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Jan 18, 2010

Caffeine fix for soldiers?

Research body recommends its use to keep soldiers alert

<!-- by line --> By Jermyn Chow

A platter of caffeine-infused candies, chocolates and lozenges. -- ST PHOTO: MUGILAN RAJASEGERAN

A NEW 'pick-me-up' to help soldiers fight fatigue while out in the field has been developed by the nation's defence and technology research organisation. The DSO National Laboratories tested the effects of caffeine over three years in 500 experiments on 200 people, wrapping up its final trial last month. It has recommended its use to the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), which is likely to conduct further tests in the field. Caffeine, the natural stimulant in beverages such as coffee and tea, will keep soldiers out in the field alert, especially those performing tasks such as manning battlefield radar and underwater sonars, patrolling camps, and flying long-distance missions, said Associate Professor Fabian Lim, head of the Military Physiology Lab at DSO's Defence Medical and Environmental Research Institute. 'It's like drinking a cup of coffee, only easier and more convenient. You just pop the sweet in your mouth and can stay awake and alert longer,' he said.

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[Char_Azn]

Somehow I don't think it will look/taste have as nice once it gets packed into our standard combat rations

 

[gone4good]

this is another avenue for our govt to pocket some quick earnings.....they will definitely write off a huge amount as research fees and charging high costs for sweets making as if this finding is extremely expensive and reasons to justify our defence budgets

 

[halsey02]

What happened to the no need reserach of drink coffee or tea???

 

[Dmode101]

next thing you know they have starbucks at the canteen.

double shots for each meal! kopi o kosong kau!

 

[ps07857]

The Science of Chocoalate

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKj3fROr64o&feature=SeriesPlayList&p=1B13F30604139780

 

[Watchman]

THIS will keep our soldiers alert !

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[Rogue Trader]

why they give drugs to nsf now? is it necessary?
we used to train without any stimulants/aids. why now need? something smell fishy!

 

[cooleo]

What are some of the harmful effects of caffeine?

There is a long list of caffeine side effects. Individual reactions will differ.

Some of the more serious effects are due to longer periods of too much caffeine.


Overtime, too much caffeine can lead to:


* Mood swings
* Trouble sleeping
* Raised blood pressure
* Digestion complications
* Central nervous system disorders


Because caffeine is a stimulant that targets your central nervous system, overuse has been known to cause central nervous system disorders. This can also lead to the risk of a heart attack.

There have been many cases where people get very bad headaches from too much caffeine. There are many YouTube videos where people talk about their caffeine addictions. Many of the stories are similar....

People drink energy drinks and soda all day long, and over time experience sever headaches. This causes them to drink more caffeine just to make them feel comfortable. This leads to caffeine addiction which is very dangerous.

Some people have tried to kick caffeine to the curb, but after overuse it can be a very difficult task, both mentally and physically.

There are also problems with children having too much caffeine. There are many kids and young adults that drink way to much soda pop and energy drinks. This can lead to nervousness, caffeine addiction, and there may be a link to attention deficit disorders.

 

[mercbenz]

New generations really showing the world what our young are made of; weak in mind and body!

 

[VIBGYOR]

Caffeine is a drug!

It's addictive!!

It will cause fidgeting!!

How can you shoot properly when you fidget?

 

[Watchman]

 

[SickSinkies]

Universal Soldier !

Drug soldiers to make them work cheaper , better , faster !

 

[singveld]

Are we depending on these people to defend us against horde of islamic terrorists surrounding the island? FAT CHANCES.

 

[shelltox]

why they give drugs to nsf now? is it necessary?
we used to train without any stimulants/aids. why now need? something smell fishy!

soldier wake up , wake up !wake up your idea!

 

[Unrepented]

They can form a meat shield surrounding the island to block bullets, which is good for costal defense. Again blame the effects of Mac burgers and french fries.

Are we depending on these people to defend us against horde of islamic terrorists surrounding the island? FAT CHANCES.

 

[zuoom]

sure took them a long time to know that caffeine helps to keep people alert.

the guys in the field have already been doing it with their own ration... ie: redbull, coke, canned coffee, some sweets that contain caffeine etc.

if the research guys would spend time with the troops (on the ground), they would probably find more things that would aid the soldier.