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Antonio J, Newmire DE, Stout JR, Antonio B, Gibbons M, Lowery LM, Harper J, Willoughby D, Evans C, Anderson D, Goldstein E, Rojas J, Monsalves-Álvarez M, Forbes SC, Gomez Lopez J, Ziegenfuss T, Moulding BD, Candow D, Sagner M, Arent SM. Common questions and misconceptions about caffeine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show? J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2024; 21:2323919. [PMID: 38466174 DOI: 10.1080/15502783.2024.2323919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Caffeine is a popular ergogenic aid that has a plethora of evidence highlighting its positive effects. A Google Scholar search using the keywords "caffeine" and "exercise" yields over 200,000 results, emphasizing the extensive research on this topic. However, despite the vast amount of available data, it is intriguing that uncertainties persist regarding the effectiveness and safety of caffeine. These include but are not limited to: 1. Does caffeine dehydrate you at rest? 2. Does caffeine dehydrate you during exercise? 3. Does caffeine promote the loss of body fat? 4. Does habitual caffeine consumption influence the performance response to acute caffeine supplementation? 5. Does caffeine affect upper vs. lower body performance/strength differently? 6. Is there a relationship between caffeine and depression? 7. Can too much caffeine kill you? 8. Are there sex differences regarding caffeine's effects? 9. Does caffeine work for everyone? 10. Does caffeine cause heart problems? 11. Does caffeine promote the loss of bone mineral? 12. Should pregnant women avoid caffeine? 13. Is caffeine addictive? 14. Does waiting 1.5-2.0 hours after waking to consume caffeine help you avoid the afternoon "crash?" To answer these questions, we performed an evidence-based scientific evaluation of the literature regarding caffeine supplementation.
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- Jose Antonio
- Nova Southeastern University, Department of Health and Human Performance, Davie, FL, USA
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- Texas Woman's University, Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology, Denton, TX, USA
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- University of Central Florida, College of Health Professions and Sciences, Orlando, FL, USA
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- University of Central Florida, College of Health Professions and Sciences, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Nutrition, Exercise and Wellness Associates, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA
- Walsh University, Department of Exercise Science, North Canton, OH, USA
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- Walsh University, Department of Exercise Science, North Canton, OH, USA
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- School of Exercise and Sport Science, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, TX, USA
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- Nova Southeastern University, Department of Health and Human Performance, Davie, FL, USA
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- Indiana Tech, Exercise and Sport Performance Laboratory, Fort Wayne, IN, USA
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- Stetson University, Department of Health Sciences, Deland, FL, USA
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- Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
- Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT, USA
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- Universidad de O´Higgins, Exercise Metabolism and Nutrition Laboratory. Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud, Rancagua, Chile
- Motion Human Performance Laboratory, Lo Barnechea, Chile
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- Brandon University, Department of Physical Education Studies, CBrandon, MB, Canada
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- The Center for Applied Health Sciences, Canfield, OH, USA
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- University of Regina, Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Regina, SK, Canada
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- University of Regina, Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Regina, SK, Canada
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- University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health, Columbia, SC, USA
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Long-Term Cola Intake Does Not Cause Evident Pathological Alterations in the Femoral Bone Microstructure: An Animal Study in Adult Mice. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15030583. [PMID: 36771291 PMCID: PMC9920312 DOI: 10.3390/nu15030583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Short-term animal experiments and association studies in humans have shown that cola intake may have a detrimental impact on bone mineral density (BMD); however, other bone parameters have not been investigated. This study examined the effects of long-term cola consumption on the femoral bone microstructure using adult mice (n = 32) as an animal model, which were divided into water and cola groups depending on whether they received water or cola along with a standard rodent diet for 6 months. Micro-computed tomography revealed that cola intake did not significantly affect all measured parameters characterizing trabecular bone mass and microarchitecture, as well as cortical microarchitecture and geometry in both sexes, although a slight deterioration of these parameters was noted. Cola consumption also resulted in a slightly, statistically insignificant worsening of bone mechanical properties. In contrast to female mice, males receiving cola had a lower area of primary osteons' vascular canals. Nevertheless, long-term cola intake did not cause evident pathological alterations in the femur of adult mice, possibly due to a balanced diet and no restriction of physical activity. Therefore, the adverse effects of cola consumption on BMD, the only bone parameter studied so far, may be caused by other risk and lifestyle factors.
