Essays on Caffeine

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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Coffee and caffeine can be a cup that is so delicious, but also so dangerous. Coffee in today society can come in all types. There is the ice or hot coffee. There is wide range of brands to choose from. The way the coffee is made, plus how the coffee drinker likes their coffee makes it alluring.
This paper will look at the alluring of coffee about benefits and problems that coffee and caffeine can bring. It will discuss why this is an important. Last, it will explain the addiction of coffee and caffeine throughout.
One of the most

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The green extract of coffee has with numerous health claims and benefits. It is to facilitate proper functioning of thinking and alertness. It is to treat stomach disorders, diarrhea, vomiting, headaches, and osteoporosis. Some people have used it to prevent and control some lethal diseases such as cancer and Crohn’s diseases. Most importantly, this extract has as revolutionary a weight loss beverage that is to burn pounds of calories without exercise. The author of this paper assertively discusses various cases where the green coffee extract is to have an effect on weight loss or not.
According to Buchanan,

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Experts have gone back and forth on the topic of the possible health benefits of coffee versus the health problems it causes. On the whole, most experts will admit that coffee in small doses does not cause damage. Some experts will go so far as to say there are potential health benefits to coffee, primarily in its anti-oxidant effects.
Unfortunately, when we discuss coffee we are generally not talking about the moderate amounts that cause no harm. The truth is caffeine is an addictive drug that requires ever larger doses to create its desired effect. Additionally, when researchers are

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Introduction

A type of beverage consumed to get an instant mental and physical stimulation is referred to as energy drink. Some of the most popular drinks known to give wings to their consumers include Red Bull, Adrenaline Rush, Erektus, Venom and ISO Sprint. In the US, people in quest of quick gratification take to addiction of some form of energy boosters through coffee, tea and highly caffeinated energy drinks. Energy drinks are very popular among young and adults both; especially adolescents and young adults drink the energy beverages at a shocking rate. The easy availability of energy drinks in the

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Energy drinks are consumed to increase the concentration levels of an individual. This is normally the case when the energy drinks are consumed in moderation. When consumed in average quantities, the effects are similar to drinking a cup of coffee. Ideally, energy drinks contain caffeine in high quantities. Hayes and Laudan (311) indicate that energy drinks are targeted to the young adults who are normally college students who study late or want to party. Further, there is also an increasing use of energy drinks by online gamers and athletes (Hayes and Laudan 311). Energy drink consumption poses a serious

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Caffeine is a compound that has a molecular formula of C8H10N4O2 and is commonly known as methylxanthine [1]. The systemic name of caffeine is either 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione or 1,3,7-trimethyl xanthine. Other names that are used to refer to caffeine include mateine, theine, coffeine, and guaranine. It is a chiral molecule and has no stereoisomers. The caffeine compound has two groups of amide that predominantly exist as zwitterionic resonance structures. In these structures, the atoms of nitrogen and carbon are bonded through a double bond to one another making the two nitrogen atoms are basically

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Caffeine is the name that is used to commonly refer to the trimethylxanthine and has a molecular formula of C8H10N4O2 (Helmenstine, 2013). The compound has two major systematic name, which are 1, 3, 7-trimethylxanthine and 3, 7-dihydro-1, 3, 7-trimethyl-1H-purine-2, 6-Dione. Other common names that are used to refer to caffeine include guaranine, coffeine, mateine, theine, and methyltheobromine. The molecular structure for caffeine is as illustrated in Figure 1 below. Caffeine is usually produced by a number of plants that include guarana, coffee beans, cacao beans, and tea. It usually acts as a natural pesticide in plants where it kills

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- Purpose
The purpose behind conducting this experiment is to separate or extract Caffeine, which is an alkaloid and a weak organic base from the de-carbonated cola drink.
- Procedure
- A 125mL separatory funnel supported by an iron ring is taken and positioned on an iron stand. 60mL of de-carbonated cola drink is then transferred into it followed by the addition of 5.0mL Methylene Chloride (CH2Cl2) and insert the stopper.
- The pressure built inside the flask must be released by inverting it and opening up the stopcock instantly. The stockcock must be closed again while the contents

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Abstract

Animals whose body temperatures are affected by their surroundings are said to be ectothermic. If an ectothermic organism is exposed cold conditions, the heart rate of the animal lowers. In high temperatures the heart rate of the animal is very high. Caffeine being a stimulant works by causing the nervous system to work faster. It further leads to the constriction of the blood vessels. The Daphnia magna sometimes referred to as the water flea lives in the fresh waters. It is an exothermic crustacean. The results of Table one shows that Daphnia’s heart rate lowers as temperatures the

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Introduction

Matcha Green Tea which is also known as maccha is a fine powder of green tea.1 It’s origin is in Japan though it has come to be spread in most parts of the world, notably in Asia. It is gradually creeping into the rest of the world, including America.4 Though it is mainly used as a beverage; matcha is also used in various ways such as flavoring as well as dying of foods which include green tea ice cream, noodles, soba and mocha noodles.1 It is also widely used for the making of Japanese confectionary also

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Introduction

Caffeine is an ingredient in a variety of beverages including coffee, tea, chocolate drinks, cola drinks. Caffeine is also included in some prescription medications (McKinley Health 2004). Caffeine has long been regarded as an ergogenic aid as it has been shown to increase muscle contractibility, aerobic endurance and enhancement of fat metabolism. (McKinley Health 2004). Caffeine acts as a mild stimulant to the central nervous system and the effects of caffeine can be modulated by the subject’s age and body mass (McKinley Health 2004). Caffeine has been shown to improve performance, including endurance, when taken prior to exercise (

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