Some of the most popular products in the natural food market are products for stimulating physical or mental function. Here is some information about these stimulant products.
Caffeinated beverages have an ancient history of use and are popular in almost every culture.
The most familiar of these are coffee and tea, but there are others as listed below. While the regular use of stimulants is a controversial issue, it appears that caffeine-containing beverages are relatively safe for most healthy adults when consumed in moderation. A number of caffeine-containing teas, extracts and supplenents are sold in the natural product industry. Caffeine also has laxative effects, and those who become habituated to it may become constipated and experience headaches when they quit. Ma huang is also sold as a stimulant and weight loss product.