Whats Your Caffeine Quotient
The article throws light upon the facts and myths about caffeine consumption and how we should monitor its intake.
Tea, coffee, soft drinks, chocolates and a variety of other things that we consume on a daily basis, contain varied levels of caffeine. On account of the versatility of its presence in our dietary components, monitoring its levels of intake is rather difficult. Thus many a times unknowingly perhaps we tend to consume high levels of this psychoactive stimulant.
When it comes to caffeine consumption moderation seems to be the right approach. Thus like any other drug, if consumed in the right amounts it can produce the desirable effects of increasing your levels of alertness, giving you a boost in your energy levels and increasing you concentration ability.
Its due to the above mentioned attributes that coffee which is a rather concentrated source of caffeine, is the choice of most jet setting travellers embarking on long distance travels or even people who work in erratic shifts. Its ability to prevent sleep and effects of enhancing concentration are reasons why students turn to caffeine containing refreshing drinks of tea and coffee to keep them company while they burn the midnight lamp.
Amidst all these favourable effects that caffeine has to offer, one should also be aware that like any other drug it shouldn’t be abused. If consumed in high concentrations it can produce some really undesirable effects. Like its rightly been said “Too much of any thing is bad”.
Research has shown that high levels of caffeine consumption have shown to cause anxiety, restlessness, tachycardia and insomnia in normal individuals. Individuals who are sensitive to caffeine have demonstrated the above mentioned effects of a greater intensity.
Various studies were carried out to investigate if this potent drug had anything to do with causing cancer or pregnancy related problems. However the results of these independent studies haven’t been able to establish any such link.
Even the US FDA and the American Medical Association have gone on record to vouch that moderate caffeine consumption does not cause any significant health hazards. However this holds good provided ones diet, lifestyle and alcohol consumption are also moderate.
So how much of caffeine should one restrict ones self to? Is it safe to consume uncontrolled levels of caffeine to in order to keep adjusting our cardinal clocks so that we can keep going?
The answer to the above and all other questions that must be clouding your minds is a simple word “moderation”. On an average, 200mg of caffeine which is equivalent o 2 cups of coffee is a moderate amount. However for those again who are sensitive to caffeine need to consult their physicians or health care providers about its consumption.
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Sophia | Dec 15, 2008 | Reply
Well written article. Since I drink coffee a lot of coffee and tea,i think i need to watch out.
Anu George | Dec 15, 2008 | Reply
I agree with the moderattion funda. Coz its difficult to completely ditch the habbit of having coffee. slow and steady…………………..
Ignatius Fernandes | Dec 15, 2008 | Reply
Charlotte thank God you educated me on the Caffeine Quotient. Now I will stop drinking all the coffees the teas and the other stuff which is having Caffeine Quotient, and start drink “BLOOD”. Ha Ha Ha.
Enough of jokes I really like your article and was very glad to know about the Caffeine Quotient and its effects.
Thanks a lot. Keep on writing more and more.
Krishnan | Dec 15, 2008 | Reply
lol….. the blood joke was good….. but jokes apart we should really watch our intake of this potent agent.
jerome | Dec 15, 2008 | Reply
hey nice article on caffeine… will keep the facts in mind
denver | Dec 16, 2008 | Reply
hmmmmmmmmmm nice article…..its ashame to say that even with the most mordern education many people dont know how much of Caffeine to consume…….not only caffine but just abt anything….thanxs for puttin the focuss on such a small article but a really imp one…….
Janelle Rozario | Dec 17, 2008 | Reply
I’ll keep the points in mind. keep writing on such topics.
Hiral | Dec 17, 2008 | Reply
Hi,
Good one. If fact, almost every working individual would vouch for the fact that Coffee or tea which was before only a ‘Once-a-day’ affair has now become indispensable and more frequent.
Most people cannot do without 2-3 cups of coffee. Some even cross that mark. This has increased the addictive value of Coffee. So, cup in in the bud (oops, nip it in the bud) the Caffeine habit. Never mind the withdrawal symptoms!!!
sunnyskies | Dec 19, 2008 | Reply
A must read for all coffe drinkers and those who frequent the many coffee joints that have sprung up in the recent pass.
smrithi m | Dec 19, 2008 | Reply
I am kinda hooked on to coffee… cant do without my 2 cupsa coffee. but for me its more like the moderation funda thats mentioned.
kiran | Dec 20, 2008 | Reply
will always think twice before i sip my next latte
chetan | Dec 30, 2008 | Reply
educative article
karishma punjal | Dec 30, 2008 | Reply
good facts on caffeine
Garima Sanyal | Dec 30, 2008 | Reply
well written article on the nyths and facts regarding caffeine.
Diana D'souza | Jan 6, 2009 | Reply
good article which made aware too abt the caffeine content but i am as i am and cant stop drinking coffee as i use it as a pill not to fall asleep and work all day and night long.
will try the blood option if that could keep my eyes open……he!!!
keep writing more health articles.
Kavitha Joseph | Jan 7, 2009 | Reply
Nice article. I’ve read bout how bad caffeine can really be. everyone should be aware of it ill effects
josh jacob | Jan 8, 2009 | Reply
insithful facts on caffeine
kevin curt | Jan 8, 2009 | Reply
hmmm… amazing detailing of facts. Most these enlisted drinks are the ones I frequently consume. will keep them in mind… thanks alot.
