The Briefing Room
General Category => Health/Education => Topic started by: rangerrebew on May 15, 2018, 06:05:04 pm
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How long does a cup of coffee keep you awake?
Last reviewed Sun 13 May 2018
By Jon Johnson
Reviewed by Natalie Olsen, RD, LD, ACSM EP-C
Caffeine is a familiar drug that stimulates the nervous system. When it enters the body, caffeine raises the heart rate and blood pressure, increasing energy levels and improving the mood.
Caffeine acts quickly, and many people notice the effects within minutes. They last until the body fully metabolizes the drug. This duration depends on several factors.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321784.php (https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321784.php)
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@thackney
LOL
My Dad would drink 4 or 5 ups of coffee at every meal, then sleep through the night -- even through major thunderstorms.
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Depends on how tired I am.
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I find that the Irish Breakfast tea K cups wire me up more than a cup of joe.
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I find that the Irish Breakfast tea K cups wire me up more than a cup of joe.
Jameson is making K-cups now?
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Jameson is making K-cups now?
Yes. Those make me belligerent and sleepy.
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If it's used as an enema, it probably will keep you awake quite a while! :silly: