Anyone know which chemical in caffeine gives you a so called "buzz"
2007-03-02 10:42:03 · 2 answers · asked by #41 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
idk, its a bonus question for my chemistry class. ive looked it up and cant seem to find anything, it just seems that caffeine is a chemical in its own
2007-03-02 10:52:38 · update #1
so kali, which of those three would give you the "buzz"?
2007-03-02 10:58:06 · update #2
uhmmm...caffeine...seems like a trick question...
2007-03-02 10:49:17 · answer #1 · answered by full_tilt_boogie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Caffeine is metabolized in the liver into three primary metabolites: paraxanthine (84%), theobromine (12%), and theophylline (4%)
Paraxanthine (84%) – Has the effect of increasing lipolysis, leading to elevated glycerol and free fatty acid levels in the blood plasma.
Theobromine (12%) – Dilates blood vessels and increases urine volume. Theobromine is also the principal alkaloid in cocoa, and therefore chocolate.
Theophylline (4%) – Relaxes smooth muscles of the bronchi, and is used to treat asthma. The therapeutic dose of theophylline, however, is many times greater than the levels attained from caffeine metabolism.
2007-03-02 10:54:02 · answer #2 · answered by Kalistrat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