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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Side Effects Of Coffee

Health Encyclopedia: Caffeine In The Diet

Definition

Caffeine is a substance that exists naturally in certain plants. It can also be produced synthetically and used as an additive in food products. It is a central nervous system stimulant and a diuretic.


Alternative Names

Diet - caffeine


Function

Caffeine is absorbed and distributed very quickly. After absorption, it passes into the brain. "Caffeine sensitivity" refers to the amount of caffeine that will produce negative side effects. This am...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Coffee for Babies?
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...been conflicting arguments for and against drinking coffee during pregnancy. Drinking coffee was... Read more »

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Publicizing Coffee Research
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

...ago, a study was published that showed that drinking coffee increased blood glucose (BG) levels... Read more »

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Breast Cancer Support Group? Not for me!
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...months previously. Barb and I started meeting for coffee regularly, checking up on each... Read more »

Health Guide

Healthy Diet Tips for Bipolar Disorder
...and red plumsBeverages: ale, beer, alcohol-free and reduced alcohol beer and wine, caffeinated colas, coffee and tea.Lithium and SodiumLithium is a mood stabilizer and is used to even out the... Read more »
Food Triggers and Migraine
...that some say can cause migraines and should be avoided. They are: • Caffeine in colas, chocolate, coffee and teas • Histamine, which is found in beer and red wine • Nitrates in processed meats... Read more »
Migraine Food Triggers
...that some say can cause migraines and should be avoided. They are: Caffeine in colas, chocolate, coffee and teasHistamine, which is found in beer and red wineNitrates in processed meats like... Read more »
Coping with Jet Lag
...sleeplessness.Bring elements or objects from home like a picture of the family, favorite pillow, blanket or even a coffee mug) to ease the feeling of being in a new environment. Check with the... Read more »
Caffeine in the diet
...statement from the American Medical Association Council on Scientific Affairs stated, "Moderate tea or coffee drinkers probably have no concern for their health relative to their caffeine... Read more »

Medications

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...eyes/skin black stools vomit that looks like coffee grounds seizures A very serious... Read more »

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...effects occur: black stools vomit that looks like coffee grounds severe stomach/abdominal... Read more »

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...pain black/tarry stools vomit that looks like coffee grounds A very serious allergic... Read more »

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...pain black/tarry stools vomit that looks like coffee grounds A very serious allergic... Read more »

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...black/bloody stools vomit that looks bloody or like coffee grounds severe stomach/abdominal... Read more »

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