Essays on Caffeine

Caffeine is the most pervasively used psychoactive and widely used mood-altering drug in the world. The fact that caffeine is not regulated implies, this drug does not have severe effects. It is clear that the coffee, tea and other beverages that contain caffeine result in addictions. Research indicates that the caffeine is extremely addictive, with ability to cause conditions of intoxication, withdrawal, and dependence. The addiction arises from its ability to induce sleep, decrease pain, and fatigue, boost memory, and promote anxiety. Caffeine helps in sustaining duration, maximizes effort, and increases speed during endurance events. It has not been Continue reading...

Executive Summary

Athletic drink market is continuously growing. Currently, this market is worth $7 billion, and it is expected to grow into a $20 billion market by 2020. The products available in the market are of “one size fits all” type with Pepsi and Coca-Cola dominating the market share. Since the nutritional requirements vary from one person to another on the basis of size, weight, height and type of sports, the “one size fits all” type of products fail to fulfill all the bodily needs of a sports person. Customade is a product that has been designed to provide customized nutrition Continue reading...

1. Objective: The objective of this study was to check whether coffee intake can help protect against fatal oral/pharyngeal cancers in a large US prospective cohort study.
2. Study design: The study included individuals from among the 1 million plus (men and women, average age 57 years) participants of the Cancer Prevention Study II by the American Cancer Society. The study participants completed a confidential questionnaire designed to obtain information about behavioral, dietary habits and family health history including cancer.
3. Strength of study design: The study described by Hildebrand J. and others (2012) was large and included participants Continue reading...

Introduction

Although drinking tea has been said to have health benefits for many centuries, only recently have its medicinal value been investigated empirically. There are four general categories of tea. These are green, black, white, and oolong tea. Black tea and green tea are the most common types. Black tea, which is obtained after fermentation and oxidation through fermentation, is the most commonly consumed kind. However, recent research indicates that some nutrients and elements are lost through oxidation. Green tea, which is the least unprocessed kind of tea, contains antioxidant polyphenols, especially the catechins believed to contribute to health benefits. Continue reading...

Abstract

This is a lab report that examines an empirical study of the role of caffeine in the human body and impact and reason for continuous consumption of caffeine. The research involves a study of 1060 respondents who are examined in various elements and aspects of the effects of caffeine on them.
The research identifies that there is an empirical evidence of an increase in energy levels amongst people who consume coffee. However, this change is not so large when compared to consumers of Rooibos tea. Also, the research indicates that energy levels are not significantly increased by people who Continue reading...

Influence of Coffee on Exercise

Caffeine is a pharmacologically active substance that is consumed extensively around the world today. Various dietary sources of caffeine include coffee, tea, chocolate, carbonated drinks and energy beverages (Goldstein et al., “International society” 2010). Among these dietary sources, coffee is the most significant and widely consumed source of caffeine around the world in the present times. Statistics from North America and Europe show that around 90% of the adults consider themselves as regular coffee drinkers and their average caffeine intake adds up to approximately 200mg per day (Pesta et al., 2013).
Chemically, caffeine is 1, 3, 7,-trimethylxanthine i.e. Continue reading...

Legalization of Marijuana is a controversial topic, and like any other contentious subject, it faces a great number of support and opposition. According to Gerber, the drug was termed illegal from the early 1990s, but after the passing of the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 possession of marijuana was termed as a crime, as it was even used in the industries (Gerber14). With time, the American Medical Association (AMA) championed against the claims that marijuana causes insanity, and was not of the same level as opium and cocaine. Gerber argues that by 1969, the Marijuana Tax Act was declared Continue reading...

There are four major classifications of drug actions on the human body. These are stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and narcotics. These are the four main classes of drugs used in most parts of the world (Walsh & Schwartz-Bloom, 2007).
Stimulants, just as the name suggests, “stimulate” or “increase” body activities and processes. Some are legal and widely used in the world. However, all stimulants are addicting. Heavy use of stimulants has both short term and long term effects. The short term effects include depression, headaches, exhaustion and apathy. The short terms effects include addiction, irritability and feelings of hostility and paranoia, Continue reading...

