1) Myth: Caffeine dehydrates you
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/caffeinated-drinks/faq-20057965
http://news.nationalpost.com/health/nutrition-fact-or-fallacy-does-coffee-dehydrate-you?__lsa=465f-077a
http://www.abc.net.au/health/talkinghealth/factbuster/stories/2014/02/27/3951831.htm
Judging from the research, caffeine is a diuretic when consumed in large doses. This means it increases urination, which can cause you to lose sodium and water. People who do not consume coffee regularly experience this to a much greater effect than regular caffeine consumers. This means this myth is true (Somewhat)
2) Myth: Caffeine stunts your growth
http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/coffee.html
http://www.quora.com/Does-coffee-stunt-your-growth-If-not-why-do-so-many-people-believe-that-it-does
The short answer is that coffee does not interfere with growth plates or bone development, meaning in does not affect how much you grow. However coffee can indirectly cause growth problems. Some may experience insomnia from coffee, and lack of sleep can definitely affect growth rate. Myth Busted.
3) Myth: Caffeine withdrawal is real
http://news.health.com/2015/01/08/yes-caffeine-withdrawal-is-a-real-thing/
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/caffeine-withdrawal-is-real/
http://www.caffeineinformer.com/caffeine-withdrawal-symptoms-top-ten
Caffeine withdrawal is definitely a real issue. It is much more prominent in long time coffee drinkers, but can still effect new drinkers in the form of headaches, sleepiness, lethargy, irritability, and more. Myth proven.
Block B
Unit 3
Michael, Reece, and Neo