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·March 14, 2023·5 min read

Molecular Component of Caffeine May Play a Role in Gut Health

Xanthine, a purine metabolite found in caffeinated products such as coffee and tea, and in chocolate, appears to play a role in TH17 cell differentiation in the gut. The findings may lead to a better understanding of gut health and shed new light on the development of inflammatory disorders such as IBD.

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·February 28, 2023·4 min read

Adult Smokers With Mental Illness Consume the Most Caffeine in the U.S

Not only do adult smokers with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder consume the most caffeine, but they are also most at risk of adverse health effects.

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·November 28, 2022·4 min read

Caffeine Gets You to the Finish Line Faster

Caffeine supplementation reduces sprint time in a 100-meter dash, a new study reports.

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·August 23, 2022·5 min read

Caffeine Metabolite May Slow Progression of Short-Sight In Children

7-MX, a caffeine metabolite, may help to slow the progression of myopia or short-sightedness in children.

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·August 17, 2022·3 min read

Coffee and Cigarettes: Research Sheds New Light on Nicotine and Morning Brew

For smokers, the first cigarette of the day is often accompanied by a cup of coffee. Researchers say this may be more than a habit, finding chemical compounds in roasted coffee beans may help quell the effects of morning nicotine cravings.

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·July 21, 2022·5 min read

Grab a Coffee Before Shopping? You May Want to Think Twice

Consuming a caffeinated drink before shopping was associated with purchasing more items and more time spent in the store.

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·May 30, 2022·5 min read

Sweetened and Unsweetened Coffee Consumption Associated With Lower Death Risk

Those who drink sweetened coffee daily are up to 31% less likely to die within a 7-year follow-up than non-coffee drinkers. Those who drank unsweetened coffee were 21% less likely to die.

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·May 14, 2022·5 min read

Drinker’s Sex Plus Brewing Method May Be Key to Coffee’s Link to Raised Cholesterol

The sex of the drinker in addition to the brewing method may explain coffee's link to increased cholesterol. Drinking 3-5 cups of espresso per day increased serum total cholesterol, especially in males.

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·March 29, 2022·5 min read

Caffeine Could Be a Valid Option for Treating Some ADHD Symptoms

Researchers report the prescribed consumption of caffeine can increase attention and retention capacity in adolescence and adults with ADHD.

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·February 25, 2022·4 min read

‘Maladaptive’ Coping Mechanisms Contribute to Poor Sleep Quality

People who experience sleep problems and attempt to alter their sleep patterns via maladaptive coping mechanisms, such as napping or using sleep aids, may experience worse quality of sleep.

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·December 16, 2021·4 min read

Why You Drink Black Coffee: It’s in Your Genes

A taste for black coffee and dark chocolate is possibly a genetic trait, a new study reports. Coffee drinkers who have a genetic variant that reflects faster caffeine metabolism prefer bitter, black coffee. The same genetic variant is found in those who prefer dark chocolate.