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    Thursday, June 30, 2005

    Caffeine Facts

    Here are some fun caffeine facts that you may enjoy.

  • The full chemical name for caffeine is 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine

  • The chemical formula for caffeine is C8H10N4O2

  • Caffeine was first isolated from coffee in 1820

  • In its pure state, caffeine is a crystalline white powder

  • Caffeine can be found in 60 different plants

  • 10g of caffeine is considered a lethal dose

  • Caffeine is the most potent chemical component in coffee or tea

  • Ninety percent of Americans consume caffeine in some form       every day

  • Darkly roasted coffee has less caffeine than lightly roasted

  • A cup of tea averages about 30 mg because much less tea is used       than coffee during preparation

  • The caffeine content of a cup of coffee averages about 75 mg

  • A cup of hot chocolate contains about 4 mg caffeine

  • Cola drinks contain about 35 mg caffeine

  • Caffeine in coffee won't help someone sober up if they have had       too much to drink

  • Caffeine is a mild stimulant

  • Caffeine is contained in many foods

  • 75-150 mg of caffeine elevates neural activity in many parts of       the brain

  • Caffeine can increase the power of aspirin and some painkiller       medications

  • Caffeine is used to stimulate breathing in the treatment of apnea       in newborn babies

  • Caffeine is typically found in coffee, tea, cocoa, chocolate, and       colas


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