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Saturday, March 04, 2017
CAFFEINE
People consuming 100-199 mg of caffeine per day 6% less likely to die over 23 years
People consuming 100-199 mg of caffeine per day were 6% less likely to have died during a 23 year follow-up (1981-2004) compared to those consuming less than 50 mg per day according to the Leisure World Cohort Study.
“Moderate caffeine consumption appeared beneficial in risking risk of death,” the authors of the paper concluded.
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People consuming 200-399 mg of caffeine per day 10% less likely to die over 23 years
People consuming 200-399 mg of caffeine per day were 10% less likely to have died during a 23 year follow-up (1981-2004) compared to those consuming less than 50 mg per day according to the Leisure World Cohort Study.
“Moderate caffeine consumption appeared beneficial in risking risk of death,” the authors of the paper concluded.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
NICOTINE PLUS CAFFEINE
Nicotine plus caffeine raises metabolism nearly 10 percent
Chewing gum containing nicotine and caffeine increases metabolism nearly 10 percent according to a recent study.
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
TEA, CAFFEINE, CAPSAICIN
Tea, caffeine and capsaicin increase daily energy expenditure roughly 4–5% or 70-100 calories
"Ingredients for obesity management are tea, caffeine and capsaicin, as they increase daily [energy expenditure] with 4–5% [roughly 70 to 100 calories] without increasing energy intake and counteract the decrease in metabolic rate during weight loss," a recent paper concludes.
"Studies have shown that these ingredients are useful in losing weight or preventing weight regain after weight loss." Read the entire article | Email this article
"Studies have shown that these ingredients are useful in losing weight or preventing weight regain after weight loss." Read the entire article | Email this article
CAFFEINE
Short-term lethal dose of caffeine is 5-10 grams per day
"In adults, the short-term lethal dose for caffeine is estimated at [5,000 to 10,000 mg per day] (either intravenously or orally), which is equivalent to 75 cups of coffee, 125 cups of tea or 200 cola beverages," a recent paper notes.
Note: A Starbucks Venti (their largest size) brewed coffee contains 415 mg of caffeine.
Therefore, as little as 12 Venti's would reach a potentially lethal dose of 5,000 mg per day. Read the entire article | Email this article
Note: A Starbucks Venti (their largest size) brewed coffee contains 415 mg of caffeine.
Therefore, as little as 12 Venti's would reach a potentially lethal dose of 5,000 mg per day. Read the entire article | Email this article
Friday, April 03, 2009
GREEN TEA PLUS CAFFEINE
90 mg of EGCG plus 50 mg of caffeine with each meal helped patients maintain a 15 lbs weight loss
After losing 15 pounds in one month on a very-low-calorie diet, people were able to maintain this weight loss either by taking 90 mg of EGCG plus 50 mg of caffeine after each meal, or by eating a high-protein diet containing 100 grams of protein per day, which included 50 grams of a simple protein powder called calcium caseinate according to a study from Maastricht University in Maastricht, Netherlands.
People eating a diet containing adequate protein of only 50-60 grams of protein per day regained 6 pounds during the three months of intended weight maintenance. Read the entire article | Email this article
People eating a diet containing adequate protein of only 50-60 grams of protein per day regained 6 pounds during the three months of intended weight maintenance. Read the entire article | Email this article
Friday, July 11, 2008
COFFEE
Girls who drank 5 cups of coffee per week gained 0.5 lbs less per year
Girls who drank 5 cups of coffee or more per week gained 0.5 pounds less over a period of a year than girls who did not drink coffee according to a study from researchers at the Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
The study surveyed 5502 girls who were 14- to 21-years-old, however, this data was limited to those 18 to 21. Read the entire article | Email this article
The study surveyed 5502 girls who were 14- to 21-years-old, however, this data was limited to those 18 to 21. Read the entire article | Email this article
ALCOHOL
Girls who consumed 2 servings of alcohol per week gained 0.7 lbs more per year
Girls who consumed 2 servings of alcohol per week gained 0.7 pounds more over a period of a year than girls who did not consume alcohol according to a study from researchers at the Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
The study surveyed 5502 girls who were 14- to 21-years-old, however, this data was limited to those 18 to 21. Read the entire article | Email this article
The study surveyed 5502 girls who were 14- to 21-years-old, however, this data was limited to those 18 to 21. Read the entire article | Email this article
Thursday, April 26, 2007
GREEN TEA
Three servings per day of green tea beverage with caffeine and calcium increases metabolism by 4.6%
Men and women who consumed three servings of a beverage containing green tea, caffeine and calcium, increased the amount of calories burned each day by 106 calories per day or by 4.6 percent according to a new study from researchers from Lausanne University in Lausanne, Switzerland and Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA.
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Wednesday, February 14, 2007
CAFFEINE
Caffine reduces food intake by 22% in men, but less than 4% in women
Three hundred (300) mg of caffeine reduces food intake by an average of 21.7 percent in men, but only 3.5 percent in women according to a 1988 study.
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Tuesday, December 19, 2006
GREEN TEA, CAPSAICIN AND TYROSINE
Combination of green tea, caffeine, capsaicin and tyrosine increases fat loss by 2 lbs
A supplement containing green tea catechins, caffeine, capsaicin from hot peppers and the amino acid L-tyrosine increased metabolism in overweight people by 20 calories during the following four hours and increased fat loss by 2 pounds after two months according to a study from A. Belza in Denmark.
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Wednesday, April 26, 2006
XENADRINE EFX / GREEN TEA
Xenadrine-EFX did not affect metabolism
Xenadrine-EFX, a nutritional supplement containing bitter orange, green tea and guarana, did not affect metabolism at rest or during light exercise according to a study from University of Chichester in Sussex, UK.
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Monday, March 13, 2006
CAFFEINE
Changes in caffeine intake affect body weight by a couple pounds at most
Increasing or decreasing caffeine intake is associated with an increase in body weight of no more than 1 or 2 pounds according to a new study from the University of Madrid in Spain.
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