How our daily habit helps, hurts, and hooks us
Publisher: William Collins
Published: 2014
Place of publication: [Place of publication not identified]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 270
ISBN-13: 9780007558513; 9780007558520
Subjects: Physiological effect; Caffeine habit; Caffeine; Health aspects
Description: The most popular drug in the world is a white powder. No, not that powder. This is caffeine in its most essential state. 'Caffeinated' reveals the little-known truth about this addictive, largely unregulated drug found in coffee, energy drinks, teas, colas, chocolate, and even pain relievers. We'll learn why caffeine has such a powerful effect on everything from boosting our mood to improving our athletic performance as well as how - and why - brands such as Coca-Cola have ducked regulatory efforts for decades. We learn the diffe.