DEAR DR. GOTT: My questions are regarding caffeine. Is this something that can be watered down, such as pouring soda over ice? Is there the same amount of caffeine in a can of soda vs. soda from a fountain machine such as at a fast food place? Is there caffeine in baking cocoa? Chocolate syrup?
I don’t drink coffee but I do drink iced tea and soda. I’ve always heard to watch your caffeine intake as it can be linked to breast cancer.
DEAR READER: Caffeine is a natural stimulant found in coffee, tea, cocoa, chocolate and a host of other products and is an added ingredient in some soft drinks and — surprisingly — some medications. Caffeine can stimulate the central nervous system by, [Read more...]