Caffeine Effects and Overdose

Do you drink coffee, tea or cola sodas? The vast majority of us do and in some cases, maybe for most of us, the caffeine content is the main reason for drinking them. In moderation, caffeine is safe. But most people don’t realize that caffeine can be quite toxic in large doses.

We all know that caffeine is a stimulant, producing alertness, restlessness and hyperactivity, but it’s also a cardiovascular stimulant, causing tachycardia and an increase in blood pressure. Listen in to thids