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Caffeine

For Caffeine we have terms and definitions in 10 topics. The topics are Addiction, Cooking, Diet, Dieting, Food, Food and Health, Nutrition, Science, Tea and Weight Loss.



Caffeine (Addiction)

An alkaloid found in coffee, tea, and kola nuts, that acts as a stimulant and a diuretic.


Caffeine (Cooking)

A slightly bitter alkaloid found in coffee, tea, and many other foods and beverages. Caffeine is stimulating to the heart and nervous system. It is toxic in large doses.


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Caffeine (Diet)

A plant derived stimulant often to be found in many foods and drinks.


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Caffeine (Dieting)

A plant derived stimulant often to be found in many foods and drinks.


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Caffeine (Food)

Ffeine is a naturally-occurring substance found in the leaves, seeds or fruits of over 63 plant species worldwide and is part of a group of compounds known as methylxanthines. e most commonly known sources of caffeine are coffee and cocoa beans, cola nuts and tea leaves. ffeine is a pharmacologically active substance and, depending on the dose, can be a mild central nervous system stimulant. ffeine does not accumulate in the body over the course of time and is normally excreted within several hours of consumption.


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Caffeine (Food and Health)

Caffeine is a naturally-occurring substance found in the leaves, seeds or fruits of over 63 plant species worldwide and is part of a group of compounds known as methylxanthines. The most commonly known sources of caffeine are coffee and cocoa beans, cola nuts and tea leaves. Caffeine is a pharmacologically active substance and, depending on the dose, can be a mild central nervous system stimulant. Caffeine does not accumulate in the body over the course of time and is normally excreted within several hours of consumption.


Caffeine (Nutrition)

Alkaloid that stimulates alertness and boosts energy. A herbal compound that enhances alertness and fights fatigue. Caffeine increases endurance during prolonged activity by increasing blood epinephrine (adrenaline) levels, thereby allowing fat cells to break down more readily during aerobic activity. Caffeine also makes a muscle contraction more forceful.


Caffeine (Science)

A mild, legal stimulant found in many foods and drinks, such as coffee, tea, cola drinks, and chocolate.


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Caffeine (Tea)

A stimulating compound found in tea.


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Caffeine (Weight Loss)

A natural stimulant found in many common foods and beverages, including coffee, tea and chocolate




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