Energy drinks and the neurophysiological impacts of caffeine
Caffeine is the most widely used psychoactive stimulant with prevalent use across all age groups. It is a naturally occurring substance found in the coffee bean, tea leaf, the kola nut, cocoa bean. Recently there has been an increase in energy drink consumption leading to caffeine abuse, with aggres...
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doaj-f48be41eafc241cd9ef895531cac12122020-11-24T22:19:04ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Neuroscience1662-453X2011-10-01510.3389/fnins.2011.0011612105Energy drinks and the neurophysiological impacts of caffeineLeeana eBagwath Persad0University of PretoriaCaffeine is the most widely used psychoactive stimulant with prevalent use across all age groups. It is a naturally occurring substance found in the coffee bean, tea leaf, the kola nut, cocoa bean. Recently there has been an increase in energy drink consumption leading to caffeine abuse, with aggressive marketing and poor awareness on the consequences of high caffeine use. With caffeine consumption being so common, it is vital to know the impact caffeine has on the body, as its effects can influence cardio-respiratory, endocrine and perhaps most importantly neurological systems. Detrimental effects have being described especially since an over consumption of caffeine has being noted. This review focuses on the neurophysiological impact of caffeine and its biochemical pathways in the human body.http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnins.2011.00116/fullCaffeineEnergy DrinksNeurophysiologyadenosine receptors |
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Energy drinks and the neurophysiological impacts of caffeine |
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Energy drinks and the neurophysiological impacts of caffeine |
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Caffeine is the most widely used psychoactive stimulant with prevalent use across all age groups. It is a naturally occurring substance found in the coffee bean, tea leaf, the kola nut, cocoa bean. Recently there has been an increase in energy drink consumption leading to caffeine abuse, with aggressive marketing and poor awareness on the consequences of high caffeine use. With caffeine consumption being so common, it is vital to know the impact caffeine has on the body, as its effects can influence cardio-respiratory, endocrine and perhaps most importantly neurological systems. Detrimental effects have being described especially since an over consumption of caffeine has being noted. This review focuses on the neurophysiological impact of caffeine and its biochemical pathways in the human body. |
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Caffeine Energy Drinks Neurophysiology adenosine receptors |
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