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CONTENTS
01 From Editor’s Desk
02 Message
03 Seminar Topics
i. Food additives ii. Chemistry of Ice cream iii. Noble prize hatching Cryo- electron
spectroscopy iv. Pesticides v. Caffeine
Sl No. TOPICS
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Food Additives
Bishnupriya Hota (PG 2nd year 2018-2019)
Food is any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that
plants absorb in order to maintain life, growth and maintain energy. There are 4
basic energy sources: fats, proteins, carbohydrates and alcohol. The 6 essential
nutrients in food include carbohydrates, proteins, fat, vitamins, minerals and water.
The substances is ingested by an organism and assimilated by the organism’s cells
to provide energy, maintain life, or stimulate growth.
Introduction
The chemicals which are added to food to improve its selflife, taste, odour and
appearance are called food additives. According to WHO, “ Food additives are
substances which are added either intentionally to food , generally in small
quantities to improve their appearance , flavour , texture , or other secondary
properties or find their way otherwise, into food during handling processing, or
distribution.”
Some additive have been used for centuries for example
preserving food by pickling using vinegar, salting as with bacon ,
preserving sweets or using Sulphur dioxide as with wines.
History
Our distance ancestors likely smoked meat to improve its taste and
submerged it into salt water as preservative. The proliferation of the species trade
which began as earlier as 3000 bc laid to increased demand for additives to
enhance the taste of food. During this time, it is possible that our ancestors
discovered the preservation benefits of sugar. Historical records also include the
uses of species to preserve meat and inhibit the growth of bacteria.
General principle for use of food additives
1. It must be ascertained that the real need exists for the use.
2. It does not cause any adverse physiological and harmful effects even upon
regular use over a long period
3. It should not reduce the nutritive value of the food.
4. It should confirm the agreed specifications.
5. Where possible legislation should define permissible maximum quantities
for given additive.
6. Even when the additive is considered harmless it is advisable to use as little
as possible .
7. All food additive should be kept under continuous observation and should be
reevaluated whenever required.
Types of food additives
1. Antioxidants
Antioxidants are chemical substances which are added to processed food
to prevent the oxidation of fats and subsequent spoilage of food. These chemicals
are often used in processed food such as potato chips , breakfast cerlacs, biscuits
etc to prevent fat rancidation.
e.g., Butylated hydroxyl toluene, Butylated hydroxylanisole(BHA), Ascorbic acid,
Sulphur dioxide
RANCIDATION OF FATS:
It is a process which causes a substance to become rancid. It refers to the
hydrolysis or autoxidation of unsaturated bonds present in fats to form a
complex mixture of volatile acids, aldehyde, ketone and acids.
2. Sweetners
A substance which is used to impart sweet taste to food or drinks are
generally called sweeteners. They can be natural like Sucrose and Fructose
or Artificial like Saccharin, Cyclamate etc.
Natural sweeteners:
These are exists or pare produced by nature without added chemicals or
Machinery. E.g., stevia(E960), Xylitol(E967), erythritol(E968) etc.
Artificial sweeteners
These are synthetic sugars substitute but may be derived from naturally
occurring substances, including herbs , or sugar itself .These are also known as
intense sweeteners. Saccharin are very useful for diabetics patients as they cant be
broken down in human body and excreted as such. E.g., Sucralose(E955),
Sachharine(E954) etc.
3. Food color Food coloring or color additive is any dye or pigment or
substance that imparts color when it is added to food or drink.
e.g., Titanium Dioxide(E171), Aluminium(173), Caramel Color(E150) etc.
Banned food colors:
Green 1,red 1:promote liver cancer
Orange 1,orange 2,violet 1,red 2,red 32:carcinogenic
Yellow 3 & 4: promote heart damage.
4. Preservatives
Chemicals which are capable of inhibiting or arresting the process of
fermentation, acidification or any other decomposition of food are called
preservatives.
e.g., Benzoic acid(E210), Sulphur dioxide(E220), Sorbic acid(E200) etc.
Unhealthness & disadvantages
ALGINIC ACID- Birth defects,complication in pregnancy.
ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL- Concentrated suplements might bring on toxicity
symptoms such as cramps ,weakness,double vision.
BROMINATED VEGETABLE OIL(BVO): memory loss,,loss of muscle
coordination,deadly poison especially for children.
CARRAGEENAN : causes ulcers , digestive cancers
COCHINEAL EXTRACT- Contains about 90% insect body fragment
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP(HFCS)- Elevated cholesterol, premature
ageing.
MANNITOL – Intestinal discomfort, gas, bloasting.
Conclusion
A food is undoubtedly considered to be the best . However with the advancement
of time we need low calories , functional food additives and food additive are
inseparable part of it. There are a number of benefits of using food additive but
potential health hazards of consuming excess of chemical are matter of concerns.
Now there is need of development of safer food additives and up gradation of
analytic techniques to ascertain quality of it.
References:
1.https://en.m.wikipedia.org/.../food
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Chemistry of Ice cream
Malaya Ranjan Mallik (PG 2nd year 2018-2019)
Introduction
Ice-cream is a combination of air, ice crystals, fat globules and a liquid syrup.
These are combined to make a colloid, a solution with very small insoluble particle
suspended in it. Generally this is a sweetened frozen food typically eaten as
a snack or dessert. It is usually made from dairy products, such as milk and cream,
and often combined with fruits or other ingredients and flavors.
Typically, flavourings and colourings are added in addition to stabilizers.
The meaning of the phrase "ice cream" varies from one country to another. Phrases
such as "frozen custard", "frozen yogurt", "sorbet", "gelato", and others are used to
distinguish different varieties and styles.
The History of Ice Cream
Ice cream's origins are known to reach back as far as the second century B.C.,
although no specific date of origin nor inventor has been undisputably credited
with its discovery. We know that Alexander the Great enjoyed snow and ice
flavored with honey and nectar. Biblical references also show that King Solomon
was fond of iced drinks during harvesting. During the Roman Empire, Nero
Claudius Caesar (A.D. 54-86) frequently sent runners into the mountains for snow,
which was then flavored with fruits and juices.
Over a thousand years later, Marco Polo returned to Italy from the Far East with a
recipe that closely resembled what is now called sherbet. Historians estimate that
this recipe evolved into ice cream sometime in the 16th century. England seems to
have discovered ice cream at the same time, or perhaps even earlier than the
Italians. "Cream Ice," as it was called, appeared regularly at the table of Charles I
during the 17th century. France was introduced to similar frozen desserts in 1553
by the Italian Catherine de Medici when she became the wife of Henry II of
France. It wasn't until 1660 that ice cream was made available to the general
public.
Ice Cream for America
The first official account of ice cream in the New World comes from a letter
written in 1744 by a guest of Maryland Governor William Bladen. The first
advertisement for ice cream in this country appeared in the New York Gazette on
May 12, 1777, when confectioner Philip Lenzi announced that ice cream was
available "almost every day." Records kept by a Chatham Street, New York,
merchant show that President George Washington spent approximately $200 for
ice cream during the summer of 1790.
Ice cream became an edible morale symbol during World War II. Each branch of
the military tried to outdo the others in serving ice cream to its troops. In 1945, the
first "floating ice cream parlor" was built for sailors in the western Pacific. When
the war ended, and dairy product rationing was lifted, America celebrated its
victory with ice cream. Americans consumed over 20 quarts of ice cream per
person in 1946.
Composition of ice-cream
Ingredients and standard quality definitions
In the U.S., ice cream must have the following composition:[37]
greater than 10% milkfat and usually between 10% and as high as 16% fat in
some premium ice creams
9 to 12% milk solids-not-fat: this component, also known as the serum solids,
contains the proteins (caseins and whey proteins) and carbohydrates (lactose)
found in milk
12 to 16% sweeteners: usually a combination of sucrose and glucose-
based corn syrup sweeteners
0.2 to 0.5% stabilisers and emulsifiers
55% to 64% water, which comes from the milk or other ingredients.
