The Toxicity of Caffein

John Benjamin Rieger

ISBN 13: 9791041985968

Published by Culturea Feb 2024, 2024

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -'The Toxicity of Caffein: An Experimental Study on Different Species of Animals' by William Salant and John Benjamin Rieger is a scientific work that investigates the effects of caffeine on various animal species through experimental studies. The authors explore the toxicity levels of caffeine by subjecting different animals to controlled doses, aiming to understand the impact on physiological and behavioral aspects.This comprehensive study likely includes insights into caffeine's influence on factors such as metabolism, central nervous system activity, and potential adverse effects. Salant and Rieger's work contributes to the scientific understanding of caffeine's effects beyond human consumption, shedding light on how this common stimulant interacts with diverse biological systems.'The Toxicity of Caffein' serves as a valuable resource for researchers, pharmacologists, and anyone interested in the biochemical and physiological responses to caffeine across different animal species. The experimental approach and findings presented in the study provide a basis for further exploration into the broader implications of caffeine consumption. 186 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Toxicity of Caffein
• Publisher: Culturea Feb 2024
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9791041985968
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 170H x 14D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 170 millimeters height by 14 millimeters depth
• Weight: 334 grams

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The study "The Toxicity of Caffein: An Experimental Study on Different Species of Animals" by William Salant and John Benjamin Rieger explores the effects of caffein on various animal species, including rabbits, guinea pigs, cats, and dogs. The research aims to determine the minimum toxic and lethal doses of caffein when administered through different methods such as subcutaneous, oral, intramuscular, and intravenous injections. The study highlights the variability in response to caffein across different species and even within the same species, influenced by factors such as diet, race, and individual health conditions. For instance, Belgian hares demonstrated greater resistance to caffein compared to other rabbit varieties. The experiments revealed that approximately 150 mg of caffein per kilogram is the minimum dose that produces symptoms of nervous irritability in rabbits when injected subcutaneously. However, doses around 200 mg per kilogram were often fatal, especially in non-Belgian hare rabbits. The study also notes that diet, such as feeding carrots instead of oats, did not significantly alter the toxicity of caffein, suggesting that genetic factors might play a more prominent role. The research underscores the importance of considering species-specific responses and individual variability when assessing the toxicity of substances like caffein.