Controversial issues
Governments
Caffeine has been put to speculation in whether or not it should allowed to use legally. It was recognized that coffee contained some compound that acted as a stimulant, resulting in caffeine being a subject to regulation. In the 16th century Islamists in Mecca and in the Ottoman Empire made coffee illegal for some classes and it was banned in Sweden at various times between 1756 and 1823. (James , 2011)
In1911 , kola nuts became the focus of one of the earliest documented health scares, when the US government seized 40 barrels and 20 kegs of Coca cola syrup in Tennessee, claiming the caffeine in the drink was injurious to health. Although the judge ruled in favor of coca cola , two bills were introduced to the U.S house of representatives in 1912 to amend the pure food and drug act, adding caffeine to the list of habit forming and deleterious substances which must be listed on a product’s label. The food and drug administration in the united states currently allows beverages containing less than 0.02% caffeine but caffeine powder , which is sold as a dietary supplement is unregulated. (James, 2011)
Religions
Some seventh day Adventists , church of god adherents , and Christian scientist do not consume caffeine. Some of these religions believe that one is not supposed to consume a non medical , psychoactive substance , or believe that one is supposed to consume a substance that is addictive. Caffeinated beverages are widely consumed by Muslims today. In the 16th century , some Muslim authorities made unsuccessful attempts to ban them as forbidden “ intoxicating beverages” under Islamic dietary laws. (James , 2011)
Caffeine has been put to speculation in whether or not it should allowed to use legally. It was recognized that coffee contained some compound that acted as a stimulant, resulting in caffeine being a subject to regulation. In the 16th century Islamists in Mecca and in the Ottoman Empire made coffee illegal for some classes and it was banned in Sweden at various times between 1756 and 1823. (James , 2011)
In1911 , kola nuts became the focus of one of the earliest documented health scares, when the US government seized 40 barrels and 20 kegs of Coca cola syrup in Tennessee, claiming the caffeine in the drink was injurious to health. Although the judge ruled in favor of coca cola , two bills were introduced to the U.S house of representatives in 1912 to amend the pure food and drug act, adding caffeine to the list of habit forming and deleterious substances which must be listed on a product’s label. The food and drug administration in the united states currently allows beverages containing less than 0.02% caffeine but caffeine powder , which is sold as a dietary supplement is unregulated. (James, 2011)
Religions
Some seventh day Adventists , church of god adherents , and Christian scientist do not consume caffeine. Some of these religions believe that one is not supposed to consume a non medical , psychoactive substance , or believe that one is supposed to consume a substance that is addictive. Caffeinated beverages are widely consumed by Muslims today. In the 16th century , some Muslim authorities made unsuccessful attempts to ban them as forbidden “ intoxicating beverages” under Islamic dietary laws. (James , 2011)
Use
Caffeine is used by billions around the world. The global consumption of caffeine has been estimated at 120,000 tonnes per year, making it the world’s most popular psychoactive substance. This amounts to one serving of caffeinated for every person every day. Caffeine can be used by anyone to ward of drowsiness or to use as medication prescribed by the doctor. The cost of caffeine varies among places , for example if you are buying caffeine on its own , 125g of caffeine would be priced at $146.19 in the U.S. if you were to buy caffeine in products such as coffee the price may be cheaper. Since coffee is one of the most popular drinks around the globe , it is not exception that caffeine is frequently used around the world every day. (Nasdaq, 2009)