Caffeine

Caffeine's scientific name is 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine. Caffeine is a methylxanthine compound that is 100% bioavailable after oral administration and is primarily metabolized in the liver paraxanthine, theophylline, and theobromine. Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, heart, muscle, respiration, and the pressor centers that control blood pressure. Caffeine may also act as a duiretic. When combined with analgesics and ergotamine, caffeine is used for treating migraine headaches. There are also combinations that support the use of caffeine in weight loss, asthma, gallbladder disease, ADHD, and mental alertness.

Food Sources Caffeine can cause insomnia, nervousness, restlessness, gastric irritation, nausea, vomiting, and quicked respiration.

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Cautions Caffeine can cause insomnia, nervousness, restlessness, gastric irritation, nausea, vomiting, and quicked respiration.