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Re: Jolt (really caffiene)

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From: EDWindes
Date: Tue, 14 Oct 1986 13:16
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> > Actually, because it has twice the caffine, even though it has
> > more calories, you are more likely burn it off (shaking in a
> > chair if nothing else), simply do to the stimulant effect of
> > caffine.  Try drinking a whole pot of coffee over a period of
> > one or two hours.  The effect is about the same.
> 
> Let's see, your standard cola maxes out at about 80 Mg of caffine, that 
> implies that Jolt could be as high as 160 Mg.  An average cup of coffee 
> supplies around 120-140 Mg., but I always drink a mug.  Still nowhere the
> effect of an entire pot of coffee.  As a comparison, No-Doze tablets have
> 150 Mg. per dose, Viverin tablets have 200 Mg. per dose.  I don't happen
> to like sugar; its much too sweet, and it leaves a bad aftertaste.  As 
> well as making you fat.
> 
As a sidenote, I was comparing labels on "added strength
pain relievers" yesterday (Excederin(c), etc) and noticed
that they run 130 Mg of caffiene per dose. Hmmm...

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Subject: Re: Jolt (really caffiene)
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