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December 9, 2008
Caffeine, pregnancy outcome

caffeine and pregnancy

In a study reported in the BMJ and accompanied with an Editorial the effect of caffeine intake during pregnancy is discussedThere are two variables which are important for the mother.The metabolism of caffeine depends on genetic and environmental factors. Caffeine is metabolised in the liver primarily by CYP1A2 and NAT2, and people can be classified…

July 25, 2007
Bone Health, Caffeine, Flavonoids, Polyphenols

Bone Health, polyphenols and caffeine in tea

In Nutrition Research Review 2007 , 20, 89-105, T. P. Dew.et al write on Bone mineral density, polyphenols and caffeine: a reassessmentIn an ageing society, the maintenance of good bone health with age is important. In osteoporosis, bone becomes increasingly porous, resulting in both greater chance and severity of bone fracture at the hip. spine,…