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All About Caffeine

All About Caffeine. . Introduction. Decades of scientific research on all aspects of caffeine and health yet…. Caffeine confusion persists. History of Caffeine. 2737 B.C.-- Chinese made tea using tea leaves 575 A.D. -- Coffee originated in Africa

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All About Caffeine

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  1. All About Caffeine .

  2. Introduction • Decades of scientific research on all aspects of caffeine and health yet…. • Caffeine confusion persists

  3. History of Caffeine • 2737 B.C.-- Chinese made tea using tea leaves • 575 A.D. -- Coffee originated in Africa • 11th century -- Arabians consumed coffee beverages • 1519 -- Aztecs introduced chocolate to Spanish explorers • 1880s -- First caffeinated soft drinks

  4. Caffeine Quick Facts • Naturally found in leaves, seeds, and fruits of plants • Coffee, tea, chocolate and some soft drinks • Used as a flavoring agent

  5. Caffeine Consumption • Experts agree: moderation and common sense are key • Moderation = 300 mg; or about 3 cups of coffee • Adult per capita consumption approximately 200 mg daily (Food & Chemical Toxicology, 1996)

  6. Caffeine Metabolism • Mild central nervous system stimulant • Caffeine effects vary greatly • Caffeine excreted within several hours of consumption

  7. Dependence/Withdrawal • Moderate caffeine consumption is safe and should not be classified with addictive drugs of abuse • When regular caffeine consumption is abruptly discontinued, some people may experience temporary withdrawal symptoms

  8. Caffeine & Performance • May increase alertness and enhance performance • Improved physical endurance • Enhanced mental abilities

  9. Women’s Health • Women wonder about safety of caffeine-containing foods and beverages • Research supports moderate consumption of caffeine for consumers, including pregnant, nursing, and post-menopausal women

  10. Caffeine & Reproductive Health • Fertility: No association between total caffeine consumption and reduced fertility • Miscarriage: Ongoing research and numerous existing studies find no evidence that moderate caffeine intake has adverse effects on pregnancy or pregnancy outcome

  11. Breastfeeding • 1-3 cups of coffee a day OK • 3+ can lead to increased wakefulness and poor feeding for the baby

  12. Breast Changes • No association between caffeine and breast changes, tumors, or tenderness

  13. Caffeine and Kids • Except for infants, children metabolize caffeine more rapidly than adults • However, pound for pound, children are no more sensitive to caffeine than adults

  14. Questions About Caffeine & Health Issues • Osteoporosis: Adequate calcium consumption, such as a small amount of milk, offsets potential effect of caffeine on bone density

  15. Questions About Caffeine & Health • Heart Disease: Some people may experience temporary and minor rise in blood pressure, similar to climbing a flight of stairs

  16. Questions About Caffeine & Health Issues Hydration: • Anecdotal reports that caffeine “causes dehydration” exaggerate the facts • Caffeine consumption does stimulate mild diuresis, but this is usually offset by the liquid with which it is typically consumed • Tolerance to caffeine reduces the chance of fluid imbalance

  17. What Products Contain Caffeine—and How Much? Milligrams Caffeine ItemTypicalRange • Coffee (8 oz) 100 60 – 180 • Tea (8 oz) 40 20 – 90 • Some soft drinks (8 oz) 24 20 – 40 • Cocoa beverage (8 oz) 6 3 – 32 • Chocolate milk (8 oz) 5 2 – 7 • Milk chocolate (1 oz) 6 1 – 15 • Baker’s chocolate (1 oz) 26 26

  18. What This Means to You • Researchers continue to study caffeine and health issues • Overwhelming scientific evidence shows caffeine consumption is safe • Moderation is key

  19. Where to Find Scientifically-Based Information on Caffeine • Health Canada Fact Sheet on Caffeine: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/food-aliment/dg/e_caffeine.html • US Food & Drug Administration: http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/895_brstfeed.html • American Dietetic Association: http://www.eatright.com/healthy/caffeine.html and http://www.eatright.com/adap0699.html • Duyff, R., American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide, 2nd Edition • International Food Information Council Foundation: http://ific.org

  20. More Sources of Reliable Information on Caffeine • National Soft Drink Association: http://www.nsda.org/WhatsIn/caffeinecontent.html • National Coffee Association: www.ncausa.org • Tea Council of the USA: www.teausa.com

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