Caffeine is God’s greatest creation. Anything with caffeine in it, chiefly coffee or tea, uplifts the mood and touches your soul immediately. The stimulant is one of the highest consumed drugs in the world and no wonder it is as calming as dope, as some of you might think. The addiction is so strong that one day without caffeine might put you in a distressed mood and you might experience withdrawal symptoms like headaches, body ache, and nausea. There is more to Caffeine than just being a part of your tea. There are facts about the drug still unknown to the world and you must know them now for a better understanding. Who knows, you might be incorporating some caffeine in your lives, if you have not until now:
Major Ingredient in Health Supplements
This could be a useful pointer for someone who avoids tea or coffee for health reasons. If you are into bodybuilding or workouts, then be informed, your body is still receiving a good shot of caffeine from the supplements that are consuming. Moreover, weight loss supplements or fat burners also contain a good amount of caffeine or caffeine anhydrous (as written on the jar). Caffeine intake 15-20 minutes prior to an intense workout enhances mental focus and thereby boosts your workout performance. The science behind this phenomenon is similar to what tea does to your mind and body. Many workout supplements these days contain Caffeine as one of the main ingredients. Thermogenics or fat burners also added with the substance so that you do not feel jittery prior to a training session and crush the hurdles at gym.
Make sure you do not consume more than what is recommended. Excess consumption of supplements with caffeine might cause dehydration.
Caffeine Beyond Coffee
According to international authority body FDA, you do not consume caffeine just through coffee but unknowingly, ingest it through various other sources. Eatables like chocolates and medications, such as analgesics contain caffeine. Aforementioned point is another big source of caffeine but these two here have a comparatively higher percentage. Now you know why a dose of aspirin or Disprin (India) relieves your headache instantly and refreshes you altogether. Another report from Cleveland Clinic says that combining the dose of pain killer with a cup of coffee increases the effectiveness by 40 percent. You would be surpised to know that caffeine is also found in leaves, seeds and fruits of a majority of plants.
Help With Parkinson’s Disease
People who suffer from the unfortunate Parkinson’s disease can receive many benefits out of caffeine consumption. Brains of people suffering from the disease slowly lose the nerve cells that are responsible for producing neurotransmitter dopamine. Clinical studies have proved that consumption of caffeine protect these cells and nurture what is left from so that further loss is barred. The study indicated that group of people (300,000 U.S. men and women as mentioned in the study) who consumed between 95-200 grams of caffeine was less susceptible to any disease similar to this than those who consumed a very low dose of the drug. Caffeine can actually do more good than harm if taken in proper portions.
Tannins Terror
Tannins are compounds found in coffee and tea. Well, this same substance used to tan animal hides into leather. Many people have linked this process owing to sheer negligence, to the beautiful tanned skin they dream about all the times. However, you would be surprised to know that high intake of coffee can lead to excess deposits of tannins in the liver, which is a prime organ in-charge of filtration. The excess residue might go out of your system at a very slower pace, resulting into toxin build-up. When the toxin level increases, skin tries purging it out through the pores and this is when you notice horrible breakouts. Such breakouts are referred to as Liver Spots. Therefore, next time you think about making that extra cup of coffee, remember your desire about having a flawless skin.
Caffeine is not an entirely blissful experience. If you consider taking extra doses, then the boon might turn out to be a bane causing saddening instances. You tend to overlook or misunderstand the usage, which is why sometimes ending up consuming the drug the wrong way. Ensure you do things right and stay active.
Author Bio
Vineeta Tiwari is a Health & Wellness writer for past 4 years. A fitness freak herself, she is on a constant mission to explore hidden facts and remedies that benefits people’s health and their lives overall. Her current post talks about the lesser-known facts about whey that people miss on. Currently, she is associated with an emerging & popular health supplement website Healthxp.in.
