Coffiene Addiction

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I wish to express my deep and sincere

gratitude to Rev. Fr. Richard A. Principal, St.
Joseph’s English Med. Sr. Sec. School for his
encouragement and for all the facilities that he
provided for this project I gratefully
acknowledge my sincere thanks to our Biology
teacher Mr. Mohd. Siraj for his remarkable,
valuable guidance and supervision throughout
the project work.
I also express my thanks to my parents for
their valuable support and all sort of assistance
for completing the project.
Last but not the least; I would like to thank
all those who had helped directly or indirectly
towards the completion of this project.
THANKS AGAIN TO ALL WHO HELPED ME.
NAMRTA CHATURVEDI
Department of Biology, St. Joseph’s Eng. Med. Sr. Sec. School, Mahoba Page | 1
INTRODUCTION
Do we love coffee because we are addicted to

it, or because coffee’s chemical makeup makes
sense for our body? Coffee is not a pleasant
tasting experience for almost anybody on the first
try. Many people just hate the taste. However,
coffee contains a lot of antioxidants, and caffeine,
the much needed “pick-me-up”. Could this be the
reason we end up “loving it”? Or is just the
addiction?
What is coffee?
Coffee, the beverage, is the result of brewing
the roasted and ground coffee beans.
Coffee beans are the pits of the coffee tree
fruit.
The coffee tree, (Coffea), is an evergreen, a
small tree or a shrub, that grows in the tropical
climate region. The coffee beans are actually not
beans, they are the pits removed from the coffee
cherries.
Coffee is a natural stimulant creating a mild
addiction and is associated with many health
benefits. However, the abuse of coffee can result
in many health problems.
The beverage brewed from the coffee beans is
one of the most appreciated in the world and it
makes an important export percentage of many
countries. Caffeine is a coffee extract and it is very
widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.
History
Coffee was birthed in the Ethiopian highlands.
The legend goes that 9th century goatherder Kaldi
noticed how “spirited” his goats became after
eating berries from a certain tree, so he ran to the
local monastery to let those guys know. A monk
created a brew from the berries and was able to
stay up much later praying.
Eventually news of this new brew spread into
Egypt and into the Arabian Peninsula, where
coffee travelled east and west, finally landing in
southeast Asia and the Americas. And it’s been
popular ever since.
Species
First of all, there are 3 main types of coffee beans.
Liberica:
Liberica is a low yield type of coffee compared
to Arabica and Robusta.
Robusta:
This type of coffee, which contains 2.5% more
caffeine than other types, has a pretty strong
taste.
Arabica:
This coffee bean with low caffeine and a
smoother taste is aromatic and delicious. 80% of
the coffee in the world is produced from these
types of beans.
We have covered so far three main types of
beans. Now it’s time to learn the characteristics of
these coffee beans according to countries.
Because tens of factors, such as temperature and
height, affect the flavour of the coffee beans.
Vietnam - Robusta
We can say with some degree of confidence
the only thing not affected by the war in Vietnam
was coffee. In Vietnam, people prefer the Robusta
coffee bean with a strong taste. In fact, Vietnam
can be said to be the native land of Robusta.
Vietnam is among top coffee exporters in the
world.
Indonesia - Robusta & Arabica
Indonesia, which we frequently hear
associated with interesting coffee types, produces
660,000,000 kg of coffee per year. Although
quality and taste pale in comparison to Brazil and
Colombia, it has an important place in global
coffee production.
Brazil - Arabica
As you know, Brazil is one of the top coffee
producing countries. In Brazil, 2,594,100 tons of
coffee was produced in 2016. Among the reasons
for the coffee grown in Brazil being so tasty are
the wide production areas and the premium
quality of the product. The coffee produced in
Brazil is often preferred because it has low acidity.
India - Arabica & Robusta
Arabica and Robusta coffee beans are grown
abundantly in India. The much renowned coffee
beans grown in the south region of the country
are known for their soft taste and high levels of
acidity.
Colombia - Arabica
Colombia, which claims a fair share of coffee
production with 810,000,000 kg per year, is just
behind Brazil in terms of taste with its Arabica
coffee bean. Among the delicious coffee types of
Colombia are Extra and Supremo.
CAFFEINE POSITIVE
EFFECTS
It Makes Us More Alert
Let’s take a look at the most obvious benefit
people experience from drinking coffee and that is
it does help to give us a jolt of energy and make
us feel more alert and awake. Caffeine has also
been shown to improve response time and
accuracy. So there really is something to people
saying, “I can’t even think until I’ve had my first
cup of coffee!”
It Puts Us in a Better Mood
Beyond making us more alert, caffeine can
actually perk up our mood and flood us with
positive feelings. Health experts believe this
positive impact on our mood is what gets most
people hooked on caffeinated drinks.
May Improve Memory
While more human studies are necessary,
caffeine has been shown to improve long-term
memory. In fact, worldwide studies have found
that moderate caffeine consumption reduces the
risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s. In
Finland, where coffee consumption is higher than
anywhere else in the world, people have the
lowest risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
CAFFEINE NEGATIVE
EFFECTS
Disruption of Normal Sleep Patterns
When we drink caffeinated beverages later in
the day, they can interfere with us getting a good
night’s sleep. This makes us feel sleepy the next
day, which then makes us reach for more and
more caffeine, and the vicious cycle continues.
Increased Production of Stress Hormones
Caffeine prompts our adrenal glands to
produce more of the stress hormones
norepinephrine, adrenaline, and cortisol . This is
really bad because cortisol release contributes to
both fatigue and insomnia.
On top of this, the increase of stress
hormones in our bloodstream can cause us to
have an exaggerated reaction to everyday
stressful events. A traffic jam can send us reeling,
as can our neighbour’s barking dog and a
telemarketer calling at dinner.
Heart Health
Health researchers have found a link between
the habitual use of caffeine and inflammation.
Now when you combine this with caffeine’s
tendency to raise blood pressure (thanks to those
stress hormones!), you have an increased risk of
developing cardiovascular disease.
CAFFEINE AND HEALTH
While past studies hinted that coffee might
have a dark side, newer research suggests that it
may actually have health benefits.
Why the reversal? It's hard to look at just one
aspect of diet and connect it to a health condition
because so many other factors that could play a
role. For example, early research on coffee didn't
always take into account that heavy coffee
drinkers also tended to use tobacco and be
sedentary.
CAFFEINE ADDICTION
Caffeine is addictive because of the way that

