Caffeine Intake: Insights into Its Effects on Diabetes, Hypertension, and Heart Failure
Bahador Bagheri
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Mohammad Amin Nochian
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Amir Abbas Saeedi
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Saeedeh Haratian
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Kimia Bagheri
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Sara Bahramivand
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Anna Abdolshahi
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Keywords: Caffeine, Coffee, Consumption, Diabetes, Intake,
Abstract :
Caffeine is one of the major pharmacologically active substance intakes from food products all over the world. Large-scale intake of any type of coffee, tea, and beverages may be inducing the intake of large quantities of caffeine in the population. Harmful effects of caffeine ingestion on human health are dependent on the way of intake of caffeinated products because the time and the composition. The role of caffeine intake on chronic illness such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart failure has emerged as a significant public health matter. The review aims to clarify the impact of caffeine on this kind of illness and suggest ways of maximizing utilization. As diabetes and related illnesses rise in prevalence, it is imperative to stay in control of caffeine intake. Additionally, information about the effect of caffeine on hypertension, being a significant risk factor must be considered for the prevention of adverse cardiovascular outcomes. Based on evidenced data, moderate daily consumption of caffeine-contained product mainly coffee up to the defined quantity of caffeine is not associated with diseases to diabetes, hypertension, and heart failure. Certainly, excessive use can increase severe health threats. This study examines the acute and chronic effects of caffeine on glucose metabolism, blood pressure regulation, and cardiovascular disease. These findings highlight the importance of well-balanced public health messages regarding the use and consumption of caffeine.
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