These compositions are percentage by weight. Since ice cream can contain as
much as half air by volume, these numbers may be reduced by as much as half if
cited by volume. In terms of dietary considerations, the percentages by weight are
more relevant. Even the low-fat products have high caloric content: Ben and Jerry's
No-Fat Vanilla Fudge contains 150 calories (630 kJ) per half-cup due to its high
sugar content.[38]
According to Canadian Food and Drug Regulations, ice cream in Canada must be
at least 10 percent milk fat, and must contain at least 180 grams of solids per liter.
When cocoa, chocolate syrup, fruit, nuts, or confections are added, the percentage
of milk fat can be 8 percent.[39]
Physical properties
Ice cream is considered as a colloidal system. It is composed by ice cream crystals
and aggregates, air that does not mixes with the ice cream by forming small
bubbles in the bulk and partially coalesced fat globules. This dispersed phase made
from all the small particles is surrounded by an unfrozen continuous phase
composed by sugars, proteins, salts, polysaccharides and water. Their interactions
determine the properties of ice cream, whether soft and whippy or hard.[40]
Ostwald ripening
Ostwald ripening is the explanation for the growth of large crystals at the expense
of small ones in the dispersion phase. This process is also called migratory
recrystallization. It involves the formation of sharp crystals. Theories about
Ostwald recrystallization admit that after a period of time, the recrystallization
process can be described by the following equation:
r = r (0) + Rt exp(1/n)
Where
r (0) = the initial size,
n = order of recrystallization,
t = time constant for recrystallization that depends on the rate R (in units of size/
time).
To make ice cream smooth, recrystallization must occur as slowly as possible,
because small crystals create smoothness, meaning that r must decrease
Advantage: A Source of energy
Although, the nutritional content of ice cream varies among brands and types, in
general it is an excellent source of energy. Ice cream is rich in carbohydrates,
proteins which make it an energy dense food. It is also rich in calcium and
phosphorous. Both Ca and P promote strong , healthy bones. Ice cream is a good
choice when you need energy or if you are pursing a program to gain weight.
Disadvantages: fat and sugar content
Ice cream is a high- fat food. Milk fat is largely cholesterol, a saturated fat. When
your blood cholesterol level is too high, it can build up as plaque, a fatty deposit in
your arteries that interferes with blood flow and raises your risk of heart disease
and stroke.
Consumption of too much sugar may contribute to health problems such
as weight gain, cavities and increased level of blood triglycerides, another
unhealthy type of fat.
Conclusion
To lower our risk due to consumption of ice cream for high cholesterol and sugar
related problems, we have to consume ice cream in moderation or choose a low-fat
ice cream substitute.
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Noble Prize Hatching Cryo-electron Spectroscopy
Murali Mohan Nayak (PG 2nd year 2018-2019)
Introduction
Cryo-electron microscopy or electron
cryomicroscopy, is a form of transmission (TEM)
where the sample is studied at cryogenic
temperature (generally liquid-nitrogen
temperature)
WHY ONLY Cryo-EM???
Some materials – particularly bimolecular – are not compatible with the high-
vacuum conditions and intense electron beams used in traditional TEMs. The water
that surrounds the molecules evaporates, and the high energy electrons burn and
destroy the molecules. Cryo-EM uses frozen samples, gentler electron beams and
sophisticated image processing to overcome these problems.
X-Ray diffraction can give very high resolution structures of bio-molecules,
and several Nobel prizes have been awarded for just that. But to get an x-ray
structure, you need to be able to crystallize the molecule. Many proteins won’t
crystallize at all. And in some cases, the process of crystallization alters the
structure, so it’s not representative of what the molecule looks like in real life.
Cryo-EM doesn’t require crystals, and it also enables scientists to see how bio-
molecules move and interact as they perform their functions, which is much more
difficult using crystallography.
History
Jacques Dubochet, Joachim Frank and Richard Henderson were awarded the
prize on 4 October 2017 for their work in developing cryo-electron microscopy
(cryo-EM), a technique that fires beams of electrons at proteins that have been
frozen in solution, to deduce the bio-molecules Joachim Frank’s major
contribution to the field was in processing and analysing cryo-EM images.
