Daily, approximately 90% of Americans consume caffeine in one form or another; coffee, tea, soft drinks, energy drinks and or chocolate. Besides its ability to provide increase wakefulness it has been touted to have many health benefits. Multiple studies show caffeine consumption provides cardiovascular protection and decreases the risk for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus, stroke in women, certain cancers and several neurological conditions. However, consumption in higher quantities does carry risk for adverse health condition.
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