Manufacturer(s) of the compound – is it generic? Is it patented? Can you purchase it over-the-counter? Caffeine

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Manufacturer(s) of the compound – is it generic? Is it patented? Can you purchase it over-the-counter? Caffeine

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  • Caffeine is a plant-based alkaloid that stimulates the central nervous system of any person who consumes it.
  • People consume on an average 120,000 tons of caffeine a year.
  • A safe amount of caffeine per day would be 200-300mg. 
  • The sensitivity of caffeine varies from person to person. In smaller people, less caffeine is needed to produce side effects. 
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