chlorophyll Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 As if working the night shift wasn't difficult and demanding enough, scientists have recently determined that ingesting caffeine can also have a negative effect on people's bodies during the day. That is to say, if workers drink coffee or energy drinks as they work, they may be cutting the branch from under their own feet. Studies have shown that the substance reduces the number of sleep hours these people get, even during the next day, when they should be resting, LiveScience reports. “Caffeine is the most widely used stimulant to counteract sleepiness, yet it has detrimental effects on the sleep of night-shift workers who must slumber during the day, just as their biological clock sends a strong wake-up signal. The older you get, the more affected your sleep will be by coffee,” University of Montreal psychology professor Julie Carrier explains. However, the expert admits that the study was conducted in the lab, with few participants, so more research is needed to validate the results. “We all know someone who claims to sleep like a baby after drinking an espresso. Although they may not notice it, their sleep will not be as deep and will likely be more perturbed,” she adds. According to the recommendations that the new research brought forth, people over the age of 40, and especially those working the night-shift , should avoid drinking coffee in large amounts. One cup may do, but several should be avoided at all costs. Details of the investigation appear in the latest issue of the journal Sleep Medicine. The work was partially sponsored by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.In a recent statement, Carrier and colleagues show that the people in the test group that received caffeine pills had their sleep negatively affected during the following day. Their sleep was less efficient, shallower, with decreased durations, slow-wave sleep (SWS), and rapid-eye movement sleep (REM), as well as more agitated. The participants were divided into two age groups. Half of the 24 participants were between 20 and 30 years old, while the other half was aged 45 to 60. The second group experienced the worst effects.source;;;softpedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizarre™ Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I don't drink coffee, but energy drinks with caffeine instead :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chlorophyll Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 I don't drink coffee, but energy drinks with caffeine instead :Pya now i wil tel u about caffiene,,it activates brain centres but with one negative affect,,long time aft taking caffiene u wil automatically forget very common things with which you are very familiar inspite of..u wil fight with your brain to recollect some common things,,so pls dont mind when i recommend to stop taking caffiene,,this regarding your mental health,,dont think otherwise,,thank u,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted December 8, 2009 Administrator Share Posted December 8, 2009 Caffeine has more than just one side effect. That's the reason why tea intake is high in India. Green tea is always good for health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizarre™ Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 @ravisoorya:The article said:One cup may doI believe energy drinks contain ~150mg of caffeine, which is half-cup.Besides, I only use energy drinks whenever I'm on a graveyard shift ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malakai1911 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 @ravisoorya:The article said:One cup may doI believe energy drinks contain ~150mg of caffeine, which is half-cup.Besides, I only use energy drinks whenever I'm on a graveyard shift ^_^You're better off taking provigil (modafinil) if you're sleepy during shift work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizarre™ Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 @malakai1911:I don't rely on drugs too much... it might become a habit ^_^What is PROVIGIL (modafinil), and what does it do?PROVIGIL is a prescription medicine used to improve wakefulness in adults who experience excessive sleepiness (ES) due to one of the following diagnosed sleep disorders: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), shift work sleep disorder, also known as shift work disorder, or narcolepsy.In patients with OSA, PROVIGIL is used along with other medical treatments for this sleep disorder. PROVIGIL is not a replacement for your current treatment. Consult your doctor about the importance of continuing your current OSA treatment while taking PROVIGIL.Besides, I don't have sleep disorders ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow_Intel Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I live on dairy farm and i wake up almost everyday at 4am so i drink alot of coffee i must say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Owl Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I drink coffee either after a meal at a restaurant or just for a warm drink. I don't drink coffee much and certainly not for a caffeine pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeyjoe Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I dont know why people even drink coffee it tastes pretty nasty :frusty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizarre™ Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 @smokeyjoe:Ever heard of Starbucks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Owl Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 @smokeyjoe: I guess coffee is an acquired taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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