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CAFFEINE. CAFFEINE CONTENT 16 OUNCES. ARIZONA GREEN TEA ENERGY. NOS ENERGY DRINK. STARBUCKS GRANDE COFFEE. 200 mg. 260 mg. 330 mg. CAFFEINE CONTENT 16 OUNCES. FULL THROTLE ENERGY DRINK. DUNKIN DOUNTS COFFEE. RED BULL. 145 mg. 140 mg. 160 mg. CAFFEINE CONTENT 16 OUNCES.
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CAFFEINE CONTENT16 OUNCES ARIZONA GREEN TEA ENERGY NOS ENERGY DRINK STARBUCKS GRANDE COFFEE 200 mg 260 mg 330 mg
CAFFEINE CONTENT16 OUNCES FULL THROTLE ENERGY DRINK DUNKIN DOUNTS COFFEE RED BULL 145 mg 140 mg 160 mg
CAFFEINE CONTENT16 OUNCES ROCKSTAR ENRGY DRINK STARBUCKS CAFÉ MOCHA MOUNTAIN DEW MDX 160 mg 175 mg 96 mg
CAFFEINE CONTENT16 OUNCES NAKED JUICE ENERGY SMOOTHIE TAZO CHAI TEA DIET COKE 82 mg 94 mg 60 mg
CAFFEINE CONTENTmg PER OUNCE STARBUCKS GRANDE COFFEE – 21 16 oz – 336 mg ROCKSTAR ZERO CARB – 15 16 oz – 240 mg ARIZONA GREEN TEA ENERGY– 12.5 16 oz – 200 mg
WHAT IS CAFFEINE? Caffeine is a drug that is naturally produced in the leaves and seeds of many plants. May also be produced artificially and added to certain foods. Defined as a drug because it stimulates the central nervous system, causing increased alertness.
HOW CAFFEINE WORKS Receptors on brain cells can’t tell the difference between adenosine and caffeine. Adenosine helps prepare the body for sleep. Caffeine attaches itself to the receptors on the surface of brain cells and adenosine is shut out Without adenosine to make you sleepy, your brain activity perks up and you’re more alert.
WHY CAFFEINE MAY BE GOOD Mental Performance Mood Physical Performance Headaches
WHY CAFFEINE MAY NOT BE GOOD Sleep Counteracting Alcohol Migraines Irritability
OTHER PRODUCTS CONTAINING CAFFEINE 2 Extra Strength Excedrin Tablets – 130 mg 1 Cup Edy’s Espresso Ice Cream – 90 mg 6 oz. Dannon All Natural Coffee Yogurt – 30 mg
CAFFEINE RECOMMENDATIONS Adults – 300 mg Adolescents – 100 mg
REFERENCES Nutrition Action Healthletter - 2008 KidsHealth.org