Plus caffeine is not only present in the form of coffee, but also other beverages. Call it the tea, energy drinks, up to brown. So unconsciously, some people become addicted to caffeine and difficult to be separated from consumption of this addictive substance. what the signs if someone addicted to caffeine?
Pulsed-throbbing head
Caffeine is a xar vasoconstrictor that works a little narrow the blood vessels and slows the blood flow. The character makes effective enough caffeine temporarily relieve headaches. But if taken constantly and in large quantities, people will feel the throbbing head if the day just did not drink coffee. This phenomenon is called the withdrawal of the previous conditions.
Based on data from the John Hopkins Medicine, Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit, about 50 percent of people experience these symptoms when they miss a coffee in a day. But there are also some people who do not experience any symptoms at all. The cause throbbing head as a result of not drinking caffeine is still unknown causes.
Not Drink Coffee Making cranky
Including stimulants caffeine, which stimulates the brain that regulates pleasure. When eating something that contains caffeine, the brain releases dopamine, a compound that causes a sense of happiness. This dopamine effect is a little like cocaine is addictive.
"Dopamine also stimulates the release of adrenaline," says dietitian Dana Hunnes, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D., as quoted from the Self.
Caffeine has an addictive effect although not as heavy and dangerous as drugs, because it makes the drinker feel better. So when you're so grumpy when not drinking coffee a day, then it could be a sign that your brain is relying on caffeine to feel better.
Difficult Concentration Without Caffeine
Caffeine gives a boost of adrenaline in the body that helps you stay focused and awake even at a time when the body is tired. If you used to drink coffee every day, you can be difficult to think or concentration when performing complex tasks. Because the body wants the presence of caffeine in the blood.
The dose Flourishing
The body can intolerance caffeine if consumed too much and continuously. Your needs will continue to grow as caffeine. The body will need more caffeine in order to get the same effect. Some caffeine addicts will add two to three cups of coffee when drinking one cup is no longer affect him. If it happens to you, and you have no problem sleeping at night after drinking one cup of coffee before going to sleep, then it could be a sign of the body immune to the effects of caffeine.
Panic and Restless
Consumption of high doses of caffeine can cause anxiety in some people. Yes, excessive caffeine consumption can trigger anxiety and increase the risk of panic attacks, especially in people who are susceptible to mental health problems. If you become more agitated than usual, it helps reduce the consumption of caffeine to see if the conditions are better. If the anxiety is reduced significantly, it means you've been drinking too much coffee.
You do not have to stop at all drink coffee, tea, or other drinks containing caffeine for the sake of escape from addiction. However caffeine has some benefits such as improving concentration and speed up calorie burning during exercise. But limit their consumption. Diet experts recommend the ideal amount of coffee consumption is no more than two cups a day.
"If taken correctly and in moderation, can be beneficial. That's the key. But recognize your own body to understand that any kind of stimulant and can affect treatment is different for each person," suggested Rachel Salas, M.D.
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