Episode 7: Caffeine Geneius

In this episode, I explore what caffeine is and how it impacts our bodies. I look for some genetic factors that could play a role in caffeine-induced anxiety, genes that have a role in breaking down caffeine and some inflammation causing downsides of coffee. The latter portion of the episode evaluates some ways that we can modify our coffee to work with our genes rather than against them. References: General info on Caffeine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK223808/#:~:text=Caffeine%20increases%20intracellular%20concentrations%20of,free%20fatty%20acids%20and%20glycerol. pH Impact on Caffeine Breakdown: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-effect-of-pH-on-the-concentration-of-caffeine-a-COD-b-and-TOC-c-removal-by-the_fig3_318430875#:~:text=It%20showed%20that%20caffeine%20degradation,and%2085%25.%20… Case Study: The Missing Link: A Case of Severe Adverse Reaction to Histamine in Food and Beverages https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8908729/ Link Between Histamine Intolerance and Anxiety: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9563864/ Glutamate Levels and Working Memory: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5605555/ Predicting learning and achievement using GABA and glutamate concentrations in human development ”https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3001325 Study on Activated Charcoal's Ability to Bind Mycotoxins: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8833486/) L-Theanine Benefits: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16930802/#:~:text=Abstract,glutamate%20receptors%20in%20the%20brain https://www.healthline.com/health/l-theanine#:~:text=Paired%20with%20caffeine%2C%20L%2Dtheanine,focus%20better%20during%20demanding%20tasks Keto Coffee: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8221889/ Caffeine Consumption's Influence on Metabolic Health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6811484/