Caffeine Post

 Today in class, we created an ad demonstrating the effects of caffeine. Even though caffeine may be viewed as a relatively safe substance since it's not only legal but can also be purchased at a coffee shop located on nearly every street corner by even young children, the reality is that caffeine can easily become addictive and has rather negative side effects. Even though caffeine has the ability to stimulate one's mind to allow one to cram for a test or finish a homework assignment, the drug has a tendency to cause insomnia, nervousness, dehydration, and irritability.
 One thing that concerns me with caffeinated beverages, specifically energy drinks, is the amount of caffeine each one has. After doing some research, I found a website stating that a 16 oz. can of Monster has about 160 mg. of caffeine, which is "more caffeine than a double espresso". It was really surprising to see that a 16 ounce can of an energy drink has over half of the maximum recommended dose of caffeine daily. Since most consumers are probably not aware of the possible side effects that caffeine has, I feel that all bottled and canned drinks should have a small label warning consumers of the possible side effects that may occur with caffeine consumption.