He developed computational methods for taking images of multiple, randomly-
oriented proteins within a sample and compiling them into sets of similar
orientations to obtain sharper 2D images. He could then construct a 3D image from
these 2D projections. He used his algorithms to generate images of the ribosome –
a massive structure made of several proteins and RNA strands, which is
responsible for translating RNA into protein inside cells.
It was James Dubochet who put the ‘cryo’ into cryo-EM. He developed a method
for freezing water-based TEM samples so rapidly that the water forms a disordered
glass, rather than crystalline ice. This is important because ordered ice crystals
would strongly diffract the microscope’s electron beam, obscuring any information
about the molecules being studied.
Catapulting the sample into a bath of liquid nitrogen-cooled ethane freezes the thin
film of water on a TEM sample so quickly that the water molecules don’t have
time to arrange into a crystalline lattice. In this ‘vitrified’ sample, the water is
disordered but the 3D structure of the biomolecules in the sample is retained.
Dubochet created the first images of various viruses using vitrified water samples.
CONSTRUCTION OF CRYO-EM :
The set-up for the highly efficient cryo electron microscopy can be discussed as
follows
structure.
s
Resolution revolution:
Although the research recognized by the Nobel Committee was conducted in the
1970s and 1980s, it laid the groundwork for what many scientists have dubbed a
revolution in recent years. Subsequent improvements in the sensitivity of electron
microscopes and in software used to transform their images into 3D structures have
caused many labs to favour the technique over X-ray crystallography.
the Cryo-electron microscopy of proteins such as this β-galaxtosidase enzyme has
progressed from the low-resolution density map on the left to the atomic
coordinates on the right.
Application:
During the recent outbreak of zika -virus in Brazil, a group of researchers
generated a high-resolution 3D image of virus structure in few months, which
provided a starting point for its treatment.
Conclusion
For decades, biologists have used X-ray crystallography — blasting X-rays at
crystallized proteins — to image biomolecular structures. But labs are now racing
to adopt the cryo-EM method, because it can take pictures of proteins that can’t
easily be formed into large crystals. The tool has “moved biochemistry into a new
era”, says the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (UCSF), which awards prize.
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Pesticides
Sibani Barad (PG 2nd year 2018-2019)
Introduction
Pesticides are substances that are meant to control pests, including
weeds. The term pesticide includes all of the following: herbicide, insecticides,
nematicide, molluscicide, piscicide, avicide, rodenticide, bactericide etc.
In general, a pesticide is a chemical or biological agent (such as a virus, bacterium,
or fungus) that deters, incapacitates, kills, or otherwise discourages pests.
History
Since before 2000 BC, humans have utilized pesticides to protect their crops. The
first known pesticide was elemental sulfur dusting used in ancient Sumer about
4,500 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia. The Rig Veda, which is about 4,000
years old, mentions the use of poisonous plants for pest control. By the 15th
century, toxic chemicals such as arsenic, mercury, and lead were being applied to
crops to kill pests. In the 17th century, nicotine sulfate was extracted
from tobacco leaves for use as an insecticide. The 19th century saw the
introduction of two more natural pesticides, pyrethrum, which is derived
from chrysanthemums, and rotenone, which is derived from the roots of
tropical vegetables. Until the 1950s, arsenic-based pesticides were dominant. Paul
Muller discovered that DDT was a very effective insecticide. Organo chlorines
such as DDT were dominant, but they were replaced in the U.S. by
organophosphates and carbamates by 1975. Since then, pyrethrin compounds have
become the dominant insecticide. Herbicides became common in the 1960s, led by
"triaging and other nitrogen-based compounds, carboxylic acids such as 2,4-
dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, and glyphosate".
Types
Pesticides can also be considered as either biodegradable pesticides, which will be
broken down by microbes and other living beings into harmless compounds, or
persistent pesticides, which may take months or years before they are broken
down: it was the persistence of DDT, for example, which led to its accumulation in
the food chain and its killing of birds of prey at the top of the food chain.
