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A 30-year-old female asked:
What does caffeine actually do to the human system? i take coffee everyday and i feel i'm taking too much even though i drink it with milk daily.
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Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
Caffeine : Caffeine is a stimulant. It makes the heart beat faster; it can cause dehydration; it can raise one's blood pressure.
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