Caffeine has been a favorite go-to substance of people who suffer from lethargy when waking up in the morning or staying late at night for work. In the article Caffeine Use Disorder: Widespread Health Problems that Needs More Attention the American University (2014) provides a logical argument on the negative side effects of caffeine. The institution also gives a fair warning to people that these effects can lead to very serious disorders if not addressed accordingly.
Several studies have reported the positive benefits of caffeine. Manufacturers have capitalized on the antioxidant properties (Ziaedini, Jafari and Zakeri, 2010) of the Continue reading...

Caffeine Intake Reduction and Feeling Tired

The series of studies have been taken recently to define the connection between constant consumption of caffeine. They determined high risk factors for organisms’ wellbeing. Caffeine is one of the most used drugs in the planet. The wide range of different drugs contains caffeine even if they are not associated directly with this component, such as OTC stimulants and combination analgesics. Caffeine can also be found in tea or coke. Therefore, it can be seen that this drug plays important role in the life of contemporary society. This issue deserves special attention.
The close connection between the constant stresses Continue reading...

Investment Analysis of Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo Inc

Investment Analysis of Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo Inc
1. Company Profiles – A Synopsis

PepsiCo Inc, an American multinational, is a food and beverage organization which has headquarters in New York, United States. The company has interests in the production, marketing and distribution of beverages, snack foods, and other products. This publicly traded company was formed in the year 1965 after Pepsi-Cola Company merged with Frito-Lay, Inc. Coca-Cola Company, also an American multinational, sells carbonated soft drink in every store having a headquarter in Atlanta, Georgia of United States. It was founded in 1886.

Product/Services

PepsiCo has a diverse beverage and Continue reading...

As advertising executive and in an effort to identify the new business for the agency the plan as directed by management for Rockstar energy drink.
The brand is a success in term of creating a niche for its drinks and having revenues exceeding $1 billion annual threshold, still the brand as stated in the chart below is a far third player in the sports drink industry dominated primarily by Red Bull and followed by Monster.
As stated on caffeine informer (2014), the chart clearly showcase Red Bull as the dominant leader, with the growth of Monster evident, however the % Continue reading...

The morning cup of coffee and all its varieties, is under a constant scrutiny for its impacts on health and cognition of consumers. Various studies have tried to showcase the effects of caffeine on the functioning of human body; in the present essay we will discuss some of the health benefits of coffee based on existing scientific research. Coffee is derived from the dried, roasted, and crushed seeds of the coffee plant. Coffee beans are rich in caffeine, antioxidants and various other phytochemicals. Studies show that the phytochemicals derived from coffee play a significant role in lowering neurodegenerative disease Continue reading...

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Ecology
Abstract
The predictability of radish (Raphanussativus) seed germination was investigated using student T number-1 and tuckey test with the data collected from the measuring root length after being treated with different factors. Radish seeds are an edible root vegetable that was domesticated in Europe and pre-Roman times. Its significance as a vegetable is considered to be due to its short period of emergence. In order to manage radishes, we gathered more detailed information required on its seed bank dynamics. Conducting this experiment helped us gather more knowledge of the factors regulating germination radish seeds. These information helped us Continue reading...

Introduction:

The paper will look into the competitive aspects that Nescafe is faced with in the Gulf Region. The analysis would entail a brief account of the overall marketing strategy of the competitors of Nescafe.
The GCC is a key sector for coffee industry and in a research report, UAE alone stands to grow 80% in the coffee sector (Hotelier, 2011).

Main competitors in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region:

The main competitors of Nescafe in the Gulf region are as follows:
- Lavazza
- Davidoff Coffee
- Starbucks

Marketing strategy of Nescafe Competitors:

The product strategy of Lavazza Coffee is based on providing constant innovation and hence with a key focus on GCC Continue reading...

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Introduction and Literature Review

The value for a drug is significantly impacted by the dissolution rate, chemical stability and solubility of the drugs thereby impacting the pharmaceuticals efficiency as well. In the pharmaceutical industry multi-component crystals such as hydrates, solvates, co-crystals and salts have a major role during the design of new solids. Solid does not self-crystallize. It crystallizes in varied forms depicting random crystal properties. Various approaches are used to modify solids like Salting, Solvation, Hydration, and Polymorphism. Apart from these approaches, Co-Crystallization is a promising new approach to modifying Continue reading...

