Caffeine is considered the most commonly used mind-altering drug in the world. While it can improve concentration and relieves stress, it can have some negative side effects. Get the cold hard facts on caffeine:
- Caffeine could make conception more difficult and cause underweight babies
- It can aggravate insomnia and cause increased anxiety and panic attacks, frequent urination and jittery hands
- For most people, moderate doses of caffeine (200-300mg) are not harmful
- No conclusive risk on the effects of blood pressure
- In one decaffeinated cup of coffee, there is 20 mg of caffeine
- One regular cup of coffee contains 100 mg of caffeine
- Two tablets of pain reliever contain as much as 2 cups of coffee