Products Acai berries (pronounced ass-a-i) are commercially available in many countries as juice, powder, in the form of capsules and cosmetics, among other products. They belong to the so-called superfoods. Stem plant The parent plant of the berries is the palm Mart. (Arecaceae), which is native to South America and grows in the regularly flooded … Acai Berries
Background According to the Labor Law, shift work refers to employees working staggered and alternately at the same workplace: “Shift work occurs when two or more groups of employees are assigned to work staggered and alternately at the same workplace according to a specific schedule.” This definition also refers to work during the day. From … Night Work
Symptoms Fatigue is a physiological and subjective response of the organism to mental and physical exertion. It is undesirable when it occurs rapidly, frequently, and excessively. Fatigue manifests itself, among other things, in a lack of energy, exhaustion, weakness, listlessness, and reduced performance and motivation. It can also be accompanied by irritability. Fatigue occurs acutely … Fatigue
Effects Smart drugs are pharmaceutical agents that (are intended to) improve the brain’s cognitive abilities: Promote concentration, alertness, attention and receptivity. Increase intelligence and the ability to think Improvement of the imagination Improving understanding and memory Increase creativity This is also referred to as or in English. The effects are based, among other things, on … Smart Drugs
Products Caffeine is commercially available as a drug in the form of tablets, effervescent tablets, lozenges, as a pure powder and as a juice, among others. It is present in numerous stimulants; these include coffee, cocoa, black tea, green tea, matcha, iced tea, mate, soft drinks such as Coca-Cola, and energy drinks such as Red … Caffeine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Symptoms Possible symptoms of caffeine withdrawal in dependent individuals include: Headache Fatigue, drowsiness, weakness, low energy. Attention and concentration disorders, drowsiness. Dissatisfaction, disgruntlement Irritability Flu-like symptoms, muscle pain Changes in blood pressure, rapid heartbeat Nausea, vomiting, constipation. The discomfort may occur a few hours after caffeine abstinence and last a few to several days. Causes … Caffeine Withdrawal
Products Energy drinks are available today from numerous suppliers. The best known and first representative is the Red BullEnergy Drink launched in Austria in 1987, which has been released in many countries since 1994 (USA: 1997). The products are usually sold in 250 ml cans, but smaller and larger cans are also on the market. … Energy Drinks
Products Stimulants are commercially available as drugs, narcotics, dietary supplements, and foods. Dosage forms include tablets, capsules, and solutions. Structure and properties Stimulants do not have a uniform chemical structure, but groups can be identified. Many, for example the amphetamines, are derived from the natural catecholamines such as epinephrine and norepinephrine. Effects The active ingredients … Stimulants
Products Taurine is commercially available in tablet and capsule form, usually as a dietary supplement. There are also a few drugs approved for supplementation. Taurine was first isolated from ox bile in 1827. The name is derived from the technical name of beef, ,. Taurine is a well-known ingredient in energy drinks. According to a … Taurine
Symptoms Low blood pressure does not necessarily cause symptoms and often remains asymptomatic. Possible symptoms include: Pale and cold skin, cold hands and feet, sweating. Visual disturbances: Blackening in front of the eyes, flickering, parts of the visual field fail Concentration disorders Rapid pulse, palpitations Ringing in the ears Dizziness Weakness, fatigue, lack of performance … Low Blood Pressure
Taurine is not only a component of energy drinks, but also of the human organism. There, taurine contributes to fat digestion, among other things. Taurine gained its notoriety as an additive in energy drinks such as Red Bull The substance is to strengthen the effect of the caffeine likewise contained in the beverages and help … What is Taurine?
Products Guarana is commercially available in numerous products including powder, capsules, tablets, effervescent tablets, tincture, chewing gum, in the form of energy drinks, soft drinks, confectionery and cosmetics. Stem plant The perennial guarana shrub var. of the soap tree family (Sapindaceae) is a woody climbing shrub native to the Amazon region in Brazil and cultivated … Guarana
