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Caffeine: A Multifunctional Efficacious Molecule with Diverse Health Implications and Emerging Delivery Systems
Xinjie Song1, Mahendra Singh2, Kyung Eun Lee3
1Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab for Chemical and Biological Processing Technology of Farm Product, School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
|November 27, 2024
Summary
Regularly consuming caffeine, found in coffee and tea, significantly lowers the risk of chronic diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. This review explores caffeine's health benefits and safe consumption limits.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Neuroscience
- Nutritional Science
Background:
- Caffeine is a natural compound found in plants like coffee beans and tea leaves.
- It is widely consumed globally in beverages such as coffee, tea, and energy drinks.
- Caffeine possesses antioxidant and neuroprotective properties.
- Recent advancements include nanoformulations for enhanced caffeine delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review meta-studies on caffeine's effects on chronic diseases.
- To summarize caffeine's pharmacokinetics and functional health benefits.
- To discuss caffeine's role in preventing and treating various health conditions.
- To outline regulatory and safety considerations for caffeine consumption.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of meta-studies on caffeine and chronic diseases.
- Analysis of research on caffeine's impact on the central nervous system.
- Inclusion of data on caffeine's therapeutic potential for diseases like cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders.
- Summary of recent developments in caffeine nanoformulations.
Main Results:
- Regular caffeine intake significantly reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease.
- Caffeine consumption is linked to potential benefits in managing cancer, diabetes, eye diseases, autoimmune diseases, and cardiovascular diseases.
- Antioxidant and neuroprotective properties of caffeinated beverages like coffee contribute to preventing neurodegenerative diseases.
- Recommended daily intake for healthy adults is up to 400 mg (USDA/FDA guidelines).
Conclusions:
- Daily caffeine consumption, particularly from sources like coffee, is associated with preventing progressive neurodegenerative diseases.
- Caffeine offers a range of functional health benefits, impacting the central nervous system and potentially alleviating various chronic conditions.
- Understanding caffeine's pharmacokinetics and exploring advanced delivery systems like nanoformulations are crucial for maximizing its health applications.
- Adherence to recommended daily intake ensures safe and effective utilization of caffeine for health benefits.
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