![]() ![]() Caffeine inhibits sleep and in the long-term alters brain functions.But if they cannot get more, they are likely to feel some of the symptoms listed below: When people have withdrawal (feel bad because they do not have the drug) they drink more. This is when people get bad symptoms when they do not have the drug. The largest problem with caffeine is addiction. The image below shows a web of a spider that had received Caffeine in an experiment The image above shows a spiderweb which was woven by a normal spider. Problems with caffeine Ĭaffeine is a problem for spiders. When combined with other analgesics, caffeine can help to alleviate headaches and cramps. It is used in many over the counter medicines, such as Excedrin, Midol and Anacin. Caffeine can be a very dangerous drug when not used in the right way.Ĭaffeine also has medicinal properties. That did not last because people were using too much. In the beginning caffeine was found to relieve hunger, so it was used for weight loss. This is a test to see if someone has meningitis. Ĭaffeine is sometimes given to people after a lumbar puncture. The short-term risk of this treatment seems to be that the babies treated gain less weight than usual. It is sometimes used to help premature (born very early) babies to breathe. People drink coffee and other drinks with caffeine to stay awake.ĭoctors sometimes use caffeine as a medicine. The biggest use of caffeine is as a stimulant. Some xanthine alkaloids (like theophylline) are used to help asthma. This is a group of chemicals that are stimulants. ![]() The caffeine chemical is called a xanthine alkaloid. This means it makes a person make more urine (the waste liquid a person makes). It makes a person more awake and alert.Ĭaffeine also is a diuretic. A stimulant is a drug that increases body actions like heart rate, blood pressure, and metabolism. What caffeine is Ĭaffeine is a stimulant drug. This drink is an infusion made with Yerba mate. It is called guaranine when it comes from the guarana plant and theine when it comes from a tea plant. It is the way the plant protects itself.Ĭaffeine was first extracted from cocoa beans into its purest form which is a white powder and the word originated from the German word “kaffee” and the French word “café” which both mean caffeine. This is a chemical that kills insects if they eat the plant. It is in guarana, yerba maté, cacao, and some plants used to make tea. The seeds of the tree are roasted to make coffee.Ĭaffeine comes from other plants as well. Sources Ĭaffeine is the main drug that is in coffee. It is the world's most popular psychoactive drug, and is legal in nearly all of the world. If a person ate 10-13 grams of caffeine quickly, between 80 and 100 cups of coffee, they would overdose and may die. It can be harmful for both humans and animals if a large amount is consumed. It is found in many plants, and is used in drinks like coffee, some teas, some soft drinks, and energy drinks. The fruits, which are used to make coffee, contain caffeine.Ĭaffeine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. Coffee plant (Coffea arabica), with fruits. ![]()
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