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What is it?

Caffeine is well known for being used as an energy booster. It is a central nervous system stimulant, which wards of drowsiness. Don’t get confused coffee and caffeine is not the same thing.

What would I take it for?

·         Stimulates nervous system

·         Increases metabolic rate

·         Diuretic

·         Restores alertness

·         Enhances mood

·         Stops you from feeling drowsy

·         May help reduce pain caused during strenuous exercise

Quick Summary  A significant boost when feeling lethargic, increased alertness and a spurge of energy for the gym.

 

Where does it originate/where would it be found?

 

Caffeine originates from plants, it is found in the beans, leaves and fruit of the plant. When it was first discovered the natives would chew on the seeds, bark and leaves of the plant. Incredibly since the Stone Age the caffeine plant has been consumed.

It can be found in the following foods:

• Cola products
• Chocolate
• Energy drinks
• Coffee/Tea

 

 

How can it help my training?

 

Caffeine offers a tremendous energy boost to enhance a workout allowing you to push yourself a bit further. Don’t get confused coffee and caffeine are not the same thing if you are using coffee as a pre-workout it may contain elements that can inhibit your training, so a supplement form of caffeine would probably be the better option.

 

 

Is there any other information I need to know?

Caffeine taken strictly on its own is not recommended for weight loss.

Too much can mimic stress reactions such as irritability, tremors and ‘the jitters’.

Although the side effects may not cause a problem to some, others are more prone to anxiety which can increase any of these symptoms to be exacerbated.

It is addictive and withdrawal symptoms include headaches, depression and fatigue; concentration may lack and the body can feely very achy.

 

Ways of taking it

Although caffeine this can be purchased its own it is generally found in many fat burners even cold/flu medicines contain a tiny amount. It is usually available in tablet or capsule form.

How much should I take and when?

There have been many studies relating to this product, we would say do not exceed more than 300-400mg a day.

Adverse Effects:

1. Can make you thirsty, have the tremors, flushing and sweats, cause anxiety, agitation, headaches and insomnia.
2. Caffeine drains the body of B vitamins which causes low energy and tiredness. May also reduce the ability to absorb vitamins and minerals
3. Causes stress on the adrenal glands.
4. Is toxic to the liver.

ShapeNoBull Overview

A lot of us probably have caffeine in our diets on a daily basis but if you are taking it in a fat loss product, guaranteed, you will still probably feel the effects of the caffeine when it in a capsule/tablet form as these doses are stronger than a cup of coffee.

Just please make sure you check there are no heart problems or anxiety/nervous disorders in the family before taking.  

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Last Updated: 15^th November 2010