Coffee and Caffeine Consumption for Human Health

Abalo, Raquel

doi:10.3390/nu13092918

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“…Such an aspect, if read in a pandemic key, would imply a drop in consumption, as social and community events were curtailed during COVID-19 confinement. On the other hand, from a purely psychological and emotional point of view, coffee is a good source of energy and may be used to improve mood, fight drowsiness, and enhance cognitive function [26][27][28]. This second point, read in a pandemic key, could explain increased coffee consumption, in light of the widespread smart working scenario and the distressed mood caused by the pandemic itself.…”

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Trends in Coffee and Tea Consumption during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Castellana

Nucci

Pergola

et al. 2021

Foods

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Over the last two years, many countries have enforced confinement to limit both the spread of COVID-19 and the demand for medical care. Confinement has resulted in a disruption of work routines, boredom, depression, and changes in eating habits, among them consumption of coffee and tea. Following six databases, we examined articles tracking consumption of these beverages. Out of 472 articles, including 23 beverage entries, 13 matched our criteria. While no clear trend in coffee consumption during the coronavirus pandemic emerged (7 of 13 studies indicated an increase, accounting for 53.8%), tea consumption clearly increased (70% versus 30%). Considering the global health emergency continuum, more research is needed to better understand the paths underlying food choices and the ways those changes may influence health outcomes, including those related to COVID-19 disease.

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Trends in Coffee and Tea Consumption during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Castellana

Nucci

Pergola

et al. 2021

Foods

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“…Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine) is commonly accepted as one of the most used substances in the world [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]. In 2019, European Union Member States (EUMS) imported 3.0 million tons of coffee worth around €7.5 billion (there was a 14% increase in imports over 10 years) [ 4 ].…”

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“…This substance, which is doubly classified as a food and as a stimulant drug, is present in seeds (i.e., cocoa beans or coffee beans), leaves (i.e., yerba matte), and fruits (i.e., guarana berries) of about 60 plant species [ 3 , 5 ]. However, caffeine can be found in many products such as coffee, sodas, energy drinks, tea, food (including chocolates), and even medication sold without a medic prescription [ 1 , 5 , 6 , 7 ].…”

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An Exploratory Study about the Characterization of Caffeine Consumption in a Portuguese Sample

Batista

Peixoto

Oliveira‐Silva

2022

Behavioral Sciences

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Caffeine is one of the most used psychoactive substances worldwide, with an impact in multiple spheres (individual, social, and economic). In addition, there is evidence of the physiological, cognitive, and emotional effects after consumption. This study aimed to examine caffeine consumption in a Portuguese sample by characterizing and understanding the pattern of consumption and the reasons for it. The sample was composed of 208 subjects recruited through the university’s social media channels to answer an online questionnaire between April and June 2020. The results showed a higher consumption in males and the group of subjects aged between 31 and 35 years. The coffee “express” is the most consumed source of caffeine in this Portuguese sample (70.2%). The data showed that improvement in alertness and the taste of products with caffeine were the main reasons for consuming caffeinated products. In conclusion, this study calls attention to the characterization of caffeine consumption to understand the need for such consumption and its effects on body functions and health. It is important to highlight the potential benefit of caffeine consumption due to its impact on the quality of life and health since this substance has effects not only on physical and mental health but also on social well-being.

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“…Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages worldwide [ 1 ] due to its flavor and aroma, which are influenced by many factors, including processing methods [ 2 ]. Fermentation is a coffee processing method, which is carried out exclusively for mucilage removal.…”

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Volatile Compound Characterization of Coffee (Coffea arabica) Processed at Different Fermentation Times Using SPME–GC–MS

Galarza

Figueroa

2022

Molecules

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Coffee is a beverage that is consumed due to its flavor and fragrance. In this investigation, we demonstrated the relations between different dry fermentation processes of coffee (aerobic, anaerobic, and atmosphere modified with CO2) and fermentation times (0, 24, 48, 72, and 96 h), with pH, acidity, and seven volatile marker compounds of coffee. Volatile compounds were extracted by solid phase microextraction (SPME) and an analysis was performed by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS). A significant effect (p < 0.05) between the fermentation time and a decrease in pH was demonstrated, as well as between the fermentation time and increasing acidity (p < 0.05). Acetic acid was positively correlated with the fermentation time, unlike 2-methylpyrazine, 2-furanmethanol, 2,6-dimethylpyrazine, and 5-methylfurfural, which were negatively correlated with the fermentation time. The aerobic and anaerobic fermentation treatments obtained high affinity with the seven volatile marker compounds analyzed due to the optimal environment for the development of the microorganisms that acted in this process. In contrast, in the fermentation process in an atmosphere modified with CO2, a negative affinity with the seven volatile compounds was evidenced, because this gas inactivated the development of microorganisms and inhibited their activity in the fermentation process.

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Coffee and Caffeine Consumption for Human Health

Abstract: Coffee is one of the most popular and consumed beverages worldwide, and caffeine is its best-known component, present also in many other beverages (tea, soft drinks, energy drinks), foodstuffs (cocoa, chocolate, guarana), sport supplements and even medicines. [...]

Cited by 40 publications

References 22 publications

Trends in Coffee and Tea Consumption during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Trends in Coffee and Tea Consumption during the COVID-19 Pandemic

An Exploratory Study about the Characterization of Caffeine Consumption in a Portuguese Sample

Volatile Compound Characterization of Coffee (Coffea arabica) Processed at Different Fermentation Times Using SPME–GC–MS

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