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here is my speech on the benefits of caffeine, works cited and all.


1. Physical benefits
a. Drinking 6 cups of coffee a day reduces the risk of diabetes.
b. .At least six studies indicate that people who drink coffee on a regular basis are up to 80% less likely to develop Parkinson's
c. There is also research to indicate coffee helps asthma patients control their attacks when medication is not available
d. Offsets damages caused by alcohol and smoking.

2. Nutritional benefits
a. Caffeine can help you lose weight! It speeds up metabolism.
b. Caffeine breaks down fat. It frees fatty acids, which are immediately burned.
c. 30% more efficient when consumed prior to exercise.
d. Stimulates brain and helps curb appetite.

3. Psychological benefits
a. Caffeine elevates your mood. stimulates the nervous and cardiovascular systems, and acts as a “wake up call”
b. researchers at Johns Hopkins University gave nine coffee drinkers a pill containing either caffeine or a placebo on each of 40 consecutive days. The volunteers, who didn’t know which pill they were receiving on which day, reported feeling more awake, energetic, eager to work, confident, and friendly when they got the caffeine rather than the dummy pill.
c. Helps you focus for up to 3 hours. One can of cola can help you be more vigilant. Be sure to have a Red Bull handy if you got a long car trip!

4. Energy drinks.
a. Help increase mental alertness during stressful times, such as when studying, exercising, or driving.
b. Provide herbs and minerals for the body.
c. Taurine acts as an antioxidant and has been shown to promote detoxification by binding together with harmful substances and thereby accelerating their excretion from the body.
d. : B-group vitamins play an important role in energy metabolism, such as the build-up and break-down of carbohydrates, fat and protein. B vitamins are also shown to support mental and physical performance.
So when you’re cramming for finals, feel free to grab a Red Bull. And reward yourself with some Starbucks when the finals week is over!!
Sources:
Harding, James. "Advantages of Best Energy Drinks." Artcilebase 04 Novembr 2008: n. pag. Web. 15 Mar 2010.

Kirchheimer, Sid. "Coffee: The New Health Food?." WebMD (2009): n. pag. Web. 15 Mar 2010.
O'Henry, Susan. "FitWise." Caffeine: And Now For the Good News! . N.p., 1999. Web. 15 Mar 2010. <http://www.fitwise.com/benefits_caffeine.asp>.
Strand, Erik. "Fighting Fatigue with Diet." Psycholgoy Today October 01, 2003: Print.