Understanding Caffeine: A Biobehavioral Analysis (Behavioral

Understanding Caffeine: A Biobehavioral Analysis (Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology)

Caffeine is the most popular psychoactive substance in the world, and one of the widest-traded commodities in the forms of coffee, tea and cola soft drinks. But is consumption of caffeine safe in terms of physical and mental health?

Addressing this question, the author of this volume traces how caffeine consumption evolved as well as how caffeine is absorbed, distributed and metabolized in our bodies. He then discusses the effects of caffeine on: psychomotor and cognitive performance; psychological well-being; blood pressure and cardiovascular health; carcinogenic potentials; pregnancy and perinatal health; athletic performance; and diagnostic and therapeutic applications. The book concludes with an examination of the issue
Country USA
Brand Sage Publications
Manufacturer SAGE Publications, Inc
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780803971820
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Understanding Caffeine: A Biobehavioral Analysis (Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology)