What Are The Uses Of Caffeine?

Caffeine is a chemical present in coffee and is useful in:

• Treating migraine headache, headache following surgery, tension headache, asthma, depression.
• Improving mental performance, athletic performance, blood circulation, breathing in infants.
• Lowering risk of diabetes, gallstones, Parkinson’s disease, liver cirrhosis, stroke.
• Reducing pain, overweight, severity of the obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• Preventing headache after epidural anaesthesia.
•  Reducing skin irritation, redness, itching.
• Reducing muscle sores, cramps.

What Are The Side Effects Of Caffeine?

Caffeine  is usually safe but in some cases such as an overdose may cause side effects such as:

• Insomnia, restlessness
• Irritation, nausea
• Vomiting, nervousness

Increased heart rate and respiration

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Caffeine?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders
• Bleeding disorders, any heart problem
• Diabetes, epilepsy
• High blood pressure
• Glaucoma, diarrhoea
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Osteoporosis