CaffeinatedCaffeinated
How Our Daily Habit Helps, Hurts, and Hooks Us
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Book, 2014
Current format, Book, 2014, , Available now.Exposes the truth about caffeine, the unregulated, addictive drug found in common drinks and pain medications and explains how it affects mood and athletic performance, how it is used to cement buying patterns and its role in obesity and anxiety.
Exposes the truth about caffeine, the unregulated, addictive drug found in common drinks, explaining how it affects mood and athletic performance, how it is used to cement buying patterns, and its role in obesity and anxiety.
Carpenter offers this analysis of ubiquitous caffeine, its geographically dispersed history, and its role in the modern world. A general history of caffeine is addressed first, beginning with South American cacao, Chinese tea, African coffee, and the development of gourmet coffee culture, weaving in scientific information about the neurochemical and physiological effects. Modern methods of caffeine administration are discussed including the history of Coca-Cola, derivation of most consumed caffeine from artificial synthesis, and inclusion in unexpected products. Physiological effects including health benefits, performance enhancement, therapeutic use, merely unpleasant side effects, and serious risks are then covered in detail. Finally, the book looks at the caffeine industry, regulation or lack thereof, and efforts to mandate labeling. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
The additive that flows under the radar
The most popular drug in America is a white powder. No, not that powder. This is caffeine in its most essential state. And Caffeinated reveals the little-known truth about this addictive, largely unregulated drug found in coffee, energy drinks, teas, colas, chocolate, and even pain relievers.
We’ll learn why caffeine has such a powerful effect on everything from boosting our mood to improving our athletic performance as well as how?and why?brands such as Coca-Cola have ducked regulatory efforts for decades. We learn the differences in the various ways caffeine is delivered to the body, how it is quietly used to reinforce our buying patterns, and how it can play a role in promoting surprising health problems like obesity and anxiety.
Drawing on the latest research, Caffeinated brings us the inside perspective at the additive that Salt Sugar Fat overlooked.
The additive that flows under the radar
The most popular drug in America is a white powder. No, not that powder. This is caffeine in its most essential state. AndCaffeinated reveals the little-known truth about this addictive, largely unregulated drug found in coffee, energy drinks, teas, colas, chocolate, and even pain relievers.
We’ll learn why caffeine has such a powerful effect on everything from boosting our mood to improving our athletic performance as well as how—and why—brands such as Coca-Cola have ducked regulatory efforts for decades. We learn the differences in the various ways caffeine is delivered to the body, how it is quietly used to reinforce our buying patterns, and how it can play a role in promoting surprising health problems like obesity and anxiety.
Drawing on the latest research, Caffeinated brings us the inside perspective at the additive thatSalt Sugar Fat overlooked.
Exposes the truth about caffeine, the unregulated, addictive drug found in common drinks, explaining how it affects mood and athletic performance, how it is used to cement buying patterns, and its role in obesity and anxiety.
Carpenter offers this analysis of ubiquitous caffeine, its geographically dispersed history, and its role in the modern world. A general history of caffeine is addressed first, beginning with South American cacao, Chinese tea, African coffee, and the development of gourmet coffee culture, weaving in scientific information about the neurochemical and physiological effects. Modern methods of caffeine administration are discussed including the history of Coca-Cola, derivation of most consumed caffeine from artificial synthesis, and inclusion in unexpected products. Physiological effects including health benefits, performance enhancement, therapeutic use, merely unpleasant side effects, and serious risks are then covered in detail. Finally, the book looks at the caffeine industry, regulation or lack thereof, and efforts to mandate labeling. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
The additive that flows under the radar
The most popular drug in America is a white powder. No, not that powder. This is caffeine in its most essential state. And Caffeinated reveals the little-known truth about this addictive, largely unregulated drug found in coffee, energy drinks, teas, colas, chocolate, and even pain relievers.
We’ll learn why caffeine has such a powerful effect on everything from boosting our mood to improving our athletic performance as well as how?and why?brands such as Coca-Cola have ducked regulatory efforts for decades. We learn the differences in the various ways caffeine is delivered to the body, how it is quietly used to reinforce our buying patterns, and how it can play a role in promoting surprising health problems like obesity and anxiety.
Drawing on the latest research, Caffeinated brings us the inside perspective at the additive that Salt Sugar Fat overlooked.
The additive that flows under the radar
The most popular drug in America is a white powder. No, not that powder. This is caffeine in its most essential state. AndCaffeinated reveals the little-known truth about this addictive, largely unregulated drug found in coffee, energy drinks, teas, colas, chocolate, and even pain relievers.
We’ll learn why caffeine has such a powerful effect on everything from boosting our mood to improving our athletic performance as well as how—and why—brands such as Coca-Cola have ducked regulatory efforts for decades. We learn the differences in the various ways caffeine is delivered to the body, how it is quietly used to reinforce our buying patterns, and how it can play a role in promoting surprising health problems like obesity and anxiety.
Drawing on the latest research, Caffeinated brings us the inside perspective at the additive thatSalt Sugar Fat overlooked.
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