin cancer.

According to a study, it can improve short-term memory and increase reaction time. For most healthy adults, 3-4 cups (400 mg) of brewed coffee per day seems to be a safe amount of caffeine.

Negative effects of caffeine:

Daily intake of more than 500-600 mg of caffeine may have a negative impact on health.

It can cause depression, irritability, insomnia, high blood pressure and blood sugar levels, headaches and irritability.

It may also cause stomach acid, heartburn, and rapid or uneven heartbeat. Urination will also increase shortly after ingesting caffeine, because it is not stored in our body, but in the form of urine.

Excessive caffeine intake can interfere with calcium metabolism and may cause osteoporosis and muscle twitches.

 Since caffeine is spread in the blood, it may increase the baby's heart rate, slow down the growth of the fetus, and increase the rate of miscarriage. A small amount of caffeine during pregnancy is considered safe. Therefore, if you are pregnant, limit your caffeine intake to 200 mg per day. Breastfeeding mothers can also drink caffeine, but in moderation [1][2].

How to detoxify from caffeine?

If you want to quit caffeine, you may experience headaches and fatigue within a few hours, but fortunately, withdrawal symptoms are short-lived. So, try to slowly change yourself to a product with less caffeine. Slowly removing caffeine from your diet can prevent you from sudden headaches and irritability. Although drinking large amounts of coffee and tea is considered a diuretic, your body will gain moisture as a result. Stopping the medication suddenly can cause severe dehydration. Drink as much water as possible to keep yourself hydrated. Drink about 8 ounces. Water can also relieve headaches and fatigue, as these are symptoms of dehydration [3].

References:

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2-Nichols, H. (2017, October 16). What does caffeine do to your body? Retrieved November 3, 2021, from MedicalNewsToday: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/clean-eating-what-does-the-research-say#The-bottom-line

3-GAIAM. (n.d.). HOW TO DETOX FROM CAFFEINE, SUGAR, AND WHITE FLOUR IN 7 DAYS. Retrieved from GAIAM: https://www.gaiam.com/blogs/discover/how-to-detox-from-caffeine-sugar-and-white-flour-in-7-days