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Caffeine
Caffeine is a very common psychoactive drug. It is found naturally in some plants, and is added to consumer items, such as soft drinks. Caffeine has a stimulant effect, and it can be mildly addictive.
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What are the adverse effects of caffeine?
* blurred vision * dizziness * dry mouth * cold sweats * flushing of skin * pallor of skin * increased heart rate * trouble breathing * fruit-smelling breath * diarrhea * drowsiness * change in appetite * thirst * anxiety * mental confusion * irritability * insomnia * hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) * muscular tremors * nausea * stomachache * increased urination * ketones in urine (an acidic compound)
One nut that contains caffeine is the Kola nut, which is used to make chocolate.
Is there caffeine in Rooibos tea?
I drink raspberry tea that I bought for my daughter who is pregnant. It tastes great, and I certainly did not notice any caffeine from drinking it. It's highly recommended for pregnant women so I don't think it would have much caffeine. I looked on a website that usually has all foods listed, but I didn't find raspberry tea. Still, it's a cool link. http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/index.html I bought my tea online from the bulkherbstore: http://www.bulkherbstore.com/RRLC
Can someone develop a resistance to caffeine?
Yes, someone can develop a resistance to caffeine that requires the person to drink more and more caffeine in order to get the desired affect. Caffeine is a stimulant and behaves in a manner similar to many other drugs.
only the ones that resemble caffinated drinks. ie: mountain dew, full throtle, etc.
Is caffeine bad for the human body?
Yes. It takescalcium out of your body which you need to have strong bones! It will also make you very hyper for a short time if you have a lot, and then you will feel tired and possibly get a headache.
Does Miranda have caffeine in it?
All these types of energy drinks contain caffiene. See also: http://www.care2.com/c2c/share/detail/594263
Caffeine is a natural chemical found in some plants like coffee and tea. It doesn't "get into" them at all - it comes from them. The plants manufacture the chemical as part of their natural growth. It was originally part of the plant's defense, because it makes you feel wired and jittery and most animals don't like that feeling - but humans do so they started growing the plants just to make coffee and tea out of them!
Is caffeine a carboxylic acid?
No, its basic.
There are 4 Nitrogen atoms. These will most likely withdraw protons from solution. (Water).
Caffeiene is injested as coffee at a high temperature (85-95oC) in solution.
The pH at this point is likely to be 6.9 if anything.
What herbal teas contain caffeine?
There are several herbal teas that do contain caffeine. Among these are: Tea (Camellia sinensis), Guarana (Paullinia cupana), and Mate (Ilex paraguariensis ).
Other Information Caffeine takes on the smell of the plant that it is extracted from - however, onced turned into the powder it is vitually free of fragrance or taste.
No, but it is on the NCAA's list of controlled substances. In a urine test, the NCAA accepts caffeine in levels up to 15 micrograms per milliliter.
Does white chrysanthemum tea have caffeine?
The caffeine levels in white tea vary by blend. The caffeine content in white tea can be as low as 12 mg and as high as 58 mg.
