Caffeine is not only found in coffee but other sources as well. This white, bitter and odorless substance is naturally found in the fruit, leaves, and beans of coffee, cacao, and guarana plants. But how does caffeine work in our body? How can you benefit from it?
In celebration of Caffeine Awareness Month, in this episode we talk about caffeine, how it can affect us, the long-term effects of consuming caffeine, and what we can do about it. If you are a caffeine consumer like many of us, sit back, grab a snack and enjoy this latest episode with your favorite Cup of Nurses, Matt and Peter!
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0:00 Intro
0:50 Plugs
2:16 Episode Intro
6:07 The only unregulated psychoactive drug.
10:19 How Caffeine Acts in the Body.
10:25 Adenosine Antagonist
13:03 Caffeine decreases cerebral blood flow.
15:39 Inhibition of Phosphodiesterase
16:29 Releases Calcium from Intracellular Storages.
18:52 Benzodiazepine Receptor Antagonist
23:13 A possible reason why you are irritable.
25:00 Effects of Caffeine
25:10 Increase in alertness
29:18 Tips on setting your body clock.
33:07 Estimating time when to take caffeine.
39:32 Frequent urination.
39:58 Too much caffeine can cause diarrhea.
40:41 Decreased suicide risk
46:33 Caffeine as medicine.
