Wake-Up Call: Caffeine Chemistry
How many grams of Caffeine can almost instantly kill you?
10 grams
Which country consumes the most caffeine?
Finland(400 mg per person a day...)
In which animal species is caffeine highly toxic, causing seizures and death even in small doses?
Dogs and Cats(They metabolize caffeine extremely slowly)
The half-life of caffeine is 5 hours, which physical condition causes this period to be doubled or even tripled?
pregnancy(slower liver metabolism)
What age group has seen the largest increase in energy drink consumption over the last decade, raising concerns among health experts?
Middle-aged adults (40-60 years old) (Surprisingly, their consumption has grown faster than teens!)
Which ancient civilization is credited with first discovering the effects of caffeine through tea consumption?
The Chinese (around 2737 BCE, Emperor Shen Nong)
Caffeine primarily blocks which specific adenosine receptor subtype in the brain, leading to increased wakefulness and alertness?
Adenosine A1 and A2A receptors
The FDA has issued warnings against caffeine powders and supplements due to their extreme potency. One teaspoon of pure caffeine powder is roughly equivalent to how many cups of coffee?
28 cups of coffee(closest by 5)
On average, how long does it take for all caffeine to fully leave the body after consumption?
About 10 hours (depending on metabolism and liver function.)