Caffeine's Effects With And Without Sugar

Caffeine consumption can directly affect the metabolism. Now, recent findings published in the Journal of Caffeine Research look at how caffeine can affect changes in the heart, respiratory system and essential influence weight gain, as well.

"Given the caveat that sugar itself affects brain reward just as caffeine does, and this effect will in itself cause variations, this is still an essential paper for the scientist and the lay person to read," said Patricia A. Broderick, PhD, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Caffeine Research, Medical Professor in Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience, The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, The City College of New York, The City University of New York, and Adjunct Professor in Neurology, New York University Langone Medical Center and Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, in a news release.

For the study, heart rate and carbon dioxide production was measured 30 minutes following individual consumption as defined by quantity of sugar, caffeine or sugar and caffeine. Responses to the different treatments varied widely among individuals.

Statistics show that too much caffeine can cause insomnia, dizziness, headache or irritability. In more rare cases, it can also cause hallucinations, vomiting, chest pain and potentially convulsions if an extensive amount is consumed.

For more information about the effects of caffeine or how much you should have, check with your doctor.

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