| Description |
1 online resource (382 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Arousal and Caffeine: Physiological, Behavioral, and Pathological Effects; Barry D. Smith, Uma Gupta, and B.S. Gupta; Caffeine: The Drug; The Arousal Drug of Choice: Sources and Consumption of Caffeine; Barry D. Smith, Thom White, and Rachel Shapiro; Pharmacological Properties and Neurophysiological Effects of Caffeine; Astrid Nehlig; Cardiovascular Effects; Acute Cardiovascular Effects of Caffeine: Hemodynamics and Heart Function; Barry D. Smith and Katherine Aldridge; The Multifactorial Model of Cardiovascular Pathology: Is Caffeine Pathogenic in Coronary Heart Disease? Barry D. Smith, Radha Gholkar, Mark Mann, and Nancy Toward; Blood Pressure Effects of Dietary Caffeine Are a Risk for Cardiovascular Disease; Jack E. James; Effects of Coffee and Caffeine Consumption on Serum Lipids and Lipoproteins; Ming Wei and Harvey A. Schwertner; Menstrual and Reproductive Effects; Menstrual Endocrinology and Pathology: Caffeine, Physiology, and PMS; Hoa T. Vo, Barry D. Smith, and Solmaz Elmi; Effects of Caffeine Intake on Female Fertility: A Critical Review; Kate Northstone and Jean Golding; Mood and Performance and Psychopathology; Effects of Caffeine on Mood; Hendrik J. Smit and Peter J. Rogers; Caffeine, Mood, and Performance: A Selective Review; Lorenzo D. Stafford, Jennifer Rusted, and Martin R. Yeomans; Caffeine and Multicomponent Task Performance; Uma Gupta and B.S. Gupta; Caffeinism: History, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Treatment; Iulian Iancu, Ahikam Olmer, and Rael D. Strous; Green and Black Teas; Catechins and Caffeine in Tea: A Review of Health Risks and Benefits; Raymond Cooper, Talash A. Likimani, D. James Morré, and Dorothy M. Morré; Integration and Conclusion; Caffeine, Physiology, Pathology, and Behavior; Barry D. Smith, Uma Gupta, and B.S. Gupta |
| Summary |
The virtually universal popularity of caffeine, together with concerns about its potential pathogenic effects, have made it one of the most extensively studied drugs in history. However, despite the massive scientific literature on this important substance, most reviews have either focused on limited areas of study or been produced in popular form by individuals with surprisingly little relevant scientific background. Caffeine and Activation Theory: Effects on Health and Behavior brings together the leading experts from seven different countries to provide researchers and clinicians w |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Caffeine -- Physiological effect.
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Caffeine -- Health aspects
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Caffeine -- pharmacology
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Central Nervous System Stimulants -- pharmacology
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Behavior -- drug effects
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Cardiovascular System -- drug effects
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SELF-HELP -- Substance Abuse & Addictions -- General.
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Caffeine -- Health aspects
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Caffeine -- Physiological effect
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Koffein
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Ernährungsphysiologie
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Verhalten
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Cafeïne.
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Gezondheidseffecten.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Smith, Barry D.
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Gupta, Uma.
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Gupta, B. S. (Bhupendra S.)
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| LC no. |
2006045651 |
| ISBN |
1420006568 |
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9781420006568 |
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9780429124808 |
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0429124805 |
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0849371023 |
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9780849371028 |
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