A Global Commodity: Coffee and Health
Research Mentor(s)
Mosher, M. J. (Anthropologist)
Description
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the physiological and genetic effects of coffee on the human body and to compare the health benefits and health detriments. The objective is to analyze the health effects of two constituents of coffee, caffeine and chlorogenic acid on Type-2 Diabetes risk, cardiovascular disease, and genetic polymorphisms. Caffeine is a natural alkaloid with stimulating properties and chlorogenic acid is a biologically active dietary phenol with antioxidant properties. To conclude the increased risk of health problems tends to be inversely proportional with coffee consumption when consumed in moderation.
Document Type
Event
Start Date
May 2018
End Date
May 2018
Department
Anthropology
Genre/Form
student projects, posters
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Caffeine--Physiological effect; Coffee--Health aspects; chlorogenic acid--Physiological effect
Type
Image
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
A Global Commodity: Coffee and Health
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the physiological and genetic effects of coffee on the human body and to compare the health benefits and health detriments. The objective is to analyze the health effects of two constituents of coffee, caffeine and chlorogenic acid on Type-2 Diabetes risk, cardiovascular disease, and genetic polymorphisms. Caffeine is a natural alkaloid with stimulating properties and chlorogenic acid is a biologically active dietary phenol with antioxidant properties. To conclude the increased risk of health problems tends to be inversely proportional with coffee consumption when consumed in moderation.