Thesis Statement On Caffeine

About 80% of American adults consume 200 mg of caffeine a day. “A 12-oz. (tall) coffee from Starbucks will run you about 260 mg, while a 14-oz. Dunkin’ Donuts coffee contains 178 mg.” The daily intake of caffeine differed between products; one should always check the amount before consumption. There are no limits on how many energy drinks a person can purchase, which make it easy to abuse. Especially in younger children the addiction rate outstandingly high. Which may lead to other drug usage in the future and the committal dependence on stronger drugs.

This article discusses the affects caffeine has on several aspects of human health. These included toxicity, cardiovascular effects (arrhythmia, heart rate, cholesterol and BP), bone/calcium balance, behavior, and reproductive and developmental effects. It also discussing the affect caffeine intake has on children and reproductive-aged women.

Caffeine is the most widely used drug in the world and the consumption in humans is constantly growing. Caffeine is found in a lot of the consumables that are ingested on a daily basis (Nawrot P., et al). Research claims that an appropriate and healthy daily intake of caffeine is approximately 400 milligrams. Research also shows that a large amount of caffeine intake a day has been proven to lead to several cardiovascular

Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about what caffeine is, the effects of it, and the withdrawal symptoms.

A. Attention Getter – How many of you here consider yourself caffeine addicts? How much soda do you drink a day? One bottle? Two cans? More? How about coffee?

Caffeine is one of the most consumed psychoactive substances around the world. Caffeine is not bad for health, some researchers even show positive effects. Caffeine appears to reduce fatigue. And in this way also has an indirect effect on decision. Regarding cognitive function, caffeine has an effect on reaction time. Some studies also show a positive effect on long-term memory.

- The high long-term consumption of caffeine is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

3. Fertility studies have shown that women who drink one to one and a half cups of coffee each day had up to a 50% reduction in fertility.

All around the world, people drink coffee, tea and caffeinated drinks to wake up in the morning, to be more vigilant and alert throughout the day. Not only does this keep individuals alert but also allows them to focus and efficiently manage their time throughout their day. This quality of caffeine has caused it to be one of the most highly consumed psychoactive drugs. Individuals who require frequent intakes of Caffeine often feel tired, weak, drowsy if they tend to miss their cup of coffee early in the morning. Although, Caffeine is known for causing wakefulness and alertness it also has its downsides. If a person has a large dose of caffeine in a limited time, the drug could cause them trembling, anxiety and nausea. In long term effects,

Drinking caffeine can cause you to “temporarily enjoy sharper vision” due to the adrenaline rush and “stimulates the release of dopamine” (Stoddard). Dopamine, a neurotransmitter and is responsible for “learning about rewards” (Newton). It is also commonly known as the “feel-good” hormone. The substance is being studied for “potential benefits in battling Parkinson's disease” (Brian). Parkinson’s disease is a “neurodegenerative brain disorder” that causes the dopamine in the brain to “break down” (WebMD). Studies have shown that “caffeine seems to block a malfunctioning brain signal in Parkinson’s disease”, lessening the severity of the disease (Tessman). These studies have also shown that “people who use caffeine are less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease” (Tessman). Nothing is 100 percent proven as different people have different reactions, but the future of caffeine and medicine is looking bright. Since the drug is so inexpensive and easy to access, it could help many people who could normally not afford the expensive medications that could have the same result. Caffeine can also aid in concentration, making it beneficial to drink while studying for students. It also “opens blood vessels to allow for greater blood flow” supplying the brain and heart with even more oxygen (Ted). With this extra oxygen from the increased blood flow, the brain and heart can work more

Although, it really doesn’t matter what time it is of the day caffeine is going down our throats all around the clock. Researchers have been verified that more than 90 percent of American adult’s drinks caffeine every day. Most of us drink it because, we may need that extra boost, and some feel they need it cause their so addicted to it. According to The Food and Drug Administration, the average person will drink up to 200 milligrams daily, the equivalent to drinking 4 cans of soda. Everyone seems to know already that sodas are not good for our body or health, but do you know the true effects that it does to the body?

According to Smith (2001), he found that cognitive performance over the course of a working day was improved more in people who consumed above average amounts of caffeine than those who consumed less than average (Smith 2001).

According to energyfiend.com a study in Japan showed that caffeine increases memory and has been shown to decrease the rate of Alzheimer’s. This study also showed that caffeine can decrease depression by increasing Dopamine (A mood altering hormone) in the brain. With the increase in production of Dopamine, daily intake of caffeine has also been shown to decrease the rate of Parkinson’s disease.

Research by Smith 2001, shows that he found that cognitive performance over the course of a working day was improved more in people who consumed above average amounts of caffeine than those who consumed less than average.

The study also found out that 23% of the women tested don’t consume caffeine on a daily basis (Hoidrup, Gronbaeck, Gottschau, Lauritzen, Schroll, 2002). A higher percentage of males consume soda as their main source of caffeine, with less of a percentage not consuming any caffeine whatsoever (Hoidrup, Gronbaeck, Gottschau, Lauritzen, Schroll, 2002).