Caffeine

Question 1

Caffeine affects the following bodily systems:

Answer 1

CNS, immune, digestive, respiratory system, urinary tract

Question 2

Caffeine toxicity

Answer 2

Consuming too much caffeine can have negative physiological side effects, depending on the amount consumed. For the average adult, consuming >400mg caffeine is considered toxic and effects can range from restlessness to insomnia and tachycardia.

Question 3

Caffeine and Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Answer 3

Caffeine consumption is correlated with a decreased risk for developing Alzheimer’s and Dementia. The drug acts on adenosine receptors and is believed to protect against amyloid-beta generation

Question 4

Caffeine and Parkinson’s disease

Answer 4

Caffeine has a neuroprotective effect and is also associated with a lowered risk of Parkinson’s disease in older adults.

Question 5

Caffeine and Huntington’s disease

Answer 5

Huntington’s disease has a strong genetic link (HTT gene). Early research indicates that regular caffeine consumption may be linked to earlier development of Huntington’s disease. :(

Question 6

Caffeine and depression

Answer 6

Higher caffeine consumption correlated with decreased risk of depression.

Question 7

Caffeine and anxiety

Answer 7

As many people know, consuming too much caffeine in a short period of time can cause acute anxiety. Higher consistent caffeine consumption is also correlated with an increased risk of anxiety.

Question 8

Caffeine and pain

Answer 8

Caffeine is an added ingredient in a variety of analgesic medications. Some studies show that habitual caffeine consumers have a higher pain tolerance.