In the 'Supplements And Medications' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about caffeine supplementation:
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Caffeine in powder, tablet or injection form (used to restore mental alertness or overcome drowsiness/weakness).
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"Never / don't know" |
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"Some use (under 1000mg per day) in the past only" |
History of caffeine supplementation |
A risk factor |
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"Heavy use (over 1000mg per day) in the past only" |
History of caffeine supplementation |
A risk factor |
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"Currently using some (under 1000mg per day)" |
Moderate caffeine supplementation |
A risk factor |
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"Currently using high doses (over 1000mg per day)" |
Significant caffeine supplementation |
A risk factor |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Caffeine
A member of the family of chemicals that are called methyl xanthines. It is variously classified as a stimulant, an addictive substance, a performance-enhancing drug and a slimming aid. Sources of caffeine include drinks, foods and medications. Examples include coffee, tea, cola drinks, the new generation 'energy' drinks, chocolate, and many over-the-counter and prescription medications.
Last updated: Dec 09, 2008
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