Cornelius and Soul Train's syndicator targeted 24 markets outside of Chicago to carry the show, but stations in only eight other citiesâAtlanta, Birmingham, Cleveland, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and San Franciscoâpurchased the program, which began airing on a weekly basis on October 2, 1971.
While not as addictive as some street drugs, caffeine pills can become habit forming because they are stimulants, provide energy and, in some cases, may alter moods. Because of the adverse side effects, most caffeine or energy pills display warning labels to the consumer.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) includes Caffiene on the list of substances Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a multipurpose food substance. Caffiene is considered GRAS when used in cola-type beverages. Caffeine is also approved for use as an active ingredient in Over-the-Counter (OTC) stimulant drug products. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has deferred evaluation of this ingredient because the safety has been assessed by FDA.