Rujuta | Jan 10, 2009 | Reply
Good info on effects of caffeine
jose | Jan 10, 2009 | Reply
very nice topic
nicky | Jan 11, 2009 | Reply
Nice article
nicky | Jan 11, 2009 | Reply
hey send me the links to your new artcles
rehaan | Jan 12, 2009 | Reply
some good facts about caffeine and its effects…. both good and bad… thats what i liked… it wasn’t a biased point of view
Rehaan | Jan 12, 2009 | Reply
some very interesting facts on caffeine.
Jameel | Jan 12, 2009 | Reply
caffeine is something that we not knowing or coz its beome a fad just seen to casual about its intake.
caffeine hater | Jan 12, 2009 | Reply
we ougth to be more careful.. there are many ill effects which this article doesnt fully highlight
Gauri | Jan 13, 2009 | Reply
a good article for coffe guzzling teens
hobochic | Jan 15, 2009 | Reply
coffee is the worst addiction that BPO guys are hooked to . Thats after Nicotine
Dion Menezes | Jan 17, 2009 | Reply
nice aricle
shailendra | Jan 17, 2009 | Reply
caffeine consumption sure has increased in the recent past due to lifestlye changes. we need to be aware at the most
fresca | Jan 19, 2009 | Reply
will keep the facts in mind
Cynthia Carasco | Jan 25, 2009 | Reply
educative article
Gary | Jan 25, 2009 | Reply
nice article.
farida | Feb 9, 2009 | Reply
good info on caffeine
harsha | Feb 12, 2009 | Reply
nice article on caffeine
kevin | Feb 12, 2009 | Reply
nice article
Jeremy | Feb 13, 2009 | Reply
Everything is good in limitations
Jeremy | Feb 13, 2009 | Reply
That goes for coffee as well
Jeremy | Feb 13, 2009 | Reply
too of it isn’t great for ones health
Jyotsna | Feb 13, 2009 | Reply
I agree… coffee is good only in moderation… one must not over do it
lubna | Feb 13, 2009 | Reply
I was a heavy coffee drinker…..
lubna | Feb 13, 2009 | Reply
I was on the brink of almost turning into and insomniac….
lubna | Feb 13, 2009 | Reply
But I have managed to ditch the habbit
Mukul | Feb 16, 2009 | Reply
Great article on the facts surrounding caffeine
Raja | Feb 16, 2009 | Reply
coffee is harmful….. people need to be cautious
Shivam | Feb 16, 2009 | Reply
great article
Harsh | Feb 16, 2009 | Reply
I am a coffee drinker and I have had bad bouts of insomnia due to heavy drinking
Shanta | Feb 17, 2009 | Reply
Coffee has some great effects..however it shouldn’t be abused
Shanta | Feb 17, 2009 | Reply
Like they say too much of anything is not good
Calvin | Feb 17, 2009 | Reply
The raticle has illustrated the pros and cons of caffeine consumption well
Suyash | Feb 18, 2009 | Reply
very informative article
suyash | Feb 18, 2009 | Reply
good trivia on caffeine
Nilesh | Feb 19, 2009 | Reply
caffeine is harmful be careful before getting too addicted to it
Samreen | Feb 19, 2009 | Reply
I dont agree with that. The article doesnt say that caffeine is good or bad
Samreen | Feb 19, 2009 | Reply
Its got some good and some bad effects. Its like any potent substance
Samreen | Feb 19, 2009 | Reply
you have to be careful while consuming it… By the way I’m not a coffee lover or anything…. Its just a neutral stand on the topic
ovesh | Feb 19, 2009 | Reply
good info on caffeine and which all products contain it
ovesh | Feb 19, 2009 | Reply
through this guide we can be a bit careful
Kieth | Feb 20, 2009 | Reply
A well written article on caffeine
Keith | Feb 20, 2009 | Reply
Some great inputs which will help us be on guard
jim | Feb 20, 2009 | Reply
nice trivia on caffeine
Karan | Feb 20, 2009 | Reply
A great neutral take on caffeine
Mercy | Feb 22, 2009 | Reply
Nice article on Caffeine containing prods
Mark | Feb 22, 2009 | Reply
Neatly written and supported by good facts
Francine | Feb 23, 2009 | Reply
good facts
Urmila | Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
nice article on caffeine
Anusha | Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
well written
Jigar | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
I has to be literally pulled off this addiction to coffee
jigar | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
With vending machines around the place it is really easy to get hooked
Jigar | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
But an abuse can be bad the effects are horrible so be careful
Giesel | Mar 4, 2009 | Reply
nice educative article
Giesel | Mar 4, 2009 | Reply
its better to be aware of facts before this addiction to coffee becomes a great health hazard
Lizelle | Mar 5, 2009 | Reply
Nice article keep writing
Lizelle | Mar 5, 2009 | Reply
Let me know when you write yopur next one
Veera | Mar 16, 2009 | Reply
nice content very helpful
Julius | Mar 30, 2009 | Reply
Great arti
Maria | Mar 30, 2009 | Reply
Absolutely helpful and a good guide
maria | Mar 30, 2009 | Reply
a must read for all the caffeine addicts out there
Harman | Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
caffeine is very harmful
Harshika | Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
nice article
Lola | Apr 6, 2009 | Reply
just a friendly advice if you have an addiction….
Lola | Apr 6, 2009 | Reply
Then simply ditch it
Regina Ferrao | Apr 7, 2009 | Reply
A nice article on the facts surrounding caffeine consumption
Dilshan | Apr 7, 2009 | Reply
Liked the article it explained everything well
Vaishali | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
liked the article alot
Jigna | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Its well aimed at creating awareness