A research-based survey revealed that the most popular stimulant which has become compulsory to rub off the sleep from the eyes in the morning and to activate the energy levels is coffee.

Caffeine is a drug which is extracted from coffee beans, kola nuts and tea leaves. It is used in medicines and even certain chocolates. Caffeine is very addictive meaning that a person’s life starts depending on the caffeine.

Today, the world is facing caffeine addiction to a staggering percentage. Though if questioned and probed people will never admit their reliance on caffeine. Caffeine’s prevalence is common as it speeds up the heart rate of the body, increases the vigilance and also raises the blood sugar level.

Caffeine has multiple negative health effects. It is a diuretic which means that the body needs to urinate more frequently which ultimately reduces the water level of the body. Moreover, a person’s deep sleep is also reduced with caffeine intake. It creates a high level of dependence which means that without caffeine a person will show symptoms such as irritability, headache, exhaustion, low level of concentration and joint pain.

Pregnant women should steer clear of caffeine as it can harm the unborn child by penetrating the placenta causing damaging effects on the fetus. It also raises the chances of having a miscarriage. Low birth weight and amplified labor pain are all side-effects of caffeine. Expecting mothers should ban the caffeine from their nutritional regime and visit their physician for recommendations.

Three to four cups of coffee daily increases the level of anxiety in a person and makes him more prone to panic disorders. Many people also experience insomnia due to over stimulation of the body because of caffeine. People working the night shift suffer from insomnia as they are unable to sleep in the day. Lack of sleep will cause dark circles in the eyes, nervousness and jittering.

People also acquire cardiac problems and diabetes because of the rise in the heart rate, blood pressure and blood sugar level. Moreover those suffering from gastric problems and stomach acidity should guard themselves and take caution with caffeine as it also causes stomach aches and increases the bowel movements. Bowel disorders are a very common side effect of caffeine.

Caffeine can trigger yearnings for food and thus result in obesity and weight gain. The disadvantages of caffeine seem limitless standing opposite to its advantages. Though coffee can revitalize the body, its effect remains only for four to six hours. Later the body hungers for the instantaneous power. This can induce dependence of caffeine. A healthy life can only be achieved if a person discontinues relying on caffeine for instant vivacity. Reducing caffeine from the daily diet should be accepted as a challenge.