One often hears the popular views that the thing that one enjoys is often dangerous. Still, everyone looks love and comfort food, but is comfort foods healthy food choices? Often, individuals hear contradictory arguments about controversial foods such as fast foods, alcohol, and chocolate. One minute these foods help to ease the emotional stressors and physical well-being of individuals and the moment one hears the horrifying details of the dangers of these foods. Chocolate is one of the most controversial of these harmful foods. Many individuals recognize that chocolate contains mood-altering chemicals that elevate an individual’s mood from Continue reading...

Organization Theory (Starbucks Company)

INTRODUCTION

Starbucks Company started in 1971. It was started by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegel and Gordon Bowker (Thompson 1). Starbucks is the largest coffee company in the world (Starbucks Company Profile 1). They were roaster and retailer of whole bean and ground coffee, tea and spices (Starbucks Company Profile 1). At that time in the past they had only one store that was in Seattle’s Pike Place Market which was opened due to the inspiration of the Alfred Peet (Chew n.p). Starbucks was named after the first companion in Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. Company’s logo was Continue reading...

Caffeinated Beverages and their Effects on Attention Performance Tasks

Methodology
As per the requirements of the study, we will try to understand how the consumptions of energy caffeinated drinks affect the Attention Task performance for participants. We will conduct this test on 20 participants (10 male and 10 female) selected randomly from a major college campus in the area. Since the participants in the experiment will be college students, we expect them to be within the age range of 20-25 years. From the initial group, participants will be screened to meet the requirements of the test. The selected 20 participants will be asked to take the Conner’s Continue reading...

BUSINESS STRATEGY

Business Strategy
According to Data Monitor (2011, p. 4) Starbucks is the world largest specialty coffee retailer with many coffee shops in 62 countries across North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, and Middle East. . Since inception, the firm has been able to traverse the United States and globally and open franchises at an impressive rate. Starbucks headquartering is in Seattle, Washington and employs close to 182,000 people as at September 2013 (Starbucks to outsource its HR Function, 2013. P.17). The firm recorded $14,892.2 million in the financial year ending 2013. Jennings (2012, p.19) says that Continue reading...

SECTION ONE: QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Question: At what age did you have your first child?

Answer: I was 21 years old.

2. Question: Were you married by then?

Answer: Yes.

3. Question: Did you discuss with your partner what time to have a child or did it just happen?
Answer: We had planned to have children after two years of marriage as I was still in college be we discovered I was pregnant after our honey moon.
4. Question: How did your husband take the news of your pregnancy earlier than you had planned?
Answer: He was surprised and feared that it would affect my education but all the same he Continue reading...

Discussion

Raphanus savitus is a cool-season crop. The radish seeds are living organisms that lie in the state of dormancy and affected by different factors such as air, temperature, light and moisture. Every single seed of radish can grow into a seedling provided it gets an ideal environment. However, that doesn’t happen normally. The experiment examines the effect of acid, base, caffeine, and microwaves on the germination of Raphanus savitus seeds.
The main purpose of the experiment was to test the negative and positive effects of different environmental factors on seed germination. The data was collected after two weeks. Continue reading...

Introduction

Germination is the process by which a plant develops from a seed and grows in optimal conditions where temperature and water available is suitable for the transformation of a seed into a plant. The conditions are favorable when the right balance of air, moisture and temperature are reached that stimulate the seed to come out of hibernation and start sprouting a root and shoot that starts the process of germination(Bewley, J. Derek, et al). Mostly, germination is the growth of embryonic seeds. When a seed is germinating and fertilizing, it produces an embryo where an embryo is present Continue reading...

METHOD

PARTICIPANTS
Initially, I identified 963 individuals to participate in the study. The number reduced to 876 after cleaning and identifying those that were not truthful. Eventually, I settled on a filtered sample of 625 participants. I noted the participant sample size both initially and after data cleaning. The inclusion method involved the responses from the participants. Additionally, Psychology 105 students were included in the study. The exclusion criteria involved the participants who did not respond randomly. Eligibility of participants varied from the demographics, to timeline follow back to the AEAS. Firstly, the participants were to be of both genders. Continue reading...

