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Sun, June 1, 2008 1:33 pm By James Coolridge  Printer friendly version
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 Many energy drinks claim to increase your stamina, alertness, give you the “kick” for high intensity workouts. Many people are turning towards these energy drinks to “boost” their energy levels. As a result, there are more than 200 different brands of energy drinks on sale in US.
It was found out that 8 oz of a brand of energy drink contains 77 mg of caffeine while another brand contains 70 mg in 8.3 oz of the drink. This amount of caffeine is similar to a cup of brewed coffee, which has around 85 mg of caffeine.
Since the level of caffeine is similar to a cup of coffee, drinking energy drinks is occasionally is not harmful and is probably safe for most of the adults. Since excess of anything is harmful, excess consumption of energy drinks is also harmful.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends limiting the amount of caffeine in a 12 oz soda to 65 mg. However, the energy drinks are not regulated and many exceed that threshold by a wide margin.
Many people have the bad habit of mixing energy drinks with alcohol. They think that extra caffeine reduces the effects of alcohol. But the truth is something else. No matter whether you add or not add the energy drink to your alcohol, the blood alcohol level will remain the same. Energy drink is a stimulant while alcohol is a depressant which results to dehydration. Hence, mixing energy drink and alcohol is strictly discouraged.
If energy drinks are added to your diet which is already loaded with caffeine, you may encounter some health problems. If you have high blood pressure or are hypersensitive to caffeine, you should limit the consumption of energy drinks.
Tags: High Blood Pressure, coffee, caffeine, energy drinks
Thu, May 15, 2008 1:30 pm By James Coolridge
 People are highly sensitive to the negative effects of caffeine and often neglect its heath benefits. (Hey, excess of anything is harmful, so why there is so much of bad publicity for caffeine?) Therefore, we dedicate this article to coffee lovers among the readers, their cups of coffee and their liver! Yup, coffee is beneficial for your liver! Read on to explore the benefits of the appetizing cups of coffee.
Many studies show that coffee is beneficial for your liver. A population based study found that drinking caffeine containing drinks like coffee had a protective effect for those at risk of developing liver disease. The study concluded that people who drank more than 2 cups of coffee a day had a 44% lower chance of showing actual liver damage compared to those who drank no caffeine.
Another study conducted in 2005 drew similar conclusions. It found that drinking 3 cups of coffee a day could lower the risk of death from liver cirrhosis.
According to a recent study, people drinking one cup of coffee per day were, on average, 20% less likely to develop alcoholic cirrhosis. For people drinking two or three cups the reduction was 40%, and for those drinking four or more cups of coffee a day the reduction in risk was 80%.
Coffee is found to be preventing liver cancer and cirrhosis (A degenerative disease of the liver often caused by alcoholism, but also may result from certain forms of hepatitis).
Nobody is suggesting that coffee is a cure for your liver disease but yes, the brew that you enjoy so much has some healthy attributes!
Tags: Alcohol Consumption, cancer, Liver, coffee, brew
Wed, May 14, 2008 1:29 pm By James Coolridge
 Sipping a hot and lip-smacking cup of coffee in the morning rejuvenates many of us. But, there many people who are quiet fanatical about the beverage. This is because they may be intolerant to coffee. A cup of coffee can make them wheezing, vomiting and even coughing! Yes, they have coffee allergy.
If at you are allergic to coffee, your immune system will overreact to the proteins found in the coffee. The immune system produces antibodies that are designed to fight off the harmful coffee proteins.
This may usually happen after a few minutes or few hours after drinking coffee. Most mild to moderate reactions last less than a day and can involve a rash on the skin, cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, runny nose, watery eyes, wheezing and coughing.
Caffeine is a drug that is found in all coffees even in decaf. Too much caffeine can cause jitters, headache, insomnia, and irritability. Some coffees have very high concentrations of caffeine. The reaction might happen because of the higher level of caffeine in the coffee.
Coffee contains .3 grams of protein per eight ounce cup. An allergy to the protein in coffee is probably the least likely to happen but it is possible.
So if you have any of the above symptoms of coffee allergy, consult a doctor.
Tags: allergy, coffee, Protein, immune system
Fri, April 25, 2008 1:23 pm By Thomas Maloney
 A cup of coffee and morning newspaper always goes hand in hand. Many of you can’t skip the habit, no matter what. Well, we are not asking you to get out of your routine, rather we appreciate the habit! Yes, there are many people around you who may be telling you that caffeine is risky for your health because they are not aware of its positive aspects. Here we are to provide you the actual reality of coffee. A cup of coffee is indeed healthier for you! The coffee which you drink can lift your mood and even cure morning headaches. It is also credited with reducing the risk of some of the most deadly diseases! Read on to know more.
After many brainstorming studies, scientists have come to the conclusion that coffee can actually reduce the risk for several diseases including Parkinson’s (a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that often impairs the sufferer’s motor skills and speech.) Diabetes, risk of cavities and has greater health benefits can also be reduced by the consumption of coffee.
Coffee is really a healthy dependence. When your first aid box is empty and you are suffering from asthma, just sip a cup of coffee to manage your asthma levels.
Here is another proof: A new research by Harvard demonstrates that consuming one to three cups of caffeinated coffee daily can reduce diabetes risk by single digits. Having six cups or more each day slashed men’s risk by 54% and women’s by 30% over those who refrain from coffee.
According to the research, drinking at least two cups of coffee daily can reduce the risk of colon cancer by 25%, drop the risk of liver cirrhosis by 80% and halves the risk of gallstones.
So what is the miraculous thing in your cup of coffee? The credit goes to the large amounts of antioxidants such as chlorogenic acid and tocopherols, and minerals such as magnesium present in the coffee beans.
However, too much of anything proves to be fatal. So, next time you make your cup of coffee, make sure that you don’t overdo it by consuming in excess.
Tags: coffee, caffeine, diabetes, colon cancer
Fri, April 25, 2008 1:23 pm By Raymond Martin
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a life-long disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood. According to a survey, 20 million Americans suffer from Diabetes.
You may now ask the question why I am relating coffee with Type 2 Diabetes. This is because coffee may lower your risk for Type 2 Diabetes.
The proof is the latest research done by University of Minnesota School of Public Health. According to the research, drinking coffee can reduce the risk of Diabetes apart from the positive things done by a healthy diet, weight control and exercises.
As per the research, the minerals and antioxidants contained in coffee aid in carbohydrate metabolism and insulin sensitivity and possibly delay the onset of Type 2 Diabetes.
Meanwhile, a research scientist in the Harvard School of Public Health thinks that one of the antioxidants in coffee beans, chlorogenic acid, seems to be able to slow the absorption of sugar by cells. The study conducted in rats found that the molecule lowered blood-sugar levels.
However, the research found that higher coffee intake also contributes to lower body mass index and rates of hypertension.
So, every time you sip your cup of coffee, remember that excess of it is risky and moderate of coffee can actually lower the rate of Type 2 Diabetes! One more thing- apart from the intake of coffee, make sure that you do daily exercises and control your weight to keep the Type 2 Diabetes under control.
Tags: Type 2 Diabetes, coffee, blood-sugar levels
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