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Argumentative Essay On Coffee

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Oluwafunminire
Mrs. Carolyn Whitaker
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Argument Essay; prompt C
English 101

27 February 2018

Caffeine consumption

Do you start your day with a fresh, steaming cup of coffee? Perhaps because you need caffeine to keep you awake or energized through the morning hours. Do you drink coffee to satisfy your addictive thirst? Yes, will be the common answer to this question for majority of Americans. According to a research done by Villanova University,“90% of Americans consume caffeine every single day either knowingly or in some instances unknowingly” (1). According to a 2015, article from “MEDICALNEWSTODAY”, excessive and over dependence on Coffee to kick start one’s day or even to be productive can lead to addiction and consequently serious health concerns; as a result, I am of the firm believe, as a preventative measure, that Coffee should be consumed in moderation if at all. Before delving further into why I believe in the reduction of coffee consumption, I think it’s wise or better yet fair to talk about the benefits of caffeine. Medically, caffeine is known as trimethylxanthine and serves as good medication source for certain illness like low blood pressure, mental alertness, gallbladder disease, type two diabetes, weight loss and so much more. Caffeine is used by mouth or rectally in combination with painkillers (such as aspirin and acetaminophen) and a chemical called ergotamine for treating migraine-headaches. It is also used with painkillers
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