Caffeine...What's the Buzz?:
Caffeine is a mainstay for many. Here's what you should know about caffeine before you drink that large skim latte each morning: Caffeine has been around for centuries. Although you might not think of it as a drug, it belongs to a group of stimulants called xanthines. Most people choose to drink it because they are looking to "rev" the body. If it is your drug of choice, keep in mind if you cross the line between enough and too much you might feel anxious, irritable, jittery, restless, unable to concentrate, hyper and not able to focus.
Your reaction to caffeine is a personal thing. What is excessive to some people will be moderate for others. If you're not a habitual user, you may feel a buzz after a single cup of coffee; if you're a five-cup-a-day drinker, you may feel nothing at all.
Check out the caffeine content of your favorite foods and drinks. If you feel the need to cut down, proceed slowly to avoid the withdrawal like symptoms such as headache and drowsiness.
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