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Caffeine
Caffeine, the most studied ingredient in food supply, is the most popular drug in the
world! Some 120,000 tons of this drug are consumed each year worldwide. 45 million pounds of
caffeine are consumed in the United States alone every year. Caffeine is the hidden source of
many problems including insomnia, as well as many others. This drug has been used safely for
centuries, and continues to be a popular part of our modern diet.
First, lets get familiar with caffeine. Caffeine belongs to the xanthine chemical group and
is known medically as trimethylxanthine. Its chemical formula is C8H10N4O2 and it is a white,
odorless, crystalline powder that tastes very bitter when isolated in its
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