1. Insecticides
Neonicotinoids are a class of neuro-active insecticides chemically similar
to nicotine. Imidacloprid, of the neonicotanoid family, is the most widely used
insecticide in the world. In 2013, the European Union and a few non EU countries
restricted the use of certain neonicotinoids.
Organophosphate and carbamate insecticides have a similar mode of action. They
affect the nervous system of target pests (and non-target organisms) by
disrupting acetylcholinesterase activity, the enzyme that regulates acetylcholine, at
nerve synapses. This inhibition causes an increase in synaptic acetylcholine and
over-stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system. Many of these
insecticides, first developed in the mid 20th century, are very poisonous. Although
commonly used in the past, many older chemicals have been removed from the
market due to their health and environmental effects (e.g. DDT, chlordane,
and toxaphene). However, many organophosphates are not persistent in the
environment.
Pyrethroid insecticides were developed as a synthetic version of the naturally
occurring pesticide pyrethrin, which is found in chrysanthemums. They have been
modified to increase their stability in the environment. Some synthetic pyrethroids
are toxic to the nervous system.
2. Herbicides
A number of sulfonylureas have been commercialized for weed control,
including: amidosulfuron, flazasulfuron, terbacil, nicosulfuron, and triflusulfuron-
methyl. These are broad-spectrum herbicides that kill plants weeds or pests by
inhibiting the enzyme acetolactate synthase. In the 1960s, more than 1 kg/ha
(0.89 lb/acre) crop protection chemical was typically applied, while sulfonylureates
allow as little as 1% as much material to achieve the same effect.
3. Biopesticides
Biopesticides are certain types of pesticides derived from such natural materials as
animals, plants, bacteria, and certain minerals. For example, canola oil and baking
soda have pesticidal applications and are considered biopesticides. Biopesticides
fall into three major classes:
Microbial pesticides which consist of bacteria, entomopathogenic fungi or
viruses (and sometimes includes the metabolites that bacteria or fungi produce).
Biochemical pesticides or herbal pesticides are naturally occurring
substances that control pests and microbial diseases.
Plant-incorporated protectants (PIPs) have genetic material from other
species incorporated into their genetic material (i.e. GM crops). Their use is
controversial, especially in many European countries.
Classified by type of pest :-
Pesticides that are related to the type of pests are:
Type Action
Algicides Control algae in lakes, canals, swimming pools, water tanks, and other sites
Antifouling agents Kill or repel organisms that attach to underwater surfaces, such as boat bottoms
Antimicrobials Kill microorganisms (such as bacteria and viruses)
Attractants
Attract pests (for example, to lure an insect or rodent to a trap). (However, food is not
considered a pesticide when used as an attractant.)
Biopesticides
Biopesticides are certain types of pesticides derived from such natural materials as
animals, plants, bacteria, and certain minerals
Biocides Kill microorganisms
Disinfectants and
sanitizers Kill or inactivate disease-producing microorganisms on inanimate objects
Fungicides Kill fungi (including blights, mildews, molds, and rusts)
Fumigants Produce gas or vapor intended to destroy pests in buildings or soil
Herbicides Kill weeds and other plants that grow where they are not wanted
Insecticides Kill insects and other arthropods
Miticides Kill mites that feed on plants and animals
Microbial pesticides
Microorganisms that kill, inhibit, or out compete pests, including insects or other
microorganisms
Molluscicides Kill snails and slugs
Nematicides Kill nematodes (microscopic, worm-like organisms that feed on plant roots)
Ovicides Kill eggs of insects and mites
Pheromones Biochemicals used to disrupt the mating behavior of insects
Repellents Repel pests, including insects (such as mosquitoes) and birds
Rodenticides Control mice and other rodents
Uses
Pesticides are used to control organisms that are considered to be harmful. For
example, they are used to kill mosquitoes that can transmit potentially deadly
diseases like West Nile virus, yellow fever, and malaria. They can also
kill bees, wasps or ants that can cause allergic reactions. Pesticides can prevent
sickness in humans that could be caused by moldy food or diseased produce.
Herbicides can be used to clear roadside weeds, trees, and brush. They can also kill
invasive weeds that may cause environmental damage. Pesticides are used in
grocery stores and food storage facilities to manage rodents and insects that infest
food such as grain.
