WELL NOW
R Student Health Tenter Newsletter
"Don't talk to me in the morning: until I've
had my caffeine fix." . "With an exam tomorrow, I;
• better load up on the. caffeine tonight." .
Sound familiar? * •• •
Caffeine is probably the world's, most widely
used drug. It is consumed daily by millions, and
is a regular part of the daily diet of many college
students.
The most common form of caffeine is coffee—
America's favorite beverage. Caffeine is also
present in tea, chocolate or cocoa and cola drinks,
and is a main ingredient in many prescription and
over-the-counter drugs.
In this issue of 'Well Now' we'll take a
closer look at caffeine—where it's found, what
, its affects are, the caffeine content of certain
foods and we'll provide you some hints on how to
consume less.