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Added: Apr 4, 2009
As the most potent chemical component in coffee or tea, we are all very aware of caffeine. Next time you're sitting around the coffee shop, enjoying a latte and perhaps talking about coffee in general, you can appear quite learned by tossing around these caffeine facts. The full chemical name for caffeine is 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine and its chemical formula is C8H10N4O2 Caffeine was first isolated from coffee in 1820 In its pure state, caffeine is a crystalline white powder Caffeine can be found in 60 different plants 10g of caffeine is considered a lethal dose It's the most popular drug in the world. Ninety percent of Americans consume it in some form every day Over 450,000,000 cups of coffee are consumed in the USA every day! Darkly roasted coffee has less caffeine than lightly roasted Contrary to popular belief, caffeine (or coffee) won't help someone sober up if they have had too much to drink How caffeine works Caffeine causes changes in the chemicals of your brain, mainly in 2 ways. It mimics adenosine, and binds to all the adenosine receptors in your brain. This prevents the real adenosine from doing its job, which happens to be the slowing down of nerve impulses and the causing of drowsiness. So your brain becomes more alert. Caffeine also increases the levels of dopamine in your brain, which improves your feeling of well-being and improves your mood. It's this dopamine effect that is the root of caffeine's nonaddictive propertiesSummary Considered "conditionally essential," taurine appears to play a prominent cell-volumizing role. It's vital to fat digestion, fat-soluble vitamin absorption, brain and nervous-system function, and transportation of electrolytes across cell membranes. Other names for Taurine L-taurine Where to find Taurine Taurine is produced naturally in the body. It's also found in eggs, fish, meat, and milk. Note Taurine is not found in plant proteins.Why athletes use Taurine As both a cell volumizer and an insulin mimicker, taurine is used to transport key nutrients, such as glucose and amino acids, into muscle cells. Active individuals report these effects enhance gains in muscle size and strength. Taurine is also beneficial during times of increased physical and emotional stress. Ways that Taurine can enhance Muscle Gain & Recovery: Decrease muscle-tissue breakdown and increase muscle size and strength Mimic the actions of insulin and help shuttle amino acids and blood sugar into muscle cells Ways that Taurine can enhance Mental Functioning: Help calm the brain and nervous system to combat anxiet http://www.healingdaily.com/detoxification-diet/taurine.htm http://men.webmd.com/features/coffee-new-health-food http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caffeine
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