Informative Speech : The Negative Effects Of Caffeine

Caffeine’s mental appeal is just as trendy as its physical purpose. Caffeine has been proven to stimulate the central nervous system. Caffeine stimulates the Central Nervous System at high levels, like the medulla and cortex, and even has the ability to reach the spinal cord in larger doses. The effect of caffeine in the cortex is a clearer thought process and also can rid the body of fatigue. This gives people a greater ability of concentration for 1-3 hours. For athletes competing in sports where quick thinking and rapid reactions are necessary, caffeine can provide a huge edge. However, these results are much more inconsistent than the experiments done on caffeine in endurance sports. (http://www.garynull.com/Documents/CaffeineEffects.htm)

When you drink caffeine it gives you energy which can cause you to fidget throughout the day. You could get jitters and not be able to focus on what you need to work on. You might also end up thinking about other things because your mind and thoughts might start racing. You’re pulse might

III. “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the American Medical Association (AMA) have estimated that the average daily caffeine

C. Sig. Of Topic -Connection – Caffeine is pervasive in our society these days and every few months we hear about how a study has shown that it is bad for us or good for us. What are we to believe?

Caffeine is one of the most consumed psychoactive substances around the world. Caffeine is not bad for health, some researchers even show positive effects. Caffeine appears to reduce fatigue. And in this way also has an indirect effect on decision. Regarding cognitive function, caffeine has an effect on reaction time. Some studies also show a positive effect on long-term memory.

Have you ever drank a cola or any type of soda? Have you read or heard about the main ingredient including caffeine? Well caffeine is a bitter powder like substance that's very unhealthy and healthy in the same cause. Caffeine can lead to heart attacks but if taken in the right amount can help with long days at work.

- The high long-term consumption of caffeine is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

2. Diabetes, Researchers at Duke University Medical Center found that consumption of caffeine raised the average daily sugar levels by 8 per cent.

Firstly, when drinking caffeinated drinks or anything that contains it the caffeine goes through the blood stream and directly to the brain. When we drink coffee, caffeine binds to our brain's adenosine receptors, stopping the chemical from binding with the receptors and making us tired. For the ones who regularly drink coffee in plentiful amounts, their brains develop more adenosine receptors, so it takes more coffee to keep us awake. That explains also why when we try to lay off the coffee a tad its very tiring to us because, were so use to that adenosine going to the brain. Whenever you’re awake, a chemical called adenosine slowly accumulates in your brain.

The consumption of caffeine can increase alertness, reaction speed, vigilance, the ability to concentrate and problem-solving ability; all the things Red Bull Energy Drink also claims to do (Red Bull 2013).

E. Ingesting around 200 mg a day of caffeine can boost long term memory (Whitemen, 2015).

According to Smith (2001), he found that cognitive performance over the course of a working day was improved more in people who consumed above average amounts of caffeine than those who consumed less than average (Smith 2001).

Research by Smith 2001, shows that he found that cognitive performance over the course of a working day was improved more in people who consumed above average amounts of caffeine than those who consumed less than average.

Ever stay up late studying for a test or exam and wake up exhausted? Or just experienced a long day and need an extra boost? Many people believe caffeine is the answer to anyone’s drained state of being. Healthline.com explains that, “Caffeine reaches your brain quickly and acts as a central nervous system stimulant.” Caffeine is commonly referred to the most widely used drug on the planet, so the next question is which caffeine-filled product is the most efficient? It is widely debated whether energy drinks or coffee can provide the best balance of caffeine, flavor, and other ingredients, but after researching, I have come to conclude coffee is superlative in all aspects.

Reaction time. Caffeine not only improves physical performances, but also enhances cognitive performances, such as promoting a faster reaction time, helping people memorize more effectively and improve mood. Souissi, Chtourou, Abedelmalek, Ghozlane, & Sahnoun (2014) have done an experiment to analyze how caffeine could influence people’s reaction times after they have a regular night versus a sleep deprived night.