80 likes | 399 Views
Caffeine. Is it really safe?. Caffeine facts. Caffeine is a drug ! It is a stimulant Caffeine is the most widely used drug in the world 85% of Americans use it every day. What four places does caffeine naturally come from?. Kola nuts Cacao seeds Coffee beans Tea leaves.
E N D
Caffeine Is it really safe? Created by Nicole Thompson, Health educator, April 2012
Caffeine facts • Caffeine is a drug! • It is a stimulant • Caffeine is the most widely used drug in the world • 85% of Americans use it every day Created by Nicole Thompson, Health educator, April 2012
What four places does caffeine naturally come from? • Kola nuts • Cacao seeds • Coffee beans • Tea leaves Created by Nicole Thompson, Health educator, April 2012
Taken in small amounts the benefits are: • More energy • Concentrate longer • Ease headaches Created by Nicole Thompson, Health educator, April 2012
Taken in large amounts the negative effects of caffeine are: • Anxious • Irritable • Harder to sleep • Increase pulse rate • Increase blood pressure • Heart problems • Kidneys produce more urine • Dehydration • Weight gain • Addictive Created by Nicole Thompson, Health educator, April 2012
What are some items that contain caffeine? • Coffee • Decaf coffee • Hot tea • Iced tea • Some sodas • Chocolate • Hot chocolate • Energy drinks • Energy shots • New things that have added caffeine: • Water Joe • Gum • Mints • Candy bars • Breath strips Created by Nicole Thompson, Health educator, April 2012
Caffeine Tolerance • Regular caffeine users build up a tolerance to caffeine. • If there is an increase in tolerance for caffeine, what does the user need to do to get that “high/buzz” from the caffeine? • Drink more • Excessive caffeine use can lead to caffeine addiction Created by Nicole Thompson, Health educator, April 2012
Withdrawal from caffeine addiction • Cold turkey To stop the use of an addicted drug without weaning or tapering off. • Withdrawal symptoms of caffeine: • Headache • Sleeplessness • Shaking/jittery • Irritable/crabby Created by Nicole Thompson, Health educator, April 2012