We spoke with a pair of cousins, one an Army veteran, the other a current member of the Navy, about some of the toughest situations they've found themselves in. Army basic training, according to Mates, is all about discipline. It's about knowing your role and not stepping out of line. And if you do, well, you pay a price. Mates said, In basic training, they call it 'getting smoked.' Push-Ups until you puke. I was always getting smoked.
Caffine is the most popular and probably the most studied of all drugs, and serious adverse effects in real life have resisted demonstration. There are pop claims about caffeine interfering with absorption of iron and vitamin d; if there were any real effect on real human beings, it would be obvious by now.
Sure, it's in coffee, but it's also in nutrition supplements on quick dissolve strips and energy shots. And it's no wonder why, caffeine has been shown to boost energy levels, alertness and endurance. Trouble is, it's possible to consume too much caffeine and even abuse this stimulant. The Risk. Caffeine can cause nervousness, jitters and an irregular heartbeat in people sensitive to this stimulant or for those who are consuming it in large amounts.