Caffeine & Children
After Puberty
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the effects of
caffeine on children after puberty vary depending on the amount consumed and
the frequency of consumption. In general, caffeine intake may lead to several
effects on health, including psychological, physiological and Physical effects.
Psychological
Effects
Caffeine
consumption may lead to psychological effects such as increased alertness,
improved cognitive performance, and improved mood. A study by James and Gregg
(2004) found that caffeine consumption led to increased cognitive performance
in children aged 13-17 years. Similarly, another study by Temple et al (2013) found
that caffeine consumption improved mood and cognitive performance in children
aged 12-17 years.
However,
excessive caffeine consumption may lead to adverse psychological effects such
as anxiety, restlessness, and sleep disturbances. In a study by Kristjansson et
al. (2016), caffeine consumption was associated with increased anxiety in
children aged 10-12 years. Similarly, a study by Juliano and Griffiths (2004)
found that high caffeine consumption led to sleep disturbances in children aged
12-17 years. A study by Temple et al. (2014) found that girls were more
sensitive to the effects of caffeine on mood and cognitive performance than
boys. The study reported that girls had a greater improvement in mood and
cognitive performance after consuming caffeine than boys.
Caffeine intake
may also lead to several physiological effects in children after puberty. Some
of the physiological effects include increased heart rate, blood pressure, and
gastrointestinal effects such as acid reflux.
A study by
Svennberg et al. (2019) found that caffeine consumption led to an increase in
heart rate and blood pressure in children aged 12-18 years. Similarly, a study
by Weisbrod et al. (2014) revealed same results.
A study by
Rogers et al. (2017) found that boys had a greater increase in blood pressure
and heart rate after consuming caffeine than girls.
Some of the
potential implications include cardiovascular disease, nervous system
disorders, and sleep disturbances.
Excessive
caffeine consumption may lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. A
study by Ding et al. (2014) found that caffeine consumption was associated with
an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in adults. Similarly, a study by
Dervaux et al. (2020) reported that excessive caffeine consumption may lead to
an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in children after puberty.
Nervous
System Disorders
Excessive
caffeine consumption may also lead to nervous system disorders such as anxiety,
restlessness, and sleep disturbances.
Physical
Growth Disorders
Physical
development is most important part of children growth and excessive usage of
caffeine has its own effects in following ways.
Bone
Health
One of the most
significant effects of caffeine on physical growth is its impact on bone
health. Caffeine consumption has been linked to a decrease in bone density,
which can lead to osteoporosis in later life (1). A study conducted by Maddah
et al. (2015) found that caffeine consumption had a negative impact on bone
mineral density in adolescents. This effect was more pronounced in female
adolescents, who are already at higher risk of osteoporosis.
A study
conducted by Shaikh et al. (2021) found that female adolescents who consumed
caffeine had a significantly lower bone mineral density than male adolescents
who consumed caffeine. This study suggests that caffeine consumption may have a
more significant impact on bone health in female adolescents.
Weight Gain
Caffeine
consumption has also been linked to weight gain, which can impact physical
growth in children after puberty. A study conducted by Temple et al. (2009)
found that regular caffeine consumption was associated with an increase in body
mass index (BMI) in adolescents. This effect was more significant in female
adolescents. A study conducted by Haida et al. (2019) found that caffeine
consumption was more strongly associated with weight gain in female adolescents
than male adolescents. This study suggests that caffeine consumption may have a
more significant impact on weight gain in female adolescents. Children who
consume caffeine regularly may be at higher risk of becoming overweight or
obese, which can impact their overall health and well-being.
Growth
Hormone
Caffeine
consumption may also impact the production of growth hormone in children after
puberty. Growth hormone is responsible for regulating growth and development,
and any disruption to its production can impact physical growth. A study
conducted by Arnaud et al. (1997) found that caffeine consumption led to a
decrease in growth hormone secretion in adolescents. This effect was more
pronounced in male adolescents.
of Caffeine on
Physical Growth. A study conducted by Arnaud et al. (1997) found that caffeine
consumption led to a more significant decrease in growth hormone secretion in
male adolescents than in female adolescents. This study suggests that caffeine
consumption may have a more significant impact on growth hormone production in
male adolescents.
Conclusion
Caffeine consumption may have significant
implications on physical growth in male and female children after puberty. The
effects of caffeine on bone health, weight gain, and growth hormone production
have been studied extensively. Excessive caffeine consumption may lead to
decreased bone density, weight gain, and disruption to growth hormone
production.
Moreover,
gender differences have been observed in the effects of caffeine on physical
growth, with female adolescents being more susceptible to the negative impacts of
caffeine consumption on bone health and weight gain, while male adolescents may
experience more significant disruptions to growth hormone production.
Therefore,
parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals should be aware of the
potential implications of caffeine consumption on physical growth in children
after puberty. Encouraging healthy dietary habits and educating children on the
risks associated with excessive caffeine consumption can help promote optimal
physical growth and development.
Further
research is needed to fully understand the long-term implications of caffeine
consumption on physical growth in male and female children after puberty. In
the meantime, it is important to approach caffeine consumption with caution and
to limit intake to ensure optimal physical growth and development
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