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Berman NK, Honig S, Cronstein BN, Pillinger MH. The effects of caffeine on bone mineral density and fracture risk. Osteoporos Int 2022; 33:1235-1241. [PMID: 34981132 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-021-05972-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Caffeine is a regular part of the diet of many adults (coffee, tea, soft drinks, and energy drinks). Multiple molecular effects of caffeine suggest that it may promote bone loss. Given the extensive consumption of caffeine worldwide, any impact of caffeine consumption on bone strength and/or density would have large population health implications. The most well-established pharmacological effect of caffeine is non-specific antagonism of adenosine receptors. Adenosine regulates bone metabolism in a complex manner, with in vitro studies suggesting that direct stimulation of adenosine A2A and A2B receptors induces bone formation by activating osteoblasts and suppressing osteoclast differentiation and function. Thus, competitive inhibition of adenosine A2 receptors by caffeine may inhibit bone formation and promote bone resorption. However, antagonism of adenosine A1 receptors may have opposing effects. Caffeine has also been suggested to affect bone through derangement of calcium metabolism, alteration of vitamin D responses, and other mechanisms. In clinical and population-based studies, the impact of caffeine consumption on bone metabolism offers a mixed picture, with some but not all studies suggesting a potential link between caffeine intake and reduced bone mineral density or increased fracture risk. Differences in methodology, selected populations, and duration/timing of the studies may account for study outcome discrepancies. The in vitro effects of caffeine on cells involved in bone metabolism suggest that caffeine intake may promote osteoporosis, and some but not all clinical studies support a modest adverse caffeine impact. Herein, we describe the basic biology of caffeine as it pertains to bone, review the clinical literature to date, and consider the implications of the current data on clinical practice and future studies.
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- N K Berman
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital/Northwell Health, New York, USA.
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, USA.
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, USA
- Division of Translational Medicine, Department of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, USA
- Rheumatology Section, Department of Medicine, VA New York Harbor Health Care System, New York Campus, New York, USA
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Wei Y, Xu J, Miao S, Wei K, Peng L, Wang Y, Wei X. Recent advances in the utilization of tea active ingredients to regulate sleep through neuroendocrine pathway, immune system and intestinal microbiota. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 63:7598-7626. [PMID: 35266837 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2048291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Sleep disorders have received widespread attention nowadays, which have been promoted by the accelerated pace of life, unhealthy diets and lack of exercise in modern society. The chemical medications to improve sleep has shown serious side effects and risks with high costs. Therefore, it is urgent to develop efficient nutraceuticals from natural sources to ensure sleep quality as a sustainable strategy. As the second most consumed beverage worldwide, the health-promoting effects of tea have long been widely recognized. However, the modulatory effect of teas on sleep disorders has received much less attention. Tea contains various natural sleep-modulating active ingredients such as L-theanine (LTA), caffeine, tea polyphenols (TPP), tea pigments, tea polysaccharides (TPS) and γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA). This review focuses on the potential influence and main regulating mechanisms of different tea active ingredients on sleep, including being absorbed by the small intestine and then cross the blood-brain barrier to act on neurons in the brain as neurotransmitters, manipulating the immune system and further affect sleep-wake cycle by regulating the levels of cytokines, and controlling the gut microbes to maintain the homeostasis of circadian rhythm. Current research progress and limitations are summarized and several future development directions are also proposed. This review hopes to provide new insights into the future elucidation of the sleep-regulating mechanisms of different teas and their natural active ingredients and the development of tea-based functional foods for alleviating sleep disorders. HighlightsNatural sleep-modulating active ingredients in tea have been summarized.Influences of drinking tea or tea active ingredients on sleep are reviewed.Three main regulating mechanisms of tea active ingredients on sleep are explained.The associations among nervous system, immune system and intestinal microbiota are investigated.The potential of developing delivery carriers for tea active ingredients is proposed.
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- Yang Wei
- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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Reuter SE, Schultz HB, Ward MB, Grant CL, Paech GM, Banks S, Evans AM. The effect of high-dose, short-term caffeine intake on the renal clearance of calcium, sodium and creatinine in healthy adults. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2021; 87:4461-4466. [PMID: 33852164 DOI: 10.1111/bcp.14856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2020] [Revised: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The consumption of caffeine has been linked to osteoporosis, believed to be due to enhanced bone resorption as a result of increased calcium excretion in the urine. However, the amount of calcium in the urine may not necessarily reflect the true effect of caffeine on calcium clearance. This study therefore examined the impact of high-dose, short-term caffeine intake on renal clearance of calcium, sodium and creatinine in healthy adults. In a double-blind clinical study, participants chewed caffeine (n = 12) or placebo (n = 12) gum for 5 minutes at 2-hour intervals over a 6-hour treatment period (800 mg total caffeine). Caffeine increased renal calcium clearance by 77%. Furthermore, the effect was positively correlated with sodium clearance and urine volume, suggesting that caffeine may act through inhibition of sodium reabsorption in the proximal convoluted tubule. This study confirmed that caffeine does increase renal calcium clearance and fosters further investigation into safe consumption of caffeine.
