Individuals who have a genetic variation associated with slower caffeine metabolism appear to have an increased risk of non-fatal heart attack associated with higher amounts of coffee intake, ...

Each day, the average American drinks about 300 milligrams (mg) of caffeine. That's the amount of caffeine you'll find in about three cups of coffee. But some people can drink more than that without ...

There seems to be a lot of conflicting information about how coffee intake affects human health. Some studies have found health benefits, while others have highlighted some of the risks coffee can ...

After a person quits smoking, an important consideration is how quickly the induction of CYP1A2 dissipates. This is particularly important when a patient is hospitalized and abruptly quits smoking.

Share on Pinterest The amount of coffee and caffeine someone consumes can affect their kidney health. Antonia Gros/EyeEm/Getty Images A new study finds that people who metabolize caffeine slowly are ...

Inter-individual variability in cytochrome P450 (CYP)-mediated xenobiotic metabolism is extensive. CYP1A2 is involved in the metabolism of drugs and in the bioactivation of carcinogens. The objective ...

In a related article, I reviewed the ways in which caffeine can influence gut function and symptoms. For most people, ingesting small or moderate amounts of caffeine (say 2-6 mg per kg of body mass) ...

Researchers at the University of Toronto and University of Padova have found that the association between heavy coffee consumption and kidney dysfunction hinges on a common genetic variation. In a ...

Coffee is often linked to benefits such as improved concentration and lower risks of certain diseases. However, scientists ...