Caffeine for the Sustainment of Mental Task Performance
eBook - ePub

Caffeine for the Sustainment of Mental Task Performance

Formulations for Military Operations

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eBook - ePub

Caffeine for the Sustainment of Mental Task Performance

Formulations for Military Operations

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About this book

This report from the Committee on Military Nutrition Research reviews the history of caffeine usage, the metabolism of caffeine, and its physiological effects. The effects of caffeine on physical performance, cognitive function and alertness, and alleviation of sleep deprivation impairments are discussed in light of recent scientific literature. The impact of caffeine consumption on various aspects of health, including cardiovascular disease, reproduction, bone mineral density, and fluid homeostasis are reviewed. The behavioral effects of caffeine are also discussed, including the effect of caffeine on reaction to stress, withdrawal effects, and detrimental effects of high intakes. The amounts of caffeine found to enhance vigilance and reaction time consistently are reviewed and recommendations are made with respect to amounts of caffeine appropriate for maintaining alertness of military personnel during field operations. Recommendations are also provided on the need for appropriate labeling of caffeine-containing supplements, and education of military personnel on the use of these supplements. A brief review of some alternatives to caffeine is also provided.

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Information

Publisher
National Academies Press
Year
2001
eBook ISBN
9780309170307
Edition
0
Topic
Medicine

Table of contents

  1. COVER PAGE
  2. THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES
  3. COMMITTEE ON MILITARY NUTRITION RESEARCH
  4. FOOD AND NUTRITION BOARD
  5. Dedication
  6. Reviewers
  7. Preface
  8. Contents
  9. Executive Summary
  10. 1 Basic Concepts
  11. 2 Pharmacology of Caffeine
  12. 3 Efficacy of Caffeine
  13. 4 Safety of Caffeine Usage
  14. 5 Doses and Delivery Mechanisms
  15. 6 Special Considerations
  16. 7 Response to Military Questions, Conclusions, and Recommendations
  17. References
  18. Appendixes