Caffeine is a type of Methylxanthine Alkaloid. Caffeine binds to Adenosine Receptors and is therefore regarded as an Adenosine Antagonist - after drinking a few cups of (non-decaffeinated) Coffee, 50% of Adenosine Receptors are totally blockaded by Caffeine.

Health Benefits:

• increases the production of Urine
• may help to prevent Breast Cancer
• may temporarily improve athletic performance
• may increase the body's Basal Metabolic Rate
• may stimulate the flow of Bile from the Liver
• may increase energy levels
• may delay the onset of fatigue
• may be a useful adjunct in the treatment of Obesity
• may improve stamina
• may increase muscle strength
• may stimulate skeletal muscle activity
• may increase alertness
• may help to prevent Alzheimer's Disease
• may stimulate the Cerebral Cortex of the Brain
• may increase concentration, acuity and attention span
• may temporarily increase some aspects of human intelligence
• may help to prevent Parkinson's Disease
• may stimulate the respiratory system
• may alleviate the symptoms of Asthma
• may alleviate the symptoms of Hay Fever

Caffeine is known to improve some aspects of Athletic Performance. Many athletes drink moderate quantities of Coffee in order to obtain the performance-enhancing effects of the Coffee’s Caffeine content. Recent studies have shown that Coffee contains other compounds that may counteract Caffeine’s performance-enhancing effects. Therefore athletes who wish to obtain Caffeine’s performance-enhancing effects are advised to use Caffeine in tablet/capsule form rather than drinking moderate amounts of Coffee. Although, the use of supplemental Caffeine for performance enhancement is banned by most sporting organizations.

Caffeine is available as an ingredient in some health or weight loss supplements.

Caffeine is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: Fat Away, BurnXpress and Metabolift.