Forskning

August 30, 2014

Impact of caffeine and coffee on our health

E G Mejia & M V Ramirez‐Nares, 2014, Impact of caffeine and coffee on our health, Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism, published online ahead of print.

Review Article – Coffee & Caffeine

ABSTRACT: Coffee is the most frequently consumed caffeine‐containing beverage. The caffeine in coffee is a bioactive compound with stimulatory effects on the central nervous system and a positive effect on long‐term memory. Although coffee consumption has been historically linked to adverse health effects, new research indicates that coffee consumption may be beneficial. Here we discuss the impact of coffee and caffeine on health and bring attention to the changing caffeine landscape that includes new caffeine‐containing energy drinks and supplements, often targeting children and adolescents.

Modtag nyhedsbrev

Ja tak, jeg vil gerne modtage nyhedsbrev, når der er noget nyt om kaffe og helbred.