7 Interesting Facts about Caffeine

 

Posted By Recail On Saturday, September 6, 2014 05:28 PM. Under Health Tips, Healthy Drinks

Although most of the people can not imagine their morning without a cup of coffee, just a very few of us are familiar with the main ingredients of the coffee – caffeine?

You probably know that the caffeine is found in the coffee and in some sodas and has the power to raise your energy. A lot of research is made around the world on this ingredient, and the results of these studies can surprise you.

The Caffeine has a positive effect on memory – both in the short-term and long-term. Many studies have dealt precisely with the impact of the caffeine on short-term memory, but recently has been found that it affects the memory also in long term. About 300-400 mg of caffeine a day can protect you from dementia, and even Alzheimer’s disease, say the researchers from New York. However, it is not enough just to drink coffee, it is also required to sleep 8 hours a day. For the caffeine to have this effect it is necessary to regularly sleep eight hours.

Can improve sports performance – If you consume the drink that contains caffeine approximately one hour before exercise, it can also improve your exercise performance. Not only will your muscles work better, but you will be less tired. It has been proven that the caffeine reduces our perception of labor. This is especially useful if you exercise in the gym.

The effect of caffeine is instant – Caffeine enters the bloodstream very quickly and arrives at the brain and stimulates the nervous system almost instantly after consumption. That means you’ll feel more awake after drinking the coffee instantly, and the effect will last from 30 to 60 minutes. After that time, the effect of the caffeine starts lowering.

Different coffees have different concentrations of caffeine – that means a coffee in a cafe can have less caffeine than the coffee in another cafe, even if it is same coffee that has a similar taste. A cup of coffee contains about 90 to 225 milligrams of caffeine.

The Espresso has less caffeine than the regular black coffee. Everybody thinks that because of its intense flavor, the Espresso is rich in caffeine. However, the truth is that a short espresso has 40 to 70 mg of caffeine. And that is significantly less than an average cup of regular black coffee.

Caffeine does not dehydrate -Given the fact that 98 percent of the caffeine is consumed through drinks, you are hydrated at the same time. So, even though the caffeine is a diuretic, it is not true that it will dehydrate you. Of course, that does not mean that we should exaggerate.

The Caffeine is not found only in drinks – Did you know that the chocolate is also high in caffeine? Besides the chocolate, it is also found in other foods as well as medicines. Many analgesics contain this substance, so it would wise to consult your doctor before you decide to drink so you don’t have heart problems.