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CAFFEINE CAFFEINE CONTENT 16 OUNCES ARIZONA GREEN TEA ENERGY 200 mg NOS ENERGY DRINK STARBUCKS GRANDE COFFEE 260 mg 330 mg CAFFEINE CONTENT 16 OUNCES FULL THROTLE ENERGY DRINK DUNKIN DOUNTS COFFEE RED BULL 145 mg 140 mg 160 mg CAFFEINE CONTENT 16 OUNCES ROCKSTAR ENRGY DRINK STARBUCKS CAFÉ MOCHA MOUNTAIN DEW MDX 160 mg 175 mg 96 mg CAFFEINE CONTENT 16 OUNCES NAKED JUICE ENERGY SMOOTHIE 82 mg TAZO CHAI TEA DIET COKE 94 mg 60 mg CAFFEINE CONTENT mg PER OUNCE STARBUCKS GRANDE COFFEE – 21 16 oz – 336 mg ROCKSTAR ZERO CARB – 15 16 oz – 240 mg ARIZONA GREEN TEA ENERGY– 12.5 16 oz – 200 mg WHAT IS CAFFEINE? Caffeine is a drug that is naturally produced in the leaves and seeds of many plants. May also be produced artificially and added to certain foods. Defined as a drug because it stimulates the central nervous system, causing increased alertness. HOW CAFFEINE WORKS Adenosine helps prepare the body for sleep. Receptors on brain cells can’t tell the difference between adenosine and caffeine. Caffeine attaches itself to the receptors on the surface of brain cells and adenosine is shut out Without adenosine to make you sleepy, your brain activity perks up and you’re more alert. WHY CAFFEINE MAY BE GOOD Mental Performance Mood Physical Performance Headaches WHY CAFFEINE MAY NOT BE GOOD Sleep Counteracting Alcohol Migraines Irritability OTHER PRODUCTS CONTAINING CAFFEINE 2 Extra Strength Excedrin Tablets – 130 mg 1 Cup Edy’s Espresso Ice Cream – 90 mg 6 oz. Dannon All Natural Coffee Yogurt – 30 mg CAFFEINE RECOMMENDATIONS Adults – 300 mg Adolescents – 100 mg REFERENCES Nutrition Action Healthletter - 2008 KidsHealth.org