Caffeine is one of the most widely used substances today. It has been used for centuries and continues to be a favourite beverage to many today. You have possibly heard so much about what makes caffeine terrible for you. From addiction and dehydration to yellowing of your teeth, many reports have been published about why you should abstain from or cut down your level of coffee consumption.Nevertheless, the substance is not without its benefits. It is perhaps why many Americans use it. As of 2014, about 68 million Americans consumed at least 3 cups of coffee on a daily basis. At the same time, 30 million Americans drink more than 5 cups daily. Out of the 68 million, 21 million have more than 6 cups daily. Statistics also indicate that 85% of adults in America use some type of caffeine. On average they consume 164 mg daily.
The stimulant is obtained from over 60 types of plants around the world. Among these coffee and tea are the top suppliers of the substance. It is also found largely in some of the top energy drinks sold in the US such as Red Bull and Monster.So if caffeine is bad, why does such a high number of people use it? To explore this we will look at some of its top health benefit.