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- Stephanie E Reuter
- UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Behaviour-Brain-Body Research Group, UniSA Justice & Society, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Behaviour-Brain-Body Research Group, UniSA Justice & Society, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia.,Department of Respiratory & Sleep Medicine, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- Behaviour-Brain-Body Research Group, UniSA Justice & Society, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Peng CY, Xu XF, Ren YF, Niu HL, Yang YQ, Hou RY, Wan XC, Cai HM. Fluoride absorption, transportation and tolerance mechanism in Camellia sinensis, and its bioavailability and health risk assessment: a systematic review. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2021; 101:379-387. [PMID: 32623727 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.10640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2020] [Revised: 06/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/05/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Tea is the one of the most popular non-alcoholic caffeinated beverages in the world. Tea is produced from the tea plant (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze), which is known to accumulate fluoride. This article systematically analyzes the literature concerning fluoride absorption, transportation and fluoride tolerance mechanisms in tea plants. Fluoride bioavailability and exposure levels in tea infusions are also reviewed. The circulation of fluoride within the tea plantation ecosystems is in a positive equilibrium, with greater amounts of fluoride introduced to tea orchards than removed. Water extractable fluoride and magnesium chloride (MgCl2 ) extractable fluoride in plantation soil are the main sources of absorption by tea plant root via active trans-membrane transport and anion channels. Most fluoride is readily transported through the xylem as F- /F-Al complexes to leaf cell walls and vacuole. The findings indicate that tea plants employ cell wall accumulation, vacuole compartmentalization, and F-Al complexes to co-detoxify fluoride and aluminum, a possible tolerance mechanism through which tea tolerates higher levels of fluoride than most plants. Furthermore, dietary and endogenous factors influence fluoride bioavailability and should be considered when exposure levels of fluoride in commercially available dried tea leaves are interpreted. The relevant current challenges and future perspectives are also discussed. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Chuan-Yi Peng
- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, School of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, P. R. China
- Anhui Province Key Lab of Analysis and Detection for Food Safety, Hefei, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, School of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, P. R. China
- Anhui Province Key Lab of Analysis and Detection for Food Safety, Hefei, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, School of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, P. R. China
- Anhui Province Key Lab of Analysis and Detection for Food Safety, Hefei, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, School of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, P. R. China
- Anhui Province Key Lab of Analysis and Detection for Food Safety, Hefei, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, School of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, P. R. China
- Anhui Province Key Lab of Analysis and Detection for Food Safety, Hefei, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, School of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, P. R. China
- Anhui Province Key Lab of Analysis and Detection for Food Safety, Hefei, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, School of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, P. R. China
- Anhui Province Key Lab of Analysis and Detection for Food Safety, Hefei, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, School of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, P. R. China
- Anhui Province Key Lab of Analysis and Detection for Food Safety, Hefei, P. R. China
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Chen X. A review on coffee leaves: Phytochemicals, bioactivities and applications. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2018; 59:1008-1025. [DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2018.1546667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Xiumin Chen
- Department of Food Science and Engineering, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Jingkou District, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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Moderate swimming exercise and caffeine supplementation reduce the levels of inflammatory cytokines without causing oxidative stress in tissues of middle-aged rats. Amino Acids 2014; 46:1187-95. [DOI: 10.1007/s00726-014-1679-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2013] [Accepted: 01/17/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Silva STD, Costa NMB, Franco FSC, Natali AJ. Calcium and caffeine interaction in increased calcium balance in ovariectomized rats. REV NUTR 2013. [DOI: 10.1590/s1415-52732013000300006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the effects of caffeine intake associated with inadequate or adequate calcium intake in laparotomized or ovariectomized rats by means of the calcium balance. Forty adults Wistar rats were ovariectomized or laparotomized. METHODS: The animals (n=40) were randomly placed in eight groups receiving the AIN-93 diet with 100% or 50% of the recommended calcium intake with or without added caffeine (6mg/kg/day). The animals were kept in individuals metabolic cages at a temperature of 24°±2ºC, light/dark cycles of 12/12 hours, and deionized water available ad libitum. On the 8th week of the experiment, food consumption was measured and 24-hour urine and 4-day feces were collected to determine calcium balance [Balance=Ca intake-(Urinary Ca+Fecal Ca)]. RESULTS: Animals with adequate calcium intake presented higher balances and rates of calcium absorption and retention (p<0.05) than those with inadequate calcium intake, regardless of caffeine intake (p<0.05). Caffeine intake did not affect urinary calcium excretion but increased balance (p<0.05) in the groups with adequate calcium intake. CONCLUSION: Adequate calcium intake attenuated the negative effects of estrogen deficiency and improved calcium balance even in the presence of caffeine.