Psychology

Studies show that odor perception is directly related to the condition and functioning of the orbitofrontal cortex. The olfactory abilities of an otherwise normal human being can be largely impaired by neurological diseases as well as brain injuries. Moreover, scientists have also found that the ability to identify smells is often closely linked to functional brain activity levels. Killgore and Associates (2007) conducted a study to showcase the effectiveness of odor detection tests in predicting susceptibility to sleep deprivation as measured through Personality Tests. This experiment sought to prove that a small olfactory test can be a good predictor Continue reading...

INTRODUCTION

Undergraduates and youths in general have different opinions on the outcome of drinking alcohol alone and mixing it with energy drinks. Their perceptions differ because of the variant experiences the individuals have had for long. There are different articles used in this report that have significant information to the opinions of undergraduates concerning the outcome of drinking alcohol alone and mixing it with energy drinks. This report includes different journal articles with different and relevant information on the mixed consumption of alcohol and energy drinks.

The Social Learning Theory

The social learning theory plays an elemental role in the identification and analysis of Continue reading...

Caffeine is present in tea leaves and can be readily extracted. This is the producer that was demonstrated in this laboratory experiment. In the laboratory experiment, the teabags were heated to ebullition for five minutes. The ebullition was sequenced by an extraction which applied dichloromethane. All of the washings occurred in a separator funnel. The residual substrate was subsequently evaporated up to the point of where the crude caffeine remained as a residual. Sublimation was applied in order to separate the purified caffeine from the crude caffeine. The mass of the sublimate is was 0.0035g. The percentage yield of Continue reading...

The article “How to Sleep Better: ‘Sleep Hygiene’ Solutions for Better Sleep” by Breus considers the circadian rhythm, aging, psychological stressors, and social or recreational drugs as the main causes of potential sleep deprivation. Considering those causes, the article then lists 11 tips for improving sleep, such as reducing stimulants (e.g. nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol), reducing fluid intake before sleep, reducing light and noise exposure, and avoiding naps during the day. Based on my self-study, I cannot agree with all recommendations for improving sleep proposed in this article. I tried using window blinds under the assumption that it would Continue reading...

We often find soft drinks in each and every store around us. People of all ages are crazy for drinking these beverages during any season and any time. Today, we even find energy drinks that have been introduced in the market especially for the young people, skateboarders, surfers, and people going to rock concerts. But, along with that we are also finding several oppositions against the beverage manufacturing companies. There was a lawsuit filed against Monster Energy, since it was targeting minors of age six. It was trying to change their mindsets by promoting a lifestyle that includes music, Continue reading...

- The scientific method includes the formulation of a particular question, then the posing of a hypothesis, followed by the design and carrying out of the appropriate experiment. Observations are made which can be analyzed and from which clear conclusions can be drawn from. Leading up to this study, the scientists may have observed a reduction in the incidence of diabetes type 2 among people who drink coffee on a regular basis. The hypothesis was that regular coffee drinking reduced blood glucose concentrations and thus the risk of type 2 diabetes in mice. The experimental design would include equal Continue reading...

Introduction

Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced in the adrenal glands located on top of kidneys and is usually released in response to particular circumstances and events, including acute stress and waking up in the morning. It significantly affects the body’s processes and helps its effort to maintain homeostasis (Aronson, 2009). It also plays a major role in human nutrition, as it helps regulate energy by determining which type of substrate (and which amount), protein, fat, or carbohydrate, the body needs to meet its demand efficiently. If cortisol stress hormone is increased for long periods of time and becomes Continue reading...

Sociological imagination can be defined, as the ability of an individual to shift from one point of view to another. As Giddens define, an individual who has sociological imaginations is the one who has the ability to put him off from the normal routine of life, and the way that he is familiar with. The term can also be defined as the ability of an individual to see the ways in which sociological situations have a key role in the manner in which individuals differ in different aspects such as their locality and their historical background (Levine, 7).
It Continue reading...

