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Eliminating Caffeine with Natural Replacements

May 15, 2019 by Ernesto Madrigal-Rodriguez 6 Comments

Quarters can get challenging for students here at CSUSB and one quick remedy a lot of students use is caffeine. Caffeine is found in coffee, energy drinks, and even soda. Students may like caffeine because it can be a quick and easy way to boost energy. The American College Health Association has found that caffeine, stress, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and depression are the top five threats to students success in academic performance. So while it may seem caffeine is a solution to lack of energy it actually is not. In fact, it's causing more harm to our body than we think. Studies show energy drinks contain three-times the amount of caffeine than a regular soda. Because of this, the … [Read more...] about Eliminating Caffeine with Natural Replacements

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: alternatives, amino acids, caffeine, energy drinks, natural replacements, Taurine

Energy Drinks are a college staple

November 16, 2015 by Archived posts 122 Comments

By Cassie Coughlin |Staff Writer| Energy drinks like Red Bull, Monster, and Rockstar have gained a reputation for being poor for our health, yet their popularity continues to soar among college students. A major benefit to energy drinks is the boost of energy they provide, so it isn't strange that many college students turn to energy drinks, particularly during midterm and finals week. The caffeine and sugar inside energy drinks is what helps your body get that extra boost, according to an article by Inside Science. "Caffeine makes you feel more energized by affecting your brain, while sugar refuels your body's cells and helps keep you physically active longer," said Ali … [Read more...] about Energy Drinks are a college staple

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: caffeine, Cassie Coughlin, college students, energy, energy drinks, health, Monster, RedBull

Caution too much caffeine is not a good thing

January 31, 2014 by Archived posts 5 Comments

By Marlyn Rodriguez |Staff Writer| Nine out of 10 adults in North America consume some form of caffeine on a daily basis. We are too dependent on caffeine and it is not as beneficial to us as we think. According to the Mayo Clinic, taking in 200 to 300 milligrams of caffeine equivalent to about two to four cups of coffee a day is not harmful. Christine Weinkauff, a psychology professor on campus, is an avid coffee drinker but said, “In life, moderation is key. There are benefits to a couple cups of coffee a day but getting beyond two or three cups, the benefits begin to become outweighed by the consequences.” Healthy amounts of caffeine has shown to be … [Read more...] about Caution too much caffeine is not a good thing

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