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Several studies have shown beneficial associations between tea consumption and bone mineral density (BMD) and fracture risk. Current investigations into potential mechanisms of benefit are focused upon the F and polyphenol components of tea. However, previous studies have pointed towards caffeine consumption as a potential risk factor for low BMD and high fracture risk. Tea, therefore, represents an interesting paradox as a mildly caffeinated beverage that may enhance bone health. Fruit and vegetable intake has also been associated with BMD, and it is now apparent that several fruit and vegetable components, including polyphenols, may contribute positively to bone health. Evidence surrounding the function(s) of polyphenol-rich foods in bone health is examined, along with more recent studies challenging the relevance of caffeine consumption to in vivo Ca balance. Plant foods rich in polyphenols such as tea, fruit and vegetables, as significant factors in a healthy diet and lifestyle, may have positive roles in bone health, and the negative role of caffeine may have been overestimated. The present review covers evidence of dietary mediation in positive and negative aspects of bone health, in particular the roles of tea, fruit and vegetables, and of caffeine, flavonoids and polyphenols as components of these foods. Since the deleterious effects of caffeine appear to have been overstated, especially in respect of the positive effects of flavonoids, it is concluded that a reassessment of the role of caffeinated beverages may be necessary.
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Mohanpuria P, Kumar V, Ahuja PS, Yadav SK. Producing low-caffeine tea through post-transcriptional silencing of caffeine synthase mRNA. PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2011; 76:523-34. [PMID: 21562910 DOI: 10.1007/s11103-011-9785-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2010] [Accepted: 05/02/2011] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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In this study, attempt has been made to produce a selected cultivar of tea with low-caffeine content using RNAi technology. The caffeine biosynthetic pathway in tea has been proposed to involve three N-methyltransferases such as xanthosine methyltransferase, 7-N-methylxanthine methyltransferase and 3, 7-dimethylxanthine methyltransferase. Last two steps of caffeine biosynthesis in tea have been known to be catalyzed by a bifunctional enzyme known as caffeine synthase. To suppress the caffeine synthesis in the selected tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze] cv. Kangra jat, we isolated a partial fragment of caffeine synthase (CS) from the same cultivar and used to design RNAi construct (pFGC1008-CS). Somatic embryos were transformed with the developed construct using biolistic method. Transformed somatic embryos showed reduction in the levels of CS transcript expression as well as in caffeine content. Plants were regenerated from the transformed somatic embryos. Transgenic plants showed a significant suppression of CS transcript expression and also showed a reduction of 44-61% in caffeine and 46-67% in theobromine contents as compared to the controls. These results suggest that the RNAi construct developed here using a single partial fragment of CS gene reduced the expression of the targeted endogenous gene significantly. However, the reduction in theobromine content in addition to caffeine documented the involvement of this single CS in the catalysis of last two methyl transfer steps in caffeine biosynthesis of tea.
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- Prashant Mohanpuria
- Biotechnology Division, Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, CSIR, Palampur, 176061, HP, India
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Inkielewicz-Stepniak I, Czarnowski W. Oxidative stress parameters in rats exposed to fluoride and caffeine. Food Chem Toxicol 2010; 48:1607-11. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2010.03.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2009] [Revised: 03/21/2010] [Accepted: 03/22/2010] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Mohanpuria P, Kumar V, Yadav SK. Tea caffeine: Metabolism, functions, and reduction strategies. Food Sci Biotechnol 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/s10068-010-0041-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Duarte PM, Marques MR, Bezerra JP, Bastos MF. The effects of caffeine administration on the early stage of bone healing and bone density. Arch Oral Biol 2009; 54:717-22. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2009.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2008] [Revised: 04/23/2009] [Accepted: 05/04/2009] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Bezerra JP, da Silva LRF, de Alvarenga Lemos VA, Duarte PM, Bastos MF. Administration of High Doses of Caffeine Increases Alveolar Bone Loss in Ligature-Induced Periodontitis in Rats. J Periodontol 2008; 79:2356-60. [DOI: 10.1902/jop.2008.080204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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