Is Caffeine a Drug or a Food?

March 13, 2026

Is Caffeine a Drug or a Food
Technically, caffeine is a type of psychotropic drug (also called a psychoactive drug). That is, it affects the central nervous system and alters...
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5. Wacky Regulations and Misguided Marketing

March 13, 2026

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Sometimes caffeine amounts are listed on a label – and sometimes they’re not. FDA and Energy Products Face Scrutiny Even...
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An Army Marches on Caffeine

March 13, 2026

An Army Marches on Caffeine
Soldiers are getting a new arsenal of powerful weapons, but these are the kind you eat. Beef jerky, chocolate pudding, gum,...
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The New Buzz of Niche Markets

March 13, 2026

The New Buzz of Niche Markets
New caffeinated products are surfacing faster than I can type – and some of them are disappearing just as fast....
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4. Hip New Products and Hidden Caffeine

March 13, 2026

Hidden Caffeine
If you’ve ever chugged down coffee to keep you awake while driving, you know the benefits of caffeine. But coffee...
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Taking Risks: Energy Drinks and Alcohol

March 13, 2026

Energy Drinks and Alcohol
Got a thirst? Need a boost? Slurp down a can, or two – or more – of a refreshing, cold...
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5-Hour ENERGY Shot: More amps than advertised?

March 13, 2026

5-Hour ENERGY Shot
“It contains about as much caffeine as a cup of the leading premium coffee,” say the ads for 5-Hour ENERGY shot....
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Supplements in Energy Drinks

March 13, 2026

Supplements in Energy Drinks
The “energy” in energy drinks and energy shots comes from two sources: caffeine (including the caffeine in guarana, yerba mate,...
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Calculate Your Caffeine

March 13, 2026

Calculate Your Caffeine
The infographic above shows caffeine concentration: it reflects the amount of caffeine per ounce – you can use these numbers...
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Energized Number Crunching: Energy Drinks

March 13, 2026

Energized Number Crunching
I wanted to know how energy drinks compared to soft drinks and coffee in terms of caffeine amounts. After all, energy...
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