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Caffeine really affect our

health?
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When we wake up in the morning, many
Caffeine of us reach for a coffee to kick-start our

day. According to the International Coffee
Organization, approximately 1.6 billion

cups of coffee are consumed worldwide

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) state that
the average amount of caffeine consumed in the US is approx-
imately 300 mg per person per day - the equivalent to between
two and four cups of coffee. This is considered to be a moderate
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caffeine intake, which according to many studies, can promote a
variety of health benefits.
But some studies claim otherwise, even suggesting that one or
two cups of coffee a day may negatively impact our health. So,
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We analyze the potential health benefits, as well as the negative
side effects of caffeine consumption.
The main ingredient in coffee is caffeine - a compound that
naturally derives from over 60 different plant sources, including
coffee beans, tea leaves, cacao seeds and cola nut seeds.
Caffeine acts as a stimulant by activating the central nervous
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system. It can combat tiredness and improve concentration and Caffeine
focus.
According to the University of Michigan Health Service,
the stimulating effects of caffeine can start as early as 15
minutes after consumption and last up to 6 hours.Other than
coffee, caffeine is commonly consumed through tea, soft drinks
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- particularly energy drinks - and chocolate. It is also found in
some prescription and non-prescription drugs, such as cold,
allergy and pain medication.
As well as its stimulating effects, caffeine has been heralded
for providing an array of health benefits.Some studies have
suggested that drinking three or four cups of coffee a day may
reduce the risk of liver, mouth and throat cancer.
Last year, Medical News Today reported on a study sug-
gesting that consuming three cups of coffee a day may reduce
the risk of liver cancer by 50%, while another study suggests
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that drinking four cups a day could halve the risk of mouth and
throat cancer.Caffeine consumption has also been associated

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