The Effects of High Peripubertal Caffeine Exposure on the Adrenal Gland in Immature Male and Female Rats
The consumption of high levels of dietary caffeine has increased in children and adolescents. Human and animal studies have shown that chronic intake of high doses of caffeine affects serum glucocorticoid levels. Given that glucocorticoids play a role in peripubertal organ growth and development, ch...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-04-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/5/951 |