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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Effects Of Coffee On The Body

Health Encyclopedia: Caffeine In The Diet

Definition

Caffeine is a substance that exists naturally in certain plants. It can also be produced synthetically and used as an additive in food products. It is a central nervous system stimulant and a diuretic.


Alternative Names

Diet - caffeine


Function

Caffeine is absorbed and distributed very quickly. After absorption, it passes into the brain. "Caffeine sensitivity" refers to the amount of caffeine that will produce negative side effects. This am...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Coffee and Alzheimer's Disease
By Dorian Martin , Health Expert

...of coffee on the brain.  Since a well-established body of research already exists that coffee... Read more »

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What are the effects of coffee on your blood pressure?
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert

...fatigue self-medicated with caffeine stresses the body. This, in turn, can elevate blood... Read more »

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Study Shows Caffeine Reverses Alzheimer’s in Rats
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert

...dire warnings for pregnant women to avoid caffeine. Coffee was particularly a "no no." I was... Read more »

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How to Maintain your Body Clock
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...other activities that have negative effects on the body clock. Shift work, being ‘on-call’,... Read more »

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Diet and Sleep Part Two
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...your level of energy, but it will be used by the body at a fast rate.     The body processes... Read more »

Health Guide

Healthy Diet Tips for Bipolar Disorder
...taking lithium you should maintain a consistent salt intake. Sodium stabilizes lithium levels in the body and too little or too much can impact the medication’s effect. Too little salt in your... Read more »
Coping with Jet Lag
...state of mind. Now, studies have shown that the condition actually results from an imbalance in our body's natural "biological clock" caused by traveling to different time zones. Basically, our... Read more »
Smoking is a Major Risk Factor for Vascular Disease
...than those who do not.  It affects not only the heart, but also damages the circulation all over the body.  While quitting smoking is not easy, it is the most important thing people can do to... Read more »
10 Steps to Increase Your Parent's Mental Agility and Memory
...diet strong in antioxidants. Fresh fruits and vegetables are vital to provide what other parts of the body or system may now be denying to the brain and its function. Other physical challenges are... Read more »
Jet Lag: Is there a Cure?
...associated with high- speed travel by jet airplane. Let’s get to the root of what is going on in our body that makes us feel fuzzy, disoriented and just plain cranky. Why do we get jet-lagged?... Read more »

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Medications

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...stomach/abdominal pain, chest pain, weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, sudden... Read more »

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...trouble sleeping, or muscle cramps may occur as your body adjusts to the drug. These effects... Read more »

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...from the stomach/intestine or other areas of the body. If you notice any of the following rare... Read more »

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...from the stomach/intestines or other areas of the body. If you notice any of the following rare... Read more »

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Coffee, Cigarettes and AA
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A recent study reveals coffee and cigarette use among Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) members is greater than among the U.S.... Read summary »

Caffeine Beneficial to Male ALS Patients
June 17, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Caffeine may benefit men suffering from ALS but it does not appear to have the same beneficial effects for women, according to... Read summary »

Caffeine Helps Prevent Multiple Sclerosis
July 07, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) When you enjoy your cup of coffee in the morning you may also be helping to prevent a central nervous disease. A new study in... Read summary »

Coffee Could Lower Death Risk
June 24, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) Having that morning cup of coffee every day could help protect you from heart disease. New research finds drinking coffee... Read summary »

Coffee Could Lower Death Risk
June 26, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) Having that morning cup of coffee every day could help protect you from heart disease. New research finds drinking coffee... Read summary »