Can caffeine become addictive?
It is very possible for individuals to become hooked and addicted to caffeine. It is reported that caffeine supplementation in high doses can often lead to dependence of caffeine from then on. High doses relate to doses such as 700mg – 1250mg per day. A lot of bodybuilding supplements often contain caffeine as they provide a boost and ‘pick up’ which can be useful for bodybuilders and sportspersons, in order to get an extra 5% out of their performance. Caffeine is very prevalent in bodybuilders’ diets that are adhering to low carbohydrate diets. When individuals take carbohydrates out of the diet, they often feel that they are lacking in energy, become very lethargic and training is the last thing that they want to undertake. In this situation, they often turn to caffeine as a boost and something to provide stimulation as opposed to getting more food though carbohydrates. Caffeine gives that individual a short term boost which can lead to improved concentration, application and efficie
