"Caffeinated reveals the little-known truth about this addictive, largely unregulated drug found in coffee, energy drinks, teas, colas, chocolate, and even pain relievers. We learn why caffeine has such a powerful effect on everything from boosting our mood to improving our athletic performance as well as how--and why--brands such as Coca-Cola have ducked regulatory efforts for decades. We learn the differences in the various ways caffeine is delivered to the body, how it is quietly used to reinforce our buying patterns, and how it can play a role in promoting surprising health problems like obesity and anxiety. Murray Carpenter has a degree in psychology from the University of Colorado and an MS in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana"--Provided by publisher.

Introduction : a bitter white powder -- Traditional caffeine -- The cradle of caffeine culture -- All the tea in china -- High on the mountain -- Building a better cup of coffee -- Pulling the lever -- Modern caffeine -- The first Red Bull was a coke -- Hot caffeine -- China white -- From Stacker to Sunkist -- Caffeinated body, caffeinated brain -- The athletes' favorite drug -- Joe for GIs -- Insomnia, anxiety, and panic -- Therapeutic doses -- Corralling caffeine -- Unleashing the beasts -- Behind the label -- Showdown.