Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine) is the most consumed psychoactive substance in the
world, acting by means of antagonism to adenosine receptors, mainly A1 and A2A. Coffee is the
main natural source of the alkaloid which is quite soluble and well extracted during the brew’s
preparation. After consumption, caffeine is almost completely absorbed and extensively
metabolized in the liver by phase I (cytochrome P450) enzymes, mainly CYP1A2, which appears to
be polymorphically distributed in human populations. Paraxanthine is the major caffeine
metabolite in plasma, while methylated xanthine and methyl uric acids are the main metabolites
excreted in urine. In addition to stimulating the central nervous system, caffeine exerts positive
effects in the body, often in association with other substances, contributing to prevention of
several chronic diseases. The potential adverse effects of caffeine have also been extensively
studied in animal species and in humans.
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Publication Volume & Issue: Volume 7, Issue 12
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