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Caffeine is something many of us wake up and can’t function without. While it can be something that is good for getting the day started, do you know if it is a good thing for you to have throughout the day? Should you even be ingesting this into your system? Caffeine is the ideal pick me up. In plants though, such as the coffee bean and leaf, it is used as an insecticide for the plant keeping the bugs at bay. With that said you should know a little bit more about this condition. Here is a look at the pros and the cons that it offers to you each time you take a sip of coffee.
The Pros
First in the pros column you have the benefits that caffeine has on our central nervous system. It is a stimulant here, helping all of us to wake up and get ready for the day. It will restore your alertness and will help you to stay awake too. Did you know that caffeine is also used with medications? It can help to make some medications more effective. For example, ergotamine is a medication that is used to treat migraines. Those that experience drowsiness with their antihistamines will be able to overcome it with the addition of caffeine. It can also be used (by prescription only) for babies that have breathing problems.
The Cons
Caffeine does have its bad points, though. First of all, it can not be used instead of sleep. Those that find themselves struggling with staying awake should not use caffeine as a way to avoid sleep as this can cause the body to become weakened and eventually you will fall asleep, hopefully not at the wrong time. Also, there can be complications when too much caffeine is taken. In the worst case scenario, when too much is consumed over a long period of time, mental and physical impairments can become permanent. This includes conditions known as caffeine induced anxiety disorder, sleep disorders, caffeine intoxication, and others. Symptoms of caffeine intoxication include insomnia, rambling, cardiac arrhythmia, increased blood pressure, rapid pulse, diuresis, muscle twitching and delusions. This is due in part to the fact that caffeine can become addictive. Probably the worse condition of all is withdrawal from caffeine.
When considering the pros and the cons of caffeine, consider restrictions instead of denial. Like anything else, moderation is the ticket to enjoying your coffee and caffeine without worry about the problematic side effects of it.
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