Caffeine

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Contents 1 Broader Terms 2 Related Terms 3 Scope Note 4 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Broader Terms

alkaloid, central nervous system stimulant, methylpurine

Related Terms

coffee, tea

Scope Note

1,3,7-trimethylxanthine, a central nervous system stimulant; action may be mediated by adenosine receptors.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• CAFFEINE BEVERAGES Caffeine is the most widely consumed drug in the world, most commonly from the beverages coffee, tea and soda.
• The taste may be more appetizing, but the caffeine is still there.
• To adopt new caffeine habits, try these tips: Know how much caffeine is in the foods and beverages you consume.
• The actual source of caffeine is the coffee bean, tea leaf, kola nut and cacao pod.
• The caffeine is absorbed through the skin.

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