The World's Favorite Beverage–Coffee–and Health

Autor:	Linda L. Nolan
Rok vydání:	2001
Předmět:	Pharmacology medicine.medical_specialty business.industry Public health Advertising Consumption (sociology) Biological effect chemistry.chemical_compound Complementary and alternative medicine chemistry medicine Caffeine Soft drink business Beneficial effects
Zdroj:	Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants. 8:119-159
ISSN:	1540-3580 1049-6475
DOI:	10.1300/j044v08n02_04
Popis:	Coffee, with its aromatic appeal and distinctive flavor, is the world's favorite beverage. Throughout history, coffee has been known to delight and stimulate the senses, comfort the spirit, and encourage conversation and camaraderie. This review explores the legend, history, economics, and health of this drink from its origin in Ethiopia to its worldwide consumption today and summarizes current knowledge on its beneficial effects and possible risks. Caffeine, the major constituent of coffee, is also found in other popular beverages (cola-containing soft drinks, tea) and nonprescription pharmaceutical preparations; Innumerable studies have been conducted on the major ingredient of coffee-caffeine-and much experimental, clinical, and epidemiological data has been accumulated. This chapter summarizes current knowledge on the health effects of coffee/caffeine on the central nervous and cardiovascular systems and the effect of caffeine on reproduction, bone loss-and cellular division.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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