Headaches
Yes, headaches are a common sign of not just caffeine withdrawals but withdrawals from most psychoactive drugs!
The hormone responsible for FOCUS.
Dopamine, like caffeine, causes a feeling of intense focus; however, caffeine IS NOT A HORMONE.
Black Tea
Yes!
Mood Swings
Yes! Sudden dips in dopamine levels can lead to confusion, depression, and mood swings.
The chemical that induces exhaustion is?
Adenosine is the chemical that induces exhaustion and may make you tired.
Milk Chocolate
Yes, even in its most processed form, chocolate contains at least trace doses of caffeine.
Nasua
Yes! Some heavy caffeine users experience gastrointestinal upset when quitting.
What type of drug is caffeine?
Caffeine is a PSYCHOACTIVE drug.
(If you said stimulant, I'll give it to you too because I'm so kind-hearted)
Headache Pills
Yes! Most common headache pills that contain acetaminophen (Tylenol) also contain caffeine!
Joint Pain
Yes actually! When caffeine is in the bloodstream for a long time, it dilates the blood vessels in the brain, altering blood flow through the entire body. Suddenly giving up caffeine can lead to joint pain as a result of this.
Does adenosine impact the effect of dopamine on the brain?
No, adenosine impacts the production and intake of dopamine in the brain.
Decaf Tea
Yes, decaf ANYTHING will still contain trace doses of caffeine, as they cannot cost-effectively remove 100% of the caffeine.
Heartburn
No, heartburn is usually caused by things that affect the stomach acid. If caffeine is giving you heartburn, it's because of how it's commonly found in acidic things like coffee and energy drinks.
The hormone responsible for telling the body when to start preparing for sleep.
Melatonin, NOT ADENOSINE, THEY ARE DIFFERENT THINGS WITH DIFFERENT JOBS.
No! These teas typically contain vitamins that fuel the body to give it actual energy, and most often lack any caffeine at all.