Posted By Karen Heatley I am looking to update our information leaflets and would like some official or otherwise leaflet that details all the pros and cons of Caffeine. Please e-mail me if you have anything on: karen.mackenzie@scotland.gsi.gov.uk. Many thanks

Posted By RP Try the medical advisory service www.medicaladvisoryservice.org.uk

Posted By AlB Have you got a canteen on site? If so, do you sell coffee or cola? These contain caffeine. I drink around 5 coffees a day, sometimes even more, depending on the day's schedule, pressure of completing work etc. It calms me when I'm at the desk typing away at the computer. Is the issue the monotony of the work, or are people out partying all night, then going to work for a 6 am start? May be deeper problems than just boredom at work!

Posted By Merv Newman 1. Carefull about the water. Remember the classic coshh sheet ? It's corrosive, and toxic if taken to excess. Should be diluted with whisky (or whiskey) 2. Read the web sites on caffeine with a pinch of salt. Everyone has their axe to grind or their kettle to boil. 3. I worry more about the sugar substitutes. I know, from my wife's experience after eating "low fat" yoghurts, that aspartam can be really, really nasty. e-mail for more details Merv

Posted By Descarte Aspartame is used in nearly every drink product and quite a few food products. I once tried looking for a fruit squash to add to water which didnt have it in, the ONLY one I could find was ribena full sugar. Its a sweetner and was hailed in tye US to being a miracle substance pushed through the FDA with little or no testing and now there seems to be a barrage of pro vs con Aspartame similar to the old does smoking cause cancer wars. Main problems are due to the disbalance of amino acids in the body it causes, there are guideline limits set which are quite high and you would have to drink 5 litres of red bull to exceed. Proplus would probably be better for you, but remember it is a diuretic so drink lots of water. Caffeine also has had various studies in the past both showing positive and negatives outcomes to things like causing cancers etc... Like everything these all have recommended daily intake levels often dependant on body mass, such as OEL's stay within the guidelines and you'll probably do alright but have an increased risk if only slight. Didnt they ban red bull in turkey after 2 people died from heart attacks within a couple of weeks directly linked to red bull? I would probably refrain from excessive caffiene intake if you suffer from high blood pressure or heart problems etc. Other than that it is probably fine in moderation, things like tea and coffee contain anti-oxidants which can prevent cancers as well as caffiene which has potential to increase risk. Its hard to decide who to belive, for every one study which says one thing another will contradict it, obviously depending on the sources will result in what you belive, but then who do you trust when the whole world revolves around money.... ok I added more hear but its turning in to a rant and thought that mentioning politicians and certain CEO's would probably get the post pulled. Better go make myself a cup o tea and relax 0.o