the drug affects the human beings and produces
the alert feeling that people crave. Soon after
caffeine is consumed, it’s absorbed through the
small intestine and dissolved into the
bloodstream. Because the chemical is both water-
and fat-soluble, it’s able to penetrate the blood-
brain barrier and enter the brain.
Structurally, caffeine closely resembles a
molecule that’s naturally present in the brain,
called adenosine. Caffeine resembles the
molecule so much so that it can fit neatly into the
brain cells’ receptors for adenosine, and
effectively block them off. Normally, the
adenosine produced over time locks into these
receptors and produces a feeling of tiredness.
When caffeine molecules are blocking those
receptors, they prevent this from occurring, and
generate a sense of alertness and energy until the
caffeine is metabolized. Additionally, some of the
brain’s own natural stimulants are released, such
as dopamine, and work more effectively when the
adenosine receptors are blocked. The surplus of
adenosine cues the adrenal glands to secrete
adrenaline, another stimulant, and this further
increases alertness and reduces feelings of
tiredness.
In people who drink caffeine regularly, the
brain’s chemistry and physical characteristics
actually change over time. The brain cells will
begin to grow more adenosine receptors in an
attempt to maintain equilibrium. This is how
tolerance to caffeine develops; because the brain
has more adenosine receptors, it takes more
caffeine to block a significant proportion of them
and achieve the same desired effect.
Signs of a Caffeine Addiction
Rather than the actual amount of caffeine
consumed per day, caffeine addiction is
characterized by the way that the substance
affects an individual’s day-to-day functioning. The
severity of the addiction is calculated based on
how distressed someone feels when they want
caffeine and can’t get it, and how much of a
disruption this causes in their daily life.
According to the DSM-V, problematic caffeine
consumption is characterized by at least three of
the following criteria:
A persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to
cut down or control caffeine use
Continued caffeine use despite knowledge of
having a persistent or recurrent physical or
psychological problem that is likely to have been
caused or exacerbated by caffeine Withdrawal, as
manifested by either of the following:
The characteristic withdrawal syndrome for
caffeine
Caffeine (or a closely related substance) is
taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms
Caffeine is often taken in larger amounts or over a
longer period than was intended Recurrent
caffeine use resulting in a failure to fulfil major
role obligations at work, school, or home
Continued caffeine use despite having
persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal
problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of
caffeine
Tolerance, as defined by either of the following:
A need for markedly increased amounts of
caffeine to achieve desired effect
Markedly diminished effect with continued
use of the same amount of caffeine
A great deal of time is spent in activities
necessary to obtain caffeine, use caffeine, or
recover from its effects
Craving or a strong desire or urge to use
caffeine
BIBLIOGRAPHY
 www.google.com
 www.wikipedia.com
 www.mycbseguide.com
 NCERT textbook
 Modern ABC Biology
CERTIFICATE
It has been certified that
CHIRAYU BARSAIYAN Studying in XII,during
the academic year 2022-23 has
completed a project under the guidance of
Mohd. Siraj (H.O.D. Biology) on the title
“CAFFEINE ADDICTION”
and has given satisfactory account
on her project report.
INTERNAL EXAMINER PRINCIPAL
[Mr. Mohd Siraj] [Rev. Fr. Richard A.]
EXTERNAL EXAMINER
DATE –
INDEX
S.n. Particulars Page No.
(1) Acknowledgement 01
(2) Introduction 02-06
(3) Caffeine Positive Effect 07
(4) Caffeine Negative Effect 08
(5) Caffeine and Health 09
(6) Caffeine Addiction 10-13
(7) Bibliography 14
BIOLOGY INVESTIGATORY
PROJECT REPORT ON
“CAFFEINE ADDICTION”
Prepared in Partially Fulfilment of
AISSCE 2022-2023 conducted by
C.B.S.E. New Delhi
Mr. Mohd. Siraj

Submitted By
CHIRAYU BARSAIYAN
Class - 12th
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I wish to express my deep and sincere

THANKS AGAIN TO ALL WHO HELPED ME.

Do we love coffee because we are addicted to

Caffeine is addictive because of the way that

 Modern ABC Biology

INTERNAL EXAMINER PRINCIPAL

[Mr. Mohd Siraj] [Rev. Fr. Richard A.]

(2) Introduction 02-06

(3) Caffeine Positive Effect 07

(4) Caffeine Negative Effect 08

(5) Caffeine and Health 09

(6) Caffeine Addiction 10-13

Mr. Mohd. Siraj

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