Does caffeine really taste like anything? And if not, why does caffeine free soda (specifically Caffeine Free Diet Coke on my desk) taste so much worse than the caffeinated version?
posted by werty on Mar 17, 2011 - 26 answers

Any jockeys or prizefighters in the house? I've read repeatedly that Diet Coke and other diet soft drinks have both sodium - which makes the body retain water - as well as caffeine - which acts as a mild diuretic. Which effect is greater? Will drinking a diet soda cause a net gain or loss in your weight a few hours later? [more inside]
posted by web-goddess on Aug 8, 2006 - 13 answers

MedicalPersonFilter: Ok, I admit it, I'm addicted to caffeine. No, not coffee, I'm addicted to coca-cola. Basically, I'm wondering how I can kick the habit or reduce the heartburn I now get from drinking it? [more inside]
posted by ranglin on Jul 25, 2006 - 27 answers

My procrastination killer: Caffeine. But why? [more inside]
posted by slater on Feb 2, 2006 - 21 answers