Other uses of caffeine
Caffeine’s original purpose has not changed over the years , as the stimulant is still being used to ward off drowsiness and create medicine and foods. Today caffeine is being used in coffee , the world’s primary source of caffeine. Caffeine content in coffee varies widely depending on the type of coffee bean and the method of preparation used. The next most popular beverage containing caffeine is tea. Tea contains more caffeine than coffee by dry weight. A typical serving , however , contains much less , since tea is normally brewed more weakly than coffee. also contributing to caffeine content are growing conditions , processing techniques , and other variables. Caffeine is also a common ingredient in soft drinks such as coca cola , originally prepared from kola nuts. Soft drinks typically contain 10 to 69 milligrams of caffeine per 12 ounce serving. Chocolate derived from cocoa beans contains a small amount of caffeine. The weak stimulant effect of chocolate may be due to a combination of theobromine and theophylline in addition to the caffeine. (Charles, 2014)
Caffeine can be effective for medical purposes such as migraine headache , headache following surgery , and tension headaches. Caffeine can also help with asthma as caffeine appears to improve airway function for up to 4 hours in people with asthma. Athletic performance can increase physical strength and endurance and may delay exhaustion. It might also reduce feelings of exertion and improve performance during activates such as cycling , running , etc. drinking beverages that contain caffeine is linked with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It appears that the more caffeine that is consumed the lower the risk. Other uses of caffeine include , increasing blood pressure in older people with low blood pressure after eating , taking 200mg of caffeine to improve memory, reducing pain, and weight loss. (fitday,2012)
Caffeine can be effective for medical purposes such as migraine headache , headache following surgery , and tension headaches. Caffeine can also help with asthma as caffeine appears to improve airway function for up to 4 hours in people with asthma. Athletic performance can increase physical strength and endurance and may delay exhaustion. It might also reduce feelings of exertion and improve performance during activates such as cycling , running , etc. drinking beverages that contain caffeine is linked with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It appears that the more caffeine that is consumed the lower the risk. Other uses of caffeine include , increasing blood pressure in older people with low blood pressure after eating , taking 200mg of caffeine to improve memory, reducing pain, and weight loss. (fitday,2012)