What's Hot informs and stimulates with monthly in-depth articles on diabetic health topics. Here I sit at my computer at noon and my friend the coffee mug rests on a mouse pad waiting to be sipped as the day progresses. People have many questions about the caffeine in coffee.
Lets look at the answers.
Caffeine is a naturally occurring compound found in more than 60 different leaves, seeds, and plants including the coffee bean, kola nut, cacao seed, and tea leaves. Preparation methods and variations in the plant source affect the caffeine levels of various products. The effects of caffeine on the body include heart and central nervous system stimulation and muscle relaxation. Caffeine also acts as a diuretic and increases the secretion of gastric acid in the stomach. Like other food additives, caffeine is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration under the Food Additive Amendment of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.