Caffeine
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Broader Terms
alkaloid, central nervous system stimulant, methylpurine
Related Terms
Scope Note
1,3,7-trimethylxanthine, a central nervous system stimulant; action may be mediated by adenosine receptors.
Facts
- Caffeine is the most widely consumed drug in the world, most commonly from the beverages coffee, tea and soda.
- The actual source of caffeine is the coffee bean, tea leaf, kola nut and cacao pod.
- The caffeine is absorbed through the skin.
- It acts as a mild stimulant of the central nervous system.
- It stimulates the central nervous system and in the right amounts it can cause adrenaline to be released and can enhance heart function.
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