The negative health effects of caffeine 21 Articles

by Evita Gonzales

The Harmful Effects of Caffeine... I used to drink coffee like it was water.Then by afternoon I was slamming the energy drinks,then evening rolled around and I was back to the coffee or cola.I swear,I looked like I had ...read more

by Brenda Lachman

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant, its abuse and overuse can lead to several side effects that can go from mild to severe depending on the sensitivity of the person. It is found in several plant species, be...read more

by Francy Bozarth

Coffee has been a mainstay in our culture for almost as long as our culture has existed. I have to admit, the routine of arising, concocting a cuppa joe, and taking that first sip of the bitter brew alone can be easily as...read more

by Erik Van Tongerloo

Caffeine is an addictive drug which we can find in popular drinks like coffee, cola, tea and some sweets like chocolate and some others. Who doesn't like a nice cup of coffee in the morning and don't you feel yourself muc...read more

by E.D. Cameron

Recent press coverage on energy drinks has highlighted the potential negative impact of caffeine on teenagers and young adults. The caffeine has been, according to a study published in the Journal of Analytical Toxicology...read more

by Michelle Gilmour

Before reading a recent article, I assumed that regular consumption of caffeine was an "American thing." I do not think I realized the connection between tea and caffeine but now that my eyes are opened to that it makes s...read more

by Chicago Polexican

Labeled as the most popular and widely used "legal" drug in the world, caffeine has been the topic of a long debate regarding possible negative effects on health. Just as with any substance labeled as a "drug", caffei...read more

by Royce Radcliffe

It is pretty sad how people think they are living completely healthy lives when one of their favorite things to do is drink coffee! There are many negative health effects associated with caffeine, even though a lot of peop...read more

by Jim Smoot

Believe it or not, as more research is done, experts are discovering that there are many more positive health benefits to caffeine than negative. While I'm not suggesting that coffee should be reclassified as a health f...read more

by Susan Schmid

Caffeine consumption it's your choice! Mmmm, that delicious fragrance of roasted coffee beans that delights your nostrils as you walk past the local caf. Yes, that familiar psst' of an opening can of cola, the delightf...read more

by Will Kester

Caffeine is an artificial stimulant. It stimulates your nervous system, which can lead to insomnia, organ stress and eventually failure, and weakens the immune system. Other than that, it's great stuff. The French ...read more

by Joyce Priddy

Many of us have been guilty of drinking caffeine to stay awake; get a rush to meet a deadline or for a quick pick me up in the middle of the day. Others of us do not even think about caffeine. We simply like our favorite...read more

by Libbie Reed

Caffeine can be found in coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate and pain killers. It is a mild stimulant which affects the nervous system, reduces fatigue and increases metabolic rate. These effects can last for several hou...read more

by N. A. Hernandez

Caffeine has many negative side effects, but it is hard to stop drinking. It has been found in research that although you may stop drinking caffeine after morning time, it can still affect your nightly sleeping. It also te...read more

by Edyta Tehrani

Caffeine has no negative health consequences for as long as it is not over consumed, you don't have to worry if all you consume is a few cups of green tea a day and one cup of natural coffee every now and then. However,...read more

by Ted Sherman

Anyone with any sense at all knows that caffeine, like tobacco and other poisons, has many negative health effects on the body. Of course, I won't condemn the drinking of coffee. Caffeine is not illegal, and it is promoted...read more

by Darian Peters

Caffeine is a stimulant of the human central nervous system (CNS) commonly found in tea, coffee, energy drinks, and many soft drinks. It is a xanthine alkaloid compound that can be derived from coffee leaves and beans, tea...read more

by Jennifer Marsh

Caffeine is a drug. Like any drug, it can have negative repercussions on the body. The problem with caffeine is that it is completely legal and, in today's society, widely encouraged. But caffeine can be highly detrimen...read more

by Teri Anne

I can tell you first hand about the negative effects of caffeine. I use to be able to drink coffee and any type of soda with caffeine in it. This was the case until I started working the night shift at our local police dep...read more

by DJ Wells

Moderate consumption of caffeine is harmless to most of the population however, some people are more sensitive to caffeine than others. If you are sensitive to caffeine you may experience negative effects such as: head-ac...read more