Caffeine is consumed on an everyday basis either in energy drinks and most commonly in coffee. There is long term effects to too much caffeine being consumed. 90% of Americans consume caffeine everyday in a form or another. It is better to not consume in excessive amounts to prevent the effects form long term from caffeine.

• Caffeine is the most commonly used drug in the world, it is a psychoactive drug.
• It’s best known to help you feel alert and able to work.
• One cup of coffee can have around 100 mg of caffeine.
• Except coffee shop coffee contains more caffeine up to 400 mg.
• Soft drinks have 1,115 mg of caffeine.
• Most energy drinks contain 69 mg up to 400 mg of caffeine.
• It takes about 30-60 min. for the caffeine to fully kick in but really depends on the person also, how long you stay alert.
• Caffeine prevents the dopamine from getting absorbed again as it affects the brain directly.
• Long term effects on caffeine are insomnia, nervousness, stomach irritation, increased heart rate.

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