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.
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.
Caffeine supplementation reduces sprint time in a 100-meter dash, a new study reports.
7-MX, a caffeine metabolite, may help to slow the progression of myopia or short-sightedness in children.
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.
Consuming a caffeinated drink before shopping was associated with purchasing more items and more time spent in the store.
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.
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.
Researchers report the prescribed consumption of caffeine can increase attention and retention capacity in adolescence and adults with ADHD.
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.
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.
Caffeine improves visual acuity by increasing alertness and detection accuracy for moving objects, a new study reports.