How Does Caffeine Affect Our Body - 1040 Words

How does caffeine affect our body? Caffeine is the most common thing in those kinds of beverages, such as Coca-Cola, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, coffee, etc. Drink too much will affect our body. It will cheer you up, but somehow still will destroy your body. Addicted to caffeine may cause blood glucose, Insulin Resistance and Muscle, Skeletal disease. Caffeine is a xanthine alkaloid compound, but also a central nervous system stimulant, and can be very beneficial to human health if ingested, appropriately. However, if excessive intake of caffeine, not only would not play its fundamental role, but will cause health problem, also affect our teeth and bone. If one-time excessive intake of caffeine, it is likely to occur caffeine intoxication†¦show more content†¦If the one-time continuous drinking 2-3 cups of coffee, it would lead to central nervous system hyper-excitability. O Keefe, James H., et al. analyzes â€Å"Coffee, after water, is the most widely consumed beverage in the United States, and is the principal source of caffeine intake among adults†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦A daily intake of ∠¼2 to 3 cups of coffee appears to be safe and is associated with neutral to beneficial effects for most of the studied health outcomes. However, most of the data on coffee’s health effects are based on observational data, with very few randomized, controlled studies, and association does not prove causation. Additionally, the possible advantages of regular coffee consumption have to be weighed against potential risks (which are mostly related to its high caffeine content) including anxiety, insomnia, tremulousness, and palpitations, as well as bone loss and possibly increased risk of fractures. (p.1043-1051)† Soft beverages is the most favorite drink for young children. Addition to caffeine will affect more on their young body. That the regular caffeine use by children and adolescents may have an impact on their physical and mental health. Many scientist also stress the robust psychostimulant properties of caffeine, its potential for addiction and excessive use, and the increased presence and marketing of caffeinated products. Health Canada recommends that children aged ten to twelve daily intake of caffeine do not over