Caffeine and health related issues
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Caffeine is one of the most comprehensively studied ingredients in the food supply. (7) We consume caffeine from variety of sources - primarily coffee, tea, chocolate, cocoa, some soft drinks, and both prescription and non-prescription drugs. Caffeine Molecule Caffeine can be found in many drinks, food and drugs. The following items all contain various amounts of caffeine. (8) Drinks Item Item Size Caffeine Content (mg) Coffee 150 ml (5oz) 60-150 Coffee, decaf 150 ml (5 oz) 2-5 Tea 150 ml (5 oz) 40-80 Hot Cocoa 150 ml (5 oz) 1-8 Chocolate Milk 225 ml 2-7 Jolt Cola 12 oz 71 Josta 12 oz 58 Mountain Dew 12 oz 54 Surge 12 oz 51 Tab 12 oz 47 Diet Coca Cola 12 oz 46 Coca Cola 12 oz 46 Tab 12 oz 46 RC Cola 12 oz 43 Dr. Pepper 12 oz 41 Mr. Pibb 12 oz 41 Pepsi Cola 12 oz 38 Cherry Coca Cola 8 oz 31 7-Up 12 oz 0 Mug Root Beer 12 oz 0 Sprite 12 oz 0 Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant and belongs to the xanthine chemical group. It enters the bloodstream through the stomach and small intestine, where it takes about 15 - 45 minutes to reach peak level. The level...


