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Hi Ker,

The link deals with a rise in blood sugar which affect cravings. You can read more about some recent studies here:

Hope that helps.

Donna

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

No scientific proof on caffeine on weight gain.

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Hi Oli,

It's just my opinion, but I think it is a good idea to talk to your doctor about the use of energy drinks because I know of a young man in his 20s who ended up in the hospital.

Donna

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

I have about 320mg a day from energy drinks, my metabolism before was very slow, since I started consuming this with reductions in other areas and regular exercise it is a wonder.

However as others said, keep away if you have high blood pressure/heart rate. I do get withdrawal systems as described, so I just make sure I keep stocked up :)

-- Contributed by: oli

Hi Gail,

That's interesting. Did your doctor put you on 200 mg?

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

For 28 yrs, I have taken one 200 mg. of caffeine daily & it reduces my appetite(but just a little.) It raises the blood pressure& increases the heart rate(but not drastically), but I need it as my heart rate is too slow without it. For me it works like a miracle & after 28yrs.one tablet is just as effective as the first day I took it,so one does not need more & more as time goes on,however, do not take it if you have high blood pressure or a fast heart rate.

-- Contributed by: Gail Ritter

Hi Emerson,

So your headache is gone, you have increased mental motivation, and did you mean to say you are experiencing joint pain or experiencing less joint pain? Sounds like giving up your coffee has been for the positive. I stopped coffee a month ago now. Still miss it some, but I do have better mental clarity.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

I gave up my two cups of instant coffee a day habit three weeks ago because I've been to every doctor about my tension headache and brain fog. I'm feeling better already. I yawn more but in general I have more energy throughout the day. Mental motivation when running and lifting has decreased, and I'm also experiencing joint pains. My eating and digestion has improved.

-- Contributed by: Emerson

Hi Whit,

I stopped drinking coffee about a month ago and also did it gradually. Once I weaned myself to one cup, I cut it to 1/2 cup and only had 1/4 of a cup if I felt the headache coming on. This process is known as caffeine fading. Eventually I only had about 1/4 of a cup the last two days. Since then I've had two cups of coffee, but I don't intend to make it a habit.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

I found that quitting by gradually reducing my consumption was fairly easy. Currently, I have returned to my coffee drinking, but I dilute it with half decaf. I am going to gradually increase the proportion of decaf to 3/4 so as to somewhat reduce caffeine levels.

-- Contributed by: whit

Hi Alicia,

As a former avid coffee drinker I understand where you are coming from. This article is not meant to be one-sided but focused on how caffeine affects weight gain. Conflicting reports abound on just about every diet and nutritional topic, but many times we must look at the source of the studies providing the information to see if it is biased or not. Almost thirty years ago my doctor told me to stop drinking caffeine because it was causing lumps in my breast. He gave me all sorts of literature which I chose to ignore and just stopped drinking coffee and teaâ€”and then the migraine hit. I didn't realize I would experience withdrawal from caffeine. And I didn't learn the lesson. I went back to drinking coffee. Currently, I have weaned myself for the 4th time and hope not to start the habit again. However, there's nothing wrong with having coffeeâ€”for me it's the addiction I don't want.

And think about coffee from a nutritional standpoint. It offers no real nutritional value. In moderation it doesn't really present any harm, but in excess, the caffeine in coffee can causes several problems from as minor as stained teeth to larger problems like addiction and depression.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Hello, I am an avid coffee drinker and I have read more studies that show coffee as a good substance than a negative one. This article is very one sided and although I am not a biologist there have been many crditable sourses who specifically contradicts some of your findings. Coffee doesnt slow thinking, it actually stimulates it and is also a good anti-oxident which is useful for health and fighting cancer. Personally I feel horriable when I dont drink my coffee, although it is a depresant, it makes me happy :) convincing people to quit coffee is not the answer, instead suggest that they explore more sourses so that they can make an educated decision!

-- Contributed by: Alicia

Hi Sabrina,

After writing this article I weaned myself from caffeine and I feel much better.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Please read the article.

-- Contributed by: Sabrina

Hi Brenda,

You can pick up a copy of "Caffeine Blues" through Amazon or your local booksotre. It contains a comprehensive review of caffeine and is written by a well-known nutritional biochemist. This book should provide all the information you need as it includes do...entation from over 700 studies. Among other things, this book helps people learn how caffeine can aggravate heart disease, diabetes, acid indigestion, insomnia, PMS, depression, anxiety, stress, fatigue, blood sugar swings and many other health problems.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Please could you send me links to any studies written up in lay-man's terminology which add credence to your page above. I am sure it is correct, but my husband who drinks excessive coffee would not be prepared to go through withdrawal headaches and moods agian, unless he had scientific double-blind studies to convince him!! Thanks, Brenda Rudolph

-- Contributed by: Brenda Rudolph
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