Essay Archive - Caffeine and Its Affects
Caffeine and Its Affects
Caffeine is the most widely used drug in the world. It is
an effective stimulant of the central nervous system and in large amounts
can produce undesirable side effects such as: nervousness, insomnia,
rapid and irregular heartbeats, elevated blood sugar and cholesterol
levels, excess stomach acid, and heartburn. Based on our incomplete
knowledge of side reactions to caffeine, prudent use seems desirable for
all consumers, male and female. The problem is particularly significant
for children because the effects of caffe....
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