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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies Caffeine is a natural stimulant consumed by millions of people in the United States every day. It is found naturally in the seeds of coffee and cocoa plants, and in tea leaves. When consumed, caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, improves the function of the heart and lungs, increases the contraction of blood vessels, and acts as a diuretic (increases the formation of urine). Many of us cannot make it through our day without getting a certain amount of caffeine, found mostly in beverages such as coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks, and foods containing chocolate. For the majority of people, a moderate amount of daily caffeine intake is safe, improves mood and alertness, and aids in productivity. Some people can be allergic to caffeine, separate from an allergic reaction to the food or beverage that the caffeine is in. Allergy to Caffeine Caffeine is a natural stimulant consumed by millions of people in the United States every day. It is found naturally in the seeds of coffee and cocoa plants, and in tea leaves. When consumed, caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, improves the function of the heart and lungs, increases the contraction of blood vessels, and acts as a diuretic (increases the formation of urine). Many of us cannot make it through our day without getting a certain amount of caffeine, found mostly in beverages such as coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks, and foods containing chocolate. Caffeine is also found in prescription and over-the-counter headache remedies, as well as in No-Doz Alertness Aid capsules. For the majority of people, a moderate amount of daily caffeine intake is safe, improves mood and alertness, and aids in productivity. Search Related Topics:  food allergy  food intolerance  coffee allergy Coffee Allergy Coffee is an extremely popular drink, not only in the United States but around the world, particularly in Europe. The popularity of coffee has grown over the past few decades, likely at least in part due to the success of Starbucks Coffee Company. In the past, coffee was consumed mostly in relationship to meals; people now drink coffee during all times of the day, with or without food, even as a dessert or iced beverage. All told, the world consumes 1.4 billion cups of coffee a day, with the highest consumption being in Europe. With the large amount of coffee being consumed, it would seem that many people would be experiencing allergic reactions as a result of drinking coffee. Search Related Topics:  food allergy  anaphylaxis  allergy testing Allergies to Herbal Teas It is well known that having hay fever, or pollen allergy, can lead to allergy to fresh fruits and vegetables; this is called the oral allergy syndrome. There is also some evidence that people with pollen allergies can have allergic reactions to herbal teas and bee pollen. Search Related Topics:  pollen allergy  alternative allergy treatments  Related Searches Allergy or Allergies Symptom of Allergies Treatment Allergies Pollen Allergies Food Allergies Featured Articles Skin Allergies Asthma and Lung Allergies Common Allergy Issues in Children Food Allergies Allergies in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Drug and Latex Allergies   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Daniel More, MD Allergies Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What are Allergies? Symptoms of Allergies Diagnosis of Allergies Treatment of Allergies Preventing Allergies   Follow me on: Advertisement