Caffeinated : how our daily habit helps, hurts, and hooks us / Murray Carpenter.

Author/creator Carpenter, Murray
Format Book
PublicationNew York, New York : Hudson Street Press, 2014.
Descriptionxviii, 270 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents A bitter white powder -- Traditional caffeine. The cradle of caffeine culture ; All the tea in China ; High on the mountain ; Building a better cup of coffee ; Pulling the lever -- Modern caffeine. The first Red Bull was a Coke ; Hot caffeine ; China white ; From Stacker to Sunkist -- Caffeinated body, caffeinated brain. The athletes' favorite drug ; Joe for GIs ; Insomnia, anxiety, and panic ; Therapeutic doses -- Corralling caffeine. Unleashing the beasts ; Behind the label ; Showdown.
Abstract The most popular drug in America is a white powder. No, not that powder. This is caffeine in its most essential state. And "Caffeinated "reveals the little-known truth about this addictive, largely unregulated drug found in coffee, energy drinks, teas, colas, chocolate, and even pain relievers.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2013044492
ISBN9781594631382 (hbk.)
ISBN1594631387 (hbk.)

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Joyner General Stacks RC567.5 .C37 2014 ✔ Available Place Hold