Blog - Writing Prompt #12 - Beverages

     Caffeine has harmful effects on the body. Caffeine is a drug and when purified, it produces an intensely biter white powder that provides a distinctive taste in soft drink. Caffeine intake affects our fluid balance. In a study, 12 caffeine consumers were told to abstain from caffeine for five days and were then given 642mg of caffeine in the form of coffee. Their urine output increased when given the caffeine. When one's fluid balance is disturbed, it might cause illness to the body. Therefore, I think that caffeine causes harmful effects on the body and should be avoided.