Fueling for Fitness and Optimal Performance

This article stresses on the importance of having a sound eating plan or a ‘fueling’ plan for athletes, while hitting the gym or competing in an upcoming marathon or even Olympics. This ‘fueling’ plan not only helps them exercise with more energy, meet training goals faster and perform better but recover more completely from workouts, decreasing the risk of injuries and stay in overall better shape. The link between nutrition and fitness is realised by common people too, as almost 67% of American say they are currently making changes to improve their diets and overall health.
It is very Continue reading...

DRUGS

- True legalizing drugs that are currently illegal would go a long way as far as revenue collection is concerned. The objection is however based on considerations other than finances. Human life is more valuable than any amount of revenue and as such no illegal drug should be legalized.
- Legislation is the way to go as far as drug abuse is concerned. All drugs should however not be made illegal. An example is alcohol. If drugs are declared illegal then the war on them is made official and this is more likely to deter their use.
- The Continue reading...

INTRODUCTION

Soft drink is also popularly known as soda, soda pop and pop. They are usually non-alcoholic but contain carbonated gases. Regular soft drinks contain fructose and diet soft drinks contain aspartame instead of fructose. Aspartame is 160 times sweeter than sugar. Fructose has been associated with high visceral fat accumulation in mice, which ultimately results in obesity. Obesity does not just mean being overweight, but also means the person is at risk of hypertension, heart problems, high blood pressure, fatty liver syndrome and is at risk of developing diabetes. Studies show soda drinks corrode the calcium out of the Continue reading...

Obesity has become an epidemic in the US. The rates of obesity and overweight in US are reported to be higher than ever before. The increase has been estimated to be in its increase since the last 30 years and it has been soaring year after year. Health practitioners predict that the current US children’s generation can live for shorter time than their parents can because of obesity. Various researchers blame the various food choices that Americans are making to be the root cause of the epidemic. The food industry is pushing junk and sugary foods to citizens Continue reading...

Introduction

According to medical studies, caffeine a stimulant drug contained in coffee, affects the heart rate of a human being. A state-of-the-art medical facility, Premiere Hospital wants to determine whether or not to serve caffeinated beverages to their patients in waiting rooms; the hospital would like to establish whether a relationship exists between coffee and the human heart rate. The hospital tested a sample of fifteen patients to whom they had served coffee, and obtained data. Each patient’s heart rate was recorded before and after taking a caffeinated beverage. This analysis seeks to establish whether there is a significant Continue reading...

Therefore it Should be Illegal

Coffee has become the liquid gold of the world; in the article, “Coffee as a Social Drug,” it is clearly stated that coffee is a globalized drug; therefore coffee should be declared illegal and taken from the market.
The first warm drink that almost all children are exposed to is chocolate and as he or she gets older and enter adolescences he or she is introduced to coffee. Once presented, with coffee a lifelong intimate relationship is formed and going without it is unthinkable. Coffee is the one drug that does not have any social barrier; the rich enjoys Continue reading...

Drug Abuse or Substance Abuse also called chemical abuse leads to disorder which is characterized with vicious pattern of substance usage leading to distress and significant problems. Over 7% of the population is affected by Drug abuse in their lifetime. These days, many teenagers engage themselves in drug abuse especially Narcotics (Drug prescribed for severe pain relief) and stimulating medications for treating disorder like attention deficit and narcolepsy (“Dryden-Edwards”).

Drugs Abuse and Types of Drugs

If ingesting a substance causes feeling of euphoria (high) then that substance can be abused. There are many legal and illegal drugs which people are well aware of but there Continue reading...

Introduction

Coffee has been a favorite morning companion for many adults throughout the years. This beverage is believed to be the motivating power people need whenever they feel they need to wake up and stay alert. However, despite the fact that coffee is an appealing trend and everyday habit for many millions across the globe, how health is it to drink coffee? Opinions definitely vary. Coffee has been both denounced as health destroying and medicinal over time. Coffee break was the outcome of an ad back in 1952 that was quickly promoted to a “daily ritual in workplaces, homes and Continue reading...