Caffeine Research Paper

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Caffeine

Caffeine, everyone has tried it; who does not like getting up on a cold blistery morning at a welcomed cup of hot coffee. Or, those who have found that coffee is an applauded relief that just makes their day go that much smoother. Long hours at work, no problem; just have one more cup to push one’s drained energy to finish those needed overtime hours. Adrenaline rush is great, especially if that artificial stimulating process happens very quickly. All of a sudden, before one can blink an eye, the subtle slow addictive processes of caffeine use have taken hold. Addiction is addiction, it does not matter the substance; the physical body has now become dependent upon an external source. A source believe it or not, is not always readily available especially in third world countries where the words Starbucks Coffee has …show more content…

The old cartoon where Popeye the Sailor Man pops open a can of spinach comes to mind where superhuman strength is needed to mitigate the catastrophe. What would happen if Popeye ran out of his muscle building stimulant, especially when his true love Olive Oil needed to be quickly rescued? When individuals consume caffeine stimulating substances, they are telling their adrenal glands that the natural body functions are no longer in control of the situation; the caffeine demands that the overly stimulated adrenal glands force all other organs to unnaturally perform beyond their limits. The heart, liver and kidneys will compensate until they become overburdened. Once this occurs, every natural balance within the body begins to suffer. Sleep, bowel habits, breathing, eating, mental focus and emotions are all affected by the overstimulation brought on by

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