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Caffeine

Methyl substituted xanthine alkaloid - a major alkaloid in chocolate/cocoa

Caffeine is an important compound associated with the deleterious effects of cocoa usage. Caffeine is the bitter principal in cocoa. Caffeine is contained in cocoa shells and block chocolate both used in cigarette manufacturing. It effects the central nervous system and is moderately toxic. Biological effects of caffeine include: diuretic, cardiac muscle stimulant, central nervous system stimulant, and smooth muscle relaxant. Caffeine also stimulates gastric acid secretion and elevates plasms free fatty acids and glucose. A 1976 experiment shows increasing levels of caffeine up to .075 mg decreases the activity of TPM and the high dose of .90 mg began to inhibit the DNA repair system. Use in Cigarettes: Caffeine is contained in cocoa shells and block chocolate, both used in cigarette manufacturing. Caffeine is a bitter principal in Cocoa (Chocolate).Effects: Biological effects of caffeine include: Diuretic, cardiac muscle stimulant, central nervous system stimulant, and smooth muscle relaxant. Caffeine also stimulates gastric acid secretion and elevates plasma free fatty acids and glucose. Toxicity: Caffeine is an important compound associated with the deleterious effects of cocoa usage. A 1976 experiment showed increasing levels of caffeine up to .075 mg decreases the activity of Total particulate matter and in high dose of .90 mg began to inhibit the DNA repair system. Caffeine effects the Central nervous system and is moderately toxic.