Category Archives: Caffeine

Anxiety Triggers: Sugar, Caffeine, Alcohol and Allergies

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Herbal Weight Loss Synergism

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Caffeine Intake in Children

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Caffeinated drinks are commonly consumed throughout the World. Tea, coffee, cocoa, chocolate and soft drinks can all contain caffeine, and some caffeine containing drinks are aimed at children. Children therefore consume caffeine and concerns have been raised that this may … Continue reading →

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Caffeine and Insulin Sensitivity

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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How Does Tea Affect Mental Ability?

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Caffeinated drinks are commonly drunk for their central nervous system stimulatory effects. Coffee is often used as a stimulant and this relates primarily to its caffeine content. Tea is considered by many to be similar to coffee as it also … Continue reading →

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Cayenne Pepper, Catechins and Caffeine: Fat Burners

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Robert Barrington

A number of herbs have traditionally been used for weight loss. Of these cayenne pepper and green tea are two of the most commonly used. Green tea contains a number of components that may induce weight loss including caffeine and … Continue reading →

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Beneficial Glycaemic Effects of Black Tea

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Green Tea Reverses Insulin Resistance

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Caffeine is known to cause a transient increase in the plasma levels of free fatty acids. This likely results from a concomitant increase in plasma levels of adrenaline, which increases the lipolysis rate of adipocytes and thus increases circulating levels … Continue reading →

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Can Caffeine Decrease Insulin Sensitivity?

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Caffeine is very commonly consumed the World over. Caffeine is present in many plants that are part of the Western diet, but most commonly it is found in tea and coffee. Intakes of caffeine are estimated at around 300 mg … Continue reading →

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Green Tea Fights Fat

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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