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How does caffeine affect your body?
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1. Sources of caffeine
Caffeine is present in, among other things, coffee (40 mg/100 g), tea (11 mg/100g), cocoa (230 mg/100 grams), energy drinks (31mg/100 g).2. Caffeine has an effect on the body
As a result of these processes, caffeine stimulates the central nervous system. Caffeine also reduces the cyclic concentration of 35-adenosine in smooth blood vessels. caffeine is a natural stimulator that increases the ability to think, reduces both mental and physical fatigue. Coffeine blocks adenosine receptors A1 and A2, which leads to a decrease in the activity of the adenyl-minusine cycle and a reduction in the concentration of cyclical 35-adenophosphate (AMP) in the blood cells.3. I'm addicted to caffeine
The American Psychiatric Association lists caffeine as a psychoactive substance. According to the World Health Organization's Classification of Diseases and Disorders, symptoms caused by high caffeine intake are classified as a group of mental and behavioral disorders caused by stimulants. Symptoms of caffeine withdrawal are usually: fatigue, headache, weakness, drowsiness, decreased activity, difficulty concentrating, sleepiness, anxiety, nervousness, and symptoms similar to caffeine. Caffeine can also lead to a deterioration in the functioning of the psycho-rhythmic receptors, addiction to tachycardia, and increased diarrhea.4. Caffeine is a safe dose
Taking more than 500600 mg of caffeine per day can cause side effects. Taking a very high dose (> 7 g) of caffeinated beverages can even cause death, but these are very rare cases. However, it should be remembered that an excess of this substance is addictive and can have adverse effects on the body. Each organism has a different metabolism, so individual predispositions should also be taken into account. Long-term caffeine intake causes disorders of the nerves, muscles and digestive system.