DDT, sprayed on the walls of houses, is an organochlorine that has been used to
fight malaria since the 1950s. Recent policy statements by the World Health
Organization have given stronger support to this approach. However, DDT and
other organochlorine pesticides have been banned in most countries worldwide
because of their persistence in the environment and human toxicity.
ADVANTAGES
Pesticides can save farmers' money by preventing crop losses to insects and other
pests; in the U.S., farmers get an estimated fourfold return on money they spend on
pesticides. One study found that not using pesticides reduced crop yields by about
10%. Another study, conducted in 1999, found that a ban on pesticides in the
United States may result in a rise of food prices, loss of jobs, and an increase in
world hunger.
There are two levels of benefits for pesticide use, primary and secondary. Primary
benefits are direct gains from the use of pesticides and secondary benefits are
effects that are more long-term.
CONCLUSION
The National Research Council charged this committee with providing insight and
information on the future of chemical pesticide use in United States agriculture.
The committee was charged to:
Identify the circumstances under which chemical pesticides may be required
in future pest management.
Determine what types of chemical products are the most appropriate tools
for ecologically based pest management.
Explore the most promising opportunities to increase benefits and reduce
health and environmental risks of pesticide use.
Recommend an appropriate role for the public sector in research, product
development, product testing and registration, implementation of pesticide use
strategies, and public education about pesticides.
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Caffeine Leeja Rani Samantray(PG second year 2018-2019)
Introduction
Caffeine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of
the methylxanthine class. It is the world's most widely consumed psychoactive
drug.There are several known mechanisms of action to explain the effects of
caffeine. Caffeine also stimulates certain portions of the autonomic nervous
system.
Caffeine is a bitter, white crystalline purine, a methylxanthine alkaloid, and is
chemically related to the adenine and guanine bases of deoxyribonucleic
acid(DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). It is found in the seeds, nuts, or leaves of
a number of plants native to Africa, East Asia and South America, and helps to
protect them against predator insects and to prevent germination of nearby
seeds. The most well-known source of caffeine is the coffee bean, a misnomerfor
the seed of Coffea plants. Caffeine-containing drinks, such as coffee, tea, and cola,
are very popular; as of 2014, 85% of American adults consumed some form of
caffeine daily, consuming 164 mg on average.
History:
in1819, the German chemist Friedlieb Ferdinand Runge isolated relatively pure
caffeine for the first time; he called it "Kaffebase" (i.e., a base that exists in
coffee).]According to Runge, he did this at the behest of Johann Wolfgang von
Goethe. In 1821, caffeine was isolated both by the French chemist Pierre Jean
Robiquet and by another pair of French chemists, Pierre-Joseph
Pelletier and Joseph Bienaimé Caventou, according to Swedish chemist Jöns Jacob
Berzelius in his yearly journal. Furthermore, Berzelius stated that the French
chemists had made their discoveries independently of any knowledge of Runge's or
each other's work.] However, Berzelius later acknowledged Runge's priority in the
extraction of caffeine, stating: "However, at this point, it should not remain
unmentioned that Runge (in his Phytochemical Discoveries, specified the same
method and described caffeine under the name Caffeebase a year earlier than
Robiquet, to whom the discovery of this substance is usually attributed, having
made the first oral announcement about it at a meeting of the Pharmacy Society in
Paris."
Pelletier's article on caffeine was the first to use the term in print (in the French
form Caféine from the French word for coffee: café).
use:-
Medical
Caffeine is used in:
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia in premature infants for both prevention[ and
treatment.It may improve weight gain during therapy and reduce the incidence
of cerebral palsy as well as reduce language and cognitive delay. On the other
hand, subtle long-term side effects are possible.
Apnea of prematurity as a primary treatment,but not prevention. Orthostatic
hypotension treatment.
