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==Caffeine effects==

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In moderate doses, caffeine ~~may~~:

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In moderate doses, caffeine:

* Increase alertness

* Reduce fine motor coordination

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* ~~Cause~~ [[insomnia]]

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* May cause [[insomnia]]

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* ~~Cause~~ anxiety and dizziness

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* May cause anxiety and dizziness

* Potentiates the action of epinephrine causing increased heart rate and blood pressure

* Stimulates Dopamine secretion

* Enhances gastric acid secretion

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* Promotes diuresis

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* Promotes diuresis and may contribute to dehydration

Caffeine enters the bloodstream through the [[stomach]] and [[small intestine]] and can have its effects as soon as 15 minutes after it is consumed. Once in the body, caffeine will stay around for hours: it takes about 6 hours for one half of the caffeine to be eliminated.

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