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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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So they asked research scientist Bozidar Stavric to determine how much caffein the women were getting daily from coffee and tea. |
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