Some people use caffeine-containing beverages such as coffee or tea to try to
treat their asthma. Evidence to support this practice, however, is poor. A It
appears that caffeine improves airway function in people with asthma,
increasing forced expiratory volume (FEV1) by 5% to 18%, with this effect
lasting for up to four hours. Enhancing performance
Cognitive
Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant that
reduces fatigue and drowsiness.] At normal doses, caffeine has variable effects on
learning and memory, but it generally improves reaction time, wakefulness,
concentration, and motor coordination. The amount of caffeine needed to produce
these effects varies from person to person, depending on body size and degree of
tolerance. The desired effects arise approximately one hour after consumption, and
the desired effects of a moderate dose usually subside after about three or four
hours. Caffeine can delay or prevent sleep and improves task performance during
sleep deprivation. Shift workers who use caffeine make fewer mistakes due to
drowsiness. A systematic review and meta-analysis from 2014 found that
concurrent caffeine and L-theanine use has synergistic psychoactive effects that
promote alertness, attention, and task switching; these effects are most pronounced
during the first hour post-dose.
Physical
Caffeine is a proven ergogenic aid in humans. Caffeine improves athletic
performance in aerobic (especially endurance sports)
and anaerobic conditions. Moderate doses of caffeine (around 5 mg/kg) can
improve sprint performance, cycling and running time trial
performance, endurance (i.e., it delays the onset of muscle fatigue and central
fatigue), and cycling power output.Caffeine increases basal metabolic rate in
adults.
Caffeine improves muscular strength and power, and may enhance muscular
endurance. Caffeine also enhances performance on anaerobic tests. Caffeine
consumption before constant load exercise is associated with reduced perceived
exertion. While this effect is not present during to exhaustion exercise,
performance is significantly enhanced. This is congruent with caffeine reducing
perceived exertion, because exercise to exhaustion should end at the same point of
fatigue. Caffeine also improves power output and reduces time to completion in
aerobic time trials.
Specific populations
Adults
For the general population of healthy adults, Health Canada advises a daily intake
of no more than 400 mg.
Children
In healthy children, caffeine intake produces effects that are "modest and typically
innocuous".] There is no evidence that coffee stunts a child's growth. For children
age 12 and under, Health Canada recommends a maximum daily caffeine intake of
no more than 2.5 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. Based on average body
weights of children, this translates to the following age-based intake limits:
Age range Maximum recommended daily caffeine intake
4–6 45 mg (slightly more than in 12 oz of a typical caffeinated soft drink)
7–9 62.5 mg
10–12 85 mg (about ½ cup of coffee)
Effects:-
Physical
Caffeine can increase blood pressure and cause vasoconstriction. Coffee and
caffeine can affect gastrointestinal motility and gastric acid secretion. Caffeine in
low doses may cause weak bronchodilation for up to four hours in asthmatics. In
postmenopausal women, high caffeine consumption can accelerate bone loss.
Doses of caffeine equivalent to the amount normally found in standard servings of
tea, coffee and carbonated soft drinks appear to have no diuretic action. However,
acute ingestion of caffeine in large doses (at least 250–300 mg, equivalent to the
amount found in 2–3 cups of coffee or 5–8 cups of tea) results in a short-term
stimulation of urine output in individuals who have been deprived of caffeine for a
period of days or weeks. This increase is due to both a diuresis (increase in water
excretion) and a natriuresis (increase in saline excretion); it is mediated via
proximal tubular adenosine receptor blockade. The acute increase in urinary output
may increase the risk of dehydration. However, chronic users of caffeine develop
a tolerance to this effect and experience no increase in urinary output.
Psychological
Minor undesired symptoms from caffeine ingestion not sufficiently severe to
warrant a psychiatric diagnosis are common and include mild anxiety, jitteriness,
insomnia, increased sleep latency, and reduced coordination. Caffeine can have
negative effects on anxiety disorders. According to a 2011 literature review,
caffeine use is positively associated with anxiety and panic disorders. At high
doses, typically greater than 300 mg, caffeine can both cause and worsen
anxiety. For some people, discontinuing caffeine use can significantly reduce
anxiety. In moderate doses, caffeine has been associated with reduced symptoms
of depression and lower suicide risk.
Increased consumption of coffee and caffeine is associated with a decreased risk of
depression.
