Question 1

is caffeine dangerous?

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Can be: Symptoms of caffeine overdose may include:
Restlessness, ^ heart rate, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, insomnia, ^ sweating, dizziness &amp; cardiac arrest. Possible side effects of caffeine: nervousness, insomnia, restlessness, irritability feeling hyper, ringing in ears, rapid or irregular heart rate, nausea, vomiting, GI upset, shakiness, dizziness or allergic reaction.

Question 2

is caffeine bad for me?

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Caffeine: If over three cups a day or late at night or if you have anxiety or insomnia.

Question 3

is caffeine okay for kids?

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No: A little bit of caffeine consumed by an older child is probably harmless, but i'd suggest discouraging this habit. Kids who are tired need sleep, not stimulants.

Question 4

can caffeine cause anexity?

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Hmmm...: What do you mean by anxiety?  In my way of thinking, caffeine (espcially in normal amounts) as a drug does not have the pharmacological property of causing ANXIETY.  However, EXCESS caffeine usage in an individual can, by a different number of ways (i.e. too much as in Energy drinks, withdrawal as in cutting back or sudden cold turkey) cause jitteriness, nervoussness, shakiness, etc.

Question 5

is caffeine not good if lgs?

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Caffeine: If you meant ibs, as in irritable bowel syndrome, then caffeine in moderation should be ok. If in excess, it can exacerbate ibs symptoms.

Question 6

can caffeine cause freckles?

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No: Freckles are caused by sun exposure.

Question 7

caffeine help nerve function?

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No: There is no evidence that any stimulant "helps" our nervous system.  They all may provide increased wakefulness, energy, strength etc. Temporarily but they are not a substitute for good diet, adequate vitamin intake, exercise and a balanced lifestyle.  When we use stimulants instead of all those things, we are hurting our bodies, including our nervous systems.

Question 8

can caffeine increase appetite?

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Not usually: Caffeine may, in fact, decrease the appetite.  For this reason, it often appears in herbal weight loss pills ( which, in general, I do not recommend). Some people will eat less at meals if they have a cup of green tea before each meal.

Question 9

does caffeine suppress appetite?

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Yes, but...: Caffeine is indeed an appetite suppressant and can actually slightly increase your metabolism, and may have a modest effect on weight loss, but there is no hard evidence that caffeine will significantly lead to long term weight loss.  Also, keep in mind that too much caffeine can lead to nervousness, insomnia,  nausea, elevated blood pressure, and even heart palpitations. Use in moderation.

Question 10

what are the effects of caffeine?

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Stimulant: Caffeine's effects often depend on the individual.  For some people, it can provide energy, focus, and alertness.  In others, and especially at higher concentrations, it can cause jitteriness, problems sleeping, and palpitations.  With repetitive use, you may become tolerant to caffeine, meaning its effects are reduced over time.

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