Caffeine Informative Speech

Today it is estimated that 80% of the world’s adult population consumes caffeine in one form or another. It is an international substance that will affect everyone if it suddenly disappears. Naturally found in 60 organic plants and used in some of the most imported and exported goods, it is a major money maker. So you ask yourself, what is it about caffeine that everyone likes? Besides the great taste when combined with other chemicals, it is known to do a great amount of beneficial acts for the human body. Like it’s positive effects it also has negative ones that can put your life at risk if not cared for.
Caffeine was discovered in 1819, most likely in Germany by Friedlieb Runge. He was given a gift box of Arabian mocha beans by his friend Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe who asked for Runge to study the beans. After studying them Runge isolated the first pure caffeine sample in the world. Caffeine is a crystal formed compound found in products like coffee plants and tea, it is now a widely known substance and also popular for many uses. Labeled as a psychoactive drug, which is any chemical that affects the brain functions, it is said that it raises the levels of nervous activities in the body. Caffeine is considered a …show more content…
It was used as a medical and recreational drug when consuming plants that contained it. Also known as “The Miracle Drug” as it benefits the body when it is in a medical state. If mixed with certain medicine it can make the outcome more potent or less affectable to the body. For example using coffee with a pain reliever can make the drug more effective and fast working. When drinking the substance make sure not to consume too much in a short amount of time as it may affect your body greatly. Different bodies react differently to the chemical so managing what you take is an important part for caffeine