Some textbooks state that caffeine is a mild euphoriant, others state that it is not a
euphoriant, and one states that it is and is not a euphoriant.
Caffeine-induced anxiety disorder is a subclass of the DSM-5 diagnosis of
substance/medication-induced anxiety disorder.
Beverages
Coffee
The world's primary source of caffeine is the coffee "bean" (the seed of the coffee
plant), from which coffee is brewed. Caffeine content in coffee varies widely
depending on the type of coffee bean and the method of preparation used;even
beans within a given bush can show variations in concentration. In general, one
serving of coffee ranges from 80 to 100 milligrams, for a single shot (30 milliliters)
of arabica-variety espresso, to approximately 100–125 milligrams for a cup (120
milliliters) of drip coffee. Arabica coffee typically contains half the caffeine of
the robusta variety. In general, dark-roast coffee has very slightly less caffeine
than lighter roasts because the roasting process reduces caffeine content of the
bean by a small amount.
Tea
Tea contains more caffeine than coffee by dry weight. A typical serving, however,
contains much less, since less of the product is used as compared to an equivalent
serving of coffee. Also contributing to caffeine content are growing conditions,
processing techniques, and other variables. Thus, teas contain varying amounts of
caffeine. Tea contains small amounts of theobromine and slightly higher levels
of theophylline than coffee. Preparation and many other factors have a significant
impact on tea, and color is a very poor indicator of caffeine content. Teas like the
pale Japanese green tea, gyokuro, for example, contain far more caffeine than
much darker teas like lapsang souchong, which has very little.
Soft drinks and energy drinks
Caffeine is also a common ingredient of soft drinks, such as cola, originally
prepared from kola nuts. Soft drinks typically contain 0 to 55 milligrams of
caffeine per 12 ounce serving. By contrast, energy drinks, such as Red Bull, can
start at 80 milligrams of caffeine per serving. The caffeine in these drinks either
originates from the ingredients used or is an additive derived from the product
of decaffeination or from chemical synthesis. Guarana, a prime ingredient of
energy drinks, contains large amounts of caffeine with small amounts of
theobromine and theophylline in a naturally occurring slow-release excipient.
Chocolate
Chocolate derived from cocoa beans contains a small amount of caffeine. The
weak stimulant effect of chocolate may be due to a combination of theobromine
and theophylline, as well as caffeine. A typical 28-gram serving of a
milk chocolate bar has about as much caffeine as a cup of decaffeinated coffee. By
weight, dark chocolate has one to two times the amount of caffeine as coffee: 80–
160 mg per 100 g. Higher percentages of cocoa such as 90% amount to 200 mg per
100 g approximately and thus, a 100-gram 85% cocoa chocolate bar contains about
195 mg caffeine.
Tablets(advantages)
Tablets offer several advantages over coffee, tea, and other caffeinated beverages,
including convenience, known dosage, and avoidance of concomitant intake of
sugar, acids, and fluids. Manufacturers of caffeine tablets claim that using caffeine
of pharmaceutical quality improves mental alertness. These tablets are commonly
used by students studying for their exams and by people who work or drive for
long hours.
Advantages and disadvantages
Caffeine can have both positive and negative health effects. It can treat and prevent
the premature infant breathing disorders bronchopulmonary dysplasia of
prematurity and apnea of prematurity. Caffeine citrate is on the WHO Model List
of Essential Medicines. It may confer a modest protective effect against some
diseases, including Parkinson's disease. Some people experience sleep
disruption or anxiety if they consume caffeine, but others show little disturbance.
Evidence of a risk during pregnancy is equivocal; some authorities recommend that
pregnant women limit consumption to the equivalent of two cups of coffee per day
or less.
Conclusion
caffeine is very potent,yet unrecognized drug.although there are beneficial side
effects to caffiene intake,the negative effects clearly indicate that one should limit
their caffeine consumption.many organ systems are adversely affected by high
amounts of caffeine consumption, including the heart ,stomach,respiratory and
reproductive organs.young children and older people must be much more careful
in monitoring their caffeine intake and should limit themselves to less than 100mg
of caffeine per day.
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