Caffeine its identity, dietary sources, intake and biological effects
1978
The chemical identity and dietary sources of caffeine, its intake by individuals in the United States and its known biological effects are reported. All of the caffeine present in the American diet is imported, and it is most commonly found in coffee, tea, chocolate, cola and certain medicines. It acts as a stimulant, a coronary dilator and a diuretic. Caffeine also relaxes smooth muscles, stimulates gastric acid secretion, and elevates plasma free fatty acid and glucose levels. Tables are included.
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书目信息
Nutrition reviews
卷
36
期
4
页码
97
- 102
ISSN
0029-6643
出版者
Springer-Verlag
其它主题
Chemically induced; Female; Lethal dose 50; Middle aged; Nonprescription drugs; Child; Adult; Consumption units; Coffee (beverage); Peptic ulcer; Preschool; Child; Food imports
语言
英语
类型
Journal Article; Text
2024-02-28
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