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caffeineAlkaloid organic substance found in tea, coffee, and kola nuts; it stimulates the heart and central nervous system. When isolated, it is a bitter crystalline compound, C8H10N4O2. Too much caffeine (more than six average-size cups of tea or coffee a day) can be detrimental to health. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It said energy drinks were also a remedy for weary doctors but recommended caffeine pills or coffee because they were readily available and inexpensive, the Courier-Mail reported. It said energy drinks were also a remedy for weary doctors but recommended caffeine pills or coffee because they were readily available and inexpensive, the Courier-Mail reported. Hollyoaks (C4) Ste's life has been unravelling before his very eyes of late and that's all down to the fact that Daniel and Abi have been spiking his drinks with caffeine pills to ensure he gets no sleep. |
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