Consequences of Caffeine

Caffeine is a rather popular indulgence. Many of feel the urge to drink a cup of coffee or a soda to kick start our day. It is a process which tends to really get us going. Or so it seems? In reality, caffeine does give us a false sense that we have energy. It is a boost that can burn you out rather quickly and just leave you feel more drained.

For years and years, I drank a lot of Pepsi. Obviously, it can be very addictive and tastes great. Not bad to have one can every now and again but some people drink five and six cans a day. In addition, they may also drink about three eight ounce bottles each and every day. It does not have to be Pepsi, it could be Coca-Cola or any other brand name of soda out there. Coffee is another big one.

Yet, I moderated my habits, until I all but cut out the soda drinking and any other caffeine. Even the so called caffeine free colas have their own potential health risks.

So, without further delay, let us talk about what caffeine can do to you. If you drink it too early in the morning, too late in the day, or really the potential health risks will be discussed. This is based on my experiences, so obviously some people may vary.

The Health Risks and Affects of Drinking Too Much Caffeine.

First let us talk about the health risks of drinking caffeine too early in the morning. The substance does tend to supercharge your body. The result is much like a bottle rocket going off. You will go rather high, rather fast. Then there comes the explosion and the crash. You feel a bit tired during the day, a bit winded. Some people feel they need their morning cup of coffee to get going, which is their choice. They should moderate it also with with a glass of milk, juice, or water, to balance it out a little bit.

Then let us talk about the health risk of drinking caffeine too late in the day. Indulgence too late in the day has another set of consequences all too itself. As bedtime comes, you are going to find yourself unable to sleep. As we know, a restless night of sleep can be a huge issue for sure. Lack of rest leads to more health problems and even more stress.

A number of consequences come with drinking too much caffeine. For one, your body tends to really get sweaty really easy. It tries to burn through water reserves that you do not have in you. Caffeine makes you retain water as well and causes you to bloat. Plus you may get headaches and the blood flow of water to your brain is compromised. This could lead to potential hearing problems. Plus, overindulge in caffeine can make you stressed and want to attack people or worse at the smallest thing.

Should you drink any caffeine? That's an interesting question and that is up to the person. A little soda or cup of coffee might not hurt. If you moderate it with other things that will hold back the substances within it. If you must drink it it is best done during the day and not done alone. Food and another drink should be done along with it.

So, let us sum this all up. Caffeine too early in the morning and too late in the day is potentially bad for you. There are a number of health consequences as outlined above. Yet, caffeine can be done in moderation. However, it should only be done if you have the self control to hold yourself back. Despite what many people think, it can represent a vice.