Caffeine

Caffeine is a stimulant which can increase alertness and heart rate. Caffeine can also cause restlessness and difficulty in sleeping. The effects of caffeine begin about 15 minutes after being consumed and can last up to several hours. People differ in their sensitivity to caffeine and can have very different types of reactions.

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Reviewed September 2008

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Title:   Caffeine
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Caffeine is a chemical found in many different plants from all over the world and it is a stimulant, which means that it speeds up the brain and nervous system.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Pregnancy - risks
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   During your pregnancy it is very important to avoid some things that can harm your developing baby.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Caffeine
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   We all know caffeine is that stuff in coffee; some of us even think caffeine is coffee!!
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Caffeine
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   We all know Caffeine is that stuff in coffee; some people even think caffeine is coffee!! This is your opportunity to find out more about caffeine.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Regular/diet soft drinks and caffeine linked to metabolic syndrome?
Publisher:   Healthy Eating Club
Description:   Coffee's impact on sugar metabolism is currently unclear. Coffee has been linked to a reduced risk of diabetes and an increased risk in the general population but it is not yet known whether this is due to the caffeine content or other compounds in coffee.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Caffeine
Publisher:   inspire foundation
Description:   Caffeine is a drug in a wide range of things including coffee, chocoalate and energy drinks. This factsheet gives you info on what it is, how it affects you and suggestions for cutting back!
Title:   Caffeine
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Caffeine is a stimulant that acts on the brain and nervous system. Caffeine is found in coffee, tea, cocoa, cola soft drinks and energy drinks. Like many other drugs, it is possible to become dependent on caffeine and suffer withdrawal symptoms.
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Headache and diet
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Diet can play a significant role in triggering headache and migraine in susceptible people. Fluctuating blood sugar levels, caffeine withdrawal, naturally occurring food chemicals and food additives have all been implicated. Treatments vary according to the cause.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   Pregnancy planning
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Getting into shape before getting pregnant helps to give your child the best possible start.
Date:   Jul 2006
Title:   Caffeine
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   What is caffeine? Caffeine is a drug because it has an effect on the body. It acts as a stimulant - that means the brain and nervous system speed up.
Date:   Apr 2006
Title:   Asthma and xanthines
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Xanthines are a group of chemicals that include caffeine and theophylline, which is sometimes used in the treatment of asthma.
Date:   Oct 2003
Title:   Australia New Zealand Food Standards Council Joint Communique 24th May 2002
Publisher:   Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Australian and New Zealand Food Standards Ministers meeting in Sydney agreed on a number of important food issues.
Date:   Aug 2002
Title:   Drugs in sport
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Drugs in sport are a concern for medical practitioners because of the implicit risks to the health of the athlete. There are also ethical concerns about cheating by artificially enhancing athletic performance.
Date:   Jan 2000
Title:   Breastfeeding and the use of recreational drugs - alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and marijuana
Publisher:   Australian Breastfeeding Association
Description:   This paper both reviews the current literature and explores anecdotal information as reported by Nursing Mothers' (now Australian Breastfeeding Association) breastfeeding counsellors relating to breastfeeding and the use of alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and marijuana.
Date:   Aug 1998
Title:   Caffeine and your health
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   The most commonly used drug in the world is caffeine, an ingredient found in coffee and tea, as well as cola drinks, cocoa and chocolate. This document explains the effect of caffeine on health.
Date:   Mar 1998
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