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 average U.S. adult consumes about two 8-ounce cups (474 milliliters) of coffee a day, which can contain around 280 milligrams of caffeine. For most young, healthy adults, caffeine doesn't appear to noticeably affect blood sugar (glucose) levels, and consumption up to 400 milligrams a day appears to be safe. Some studies suggest that drinking coffee, caffeinated and decaffeinated, may actually reduce your risk of developing diabetes.