Health Benefits of Caffeine Caffeine is used to control weight, alleviate pain, and reduce asthma symptoms by opening up the airways. In addition, small amounts of caffeine have been found to benefit people who are at high-risk for liver disease due to it increasing muscle strength and increasing metabolism, which then more efficiently breaks down fat. Medically caffeine is used as a cardiac stimulant and as a mild diuretic. There is evidence from studies that caffeine may reduce the risk of kidney stones. In addition, recent research has found some unexpected health benefits gained through caffeine consumption: many caffeine-containing products, especially tea and coffee, have been found to contain antioxidants. Antioxidants have health benefits in terms of cancer prevention and heart health. Caffeine causes your heart rate to increase, your pupils to dilate, and your muscles to tighten up by injecting adrenalin into your system to give you a boost and make you feel good. As such, a cup of coffee or tea is often recommended to counter sleepiness, especially for those driving long distances or for those who need to stay up for long hours. Some people also use it in their weight control program because it increases the rate at which the body burns calories hours after being consumed; caffeine is already widely used as the main active ingredient in many diet pills. In addition, caffeine's ability to improve physical performance is well known among professional athletes. Through a mechanism that is not completely understood, caffeine is able to significantly increase endurance and speed in many situations. Caffeine is used by runners and endurance athletes to aid in the metabolism of fatty acids. Consequently, international competitions restrict the excessive use of caffeine. Proprietary Formulas Using Caffeine Powder Typical drip-brewed coffee, typical caffeinated sodas (Coke, Pepsi, Mountain Dew, etc. contain 40-50 mg per 12-ounce can), super-caffeinated colas like Jolt (70 mg per 12-ounce can), Maximum Strength Anacin (32 mg per tablet), NoDoz and Vivarin (each contain 200 mg per tablet), Extra Strength Excedrin (65 mg per tablet), Red Bull and Rock Star (about 80 mg per 8.4 oz-sized can). Mana Trim Our Recommendation is to 80 mg per 14 gram of pea protein and 8 ounce of water, juice or coconut milk. The information at Mana Trim is NOT a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use any dietary supplement as a replacement for conventional care, or as a reason to postpone seeing a doctor about a medical problem. Tell all your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care. Welcome