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Minggu, 13 Maret 2011

Civet coffee and Productivity at Work

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Good news for you coffee lovers mongoose. A recent study says caffeine intake will help reduce errors in the work.

Working overtime or night shift is often done by the employees. In the long run, this can disrupt biological time. The result was mixed. Changes in normal sleep time is not believed to increase the risk of error to work.

As quoted medic magic, an analysis of 13 studies found caffeine can help this problem. Caffeine is believed to make workers more alert, focused, and can help minimize errors.


In that study, respondents were asked to consume various forms of caffeine, like coffee, pills, energy drinks, foods, while others were given placebos or capsules containing the powder without effect. As a result, those who consumed caffeine have better performance than those who received placebo.

Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, thereby increasing the ability to recall, concentration, perception and opinion. However, too much caffeine also have side effects. In excessive doses, between two to seven cups of coffee or more than 250 mg per day, can cause restlessness, nausea, or headache. If the dose with a higher level, also can cause emotional disturbances.

So, there's no harm in drinking coffee mongoose if you feel you need it. But no need in excessive amounts.