CAFFEINE: RATHER POSITIVE EFFECTS ON HEALTH!

Through the coffee, over 80% of the population consumes caffeine, a known psychoactive. A reasonable doses, its effects on health are more beneficial.But this substance has not yet yielded all its secrets and some scientific data suggest positive actions on some serious diseases, like Parkinson's or epilepsy.

Coffee and Caffeine

The caffeine is consumed by 80% of the population through the coffee, but this psychoactive substance is also found in tea, chocolate, coca leaf, Coca-Cola, but also in some medications (analgesics, stimulants ) or in weight loss products.A moderate consumption, that is to say one or two large cups a day, or 50 to 250mg of caffeine, the effects on the central nervous system are more benefits: relaxation, wellness, good mood, increased energy and increased ability to concentrate. But conversely, at high doses, adverse effects are: nervousness, anxiety, insomnia and aggressiveness. Since the twenties, some effects of caffeine have been highlighted. It stimulates motor activity, but in high doses, it has a reverse action. Stimulating, low or moderate quantities, some patients feel more confident, improved performance and greater efficiency in their intellectual tasks. However, with regard to memory, the effect would be indirect, because due to increased vigilance and attention. Side sleep, caffeine increased sleep latency and decreases sleep quality for 3 to 4 hours. Indeed, even at low doses (1mg/kg body weight), it activates the brain regions involved in sleep-wake cycle.

The pharmaceutical implications of caffeine

The Caffeine relieves migraines and headaches due to its vasoconstrictive properties (it acts on the vessel diameter). Thus it is associated with some pharmaceuticals because it increases the analgesic effect. Currently being explored with great hope the relationship between caffeine and Parkinson's disease. Indeed, it could delay or prevent the onset of this serious condition.Notably, in combination with standard treatment for this disease (L-dopa), it seems that it improves the tremor. Other current research suggests a link between caffeine and epilepsy. A substance meets the future.

Meanwhile, the coffee, yes, but in moderation!