Caffeine is a bitter substance, found naturally in more than 60 plants and is chemically known as 13,7-trimethylzantine.
Caffeine is a stimulant substance that acts throughout the peripheral circulation of the body and in the cerebral cortex that rapidly enters all the cells of the body, stimulating the transmission of impulses between neurons.
Caffeine is consumed all over the world, as we can find it in coffee beans, tea leaves, kola nuts, cocoa pods, among many other plants. However, there is also synthetic caffeine that is added to some medications, foods, and beverages. For example, some pain relievers, medications, as well as in energy drinks.
Many athletes have a big consumption of this substance through energy drinks, in order to improve endurance, since it is known that these product may improve activation, concentration, reduce fatigue and help in intellectual and comprehensive work. Likewise, caffeine tablets potentially increase athletic performance by delaying fatigue.
However, caffeine abuse can have side effects that can put health at risk in the short term, including:
– Headaches
– Dehydration
– Muscle cramps
– Dizziness and nausea
– Gastrointestinal disorders
– Increased blood pressure
– Irritability
– Anxiety
– Increases in cortisol levels
– Increases the risk of heart disease
It is important to note that high doses of caffeine can be associated with even more serious effects, such as rapid heart rate, hypertension, and seizures.
At this point it is important to note that studies have shown that consuming more caffeine than recommended does not help with sports performance, on the contrary, it affects it.
Finally, caffeine develops an adaptation process, that is, as it is ingested on a regular basis, the body begins to get stronger to avoid the effects it causes, which leads us to greater consumption that is counterproductive to health.
Do not forget that if you want to know the list of prohibited substances emitted by VADA, you can consult the following link: https://devsite7.ggmtesting.com/en/voluntary-anti-doping-association-official-prohibited-list/
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