Pharmacological effects and application of caffeine
- VernacularTitle:咖啡因的药理作用和应用
- Author:
Chaoran YI
;
Zhongqing WEI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Caffeine;
Coffee;
cAMP;
Calcium store
- From:
Journal of Medical Postgraduates
2003;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Caffeine is a major ingredient of daily beverages including coffee, tea, coca-cola, et al, as well as one of most widely used drugs in the world. Caffeine is the stimulant of central nervous system and has positive effect on cardiovascular system. Moreover, it is able to promote secretion of gastric acid and alleviate migraine. It also play the wide-ranging roles in the other systems of the body. So, making a thorough investigation on caffeine not only has clinical significances, but also give a beneficial guide to the health and life. This review aims at highlighting the pharmacological effects of caffeine and exploring the relationship between the body and caffeine.
