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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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He added he is drinking plenty of electrolytes before and during practices and is taking caffeine pills before games to help stave off fatigue. 0 [micro]mol/l for volunteers taking caffeine pills and 10. Researchers found that on days that participants took caffeine pills, they had slightly higher blood pressure, an average of 32 percent more of the stress hormone |
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