What Is Caffeine?
- Caffeine is a naturally occurring purine-base(plant) alkaloid
which is found in over 60 plants
- Caffeine has been in use by humans since the stone age
- Caffeine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant
- Caffeine is known for good penetration properties
- The US – FDA defines caffeine as a
“Multiple Purpose Generally Recognized
as Food Safe Substance”
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What Is Caffeine?
-Caffeine is a naturally occurring purine base
(plant) alkaloid which is found in over 60 plants
- Caffeine has been in use by humans since the
stone age
- Caffeine is a central nervous system (CNS)
stimulant
- Caffeine is known for good penetration
properties
- The US – FDA defines caffeine as a
“Multiple Purpose Generally Recognized
as Food Safe Substance”
