Caffeine – the Good and the Bad
Many require it to get moving in the morning time. Once the energy ebbs mid-morning, it’s often used as a pick-me-up. We’re discussing caffeine. It has its good side and its bad side.
What Is Caffeine?
It’s a stimulant. It’s designed to perk you up and get your blood running quicker. Blood vessels are dilated so you get additional oxygen flowing. Caffeine is found in pops, coffee, tea and chocolate. Is there such a thing as too much of it?
The Good
Caffeine is an ingredient in many medicines. We’re not just discussing energy drinks or pills designed to keep you alert so you are able to cram for a test or tend to a testy child. Look at the ingredient list for headache medicines. Do you see caffeine recorded there?
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