Caffeine

Herbal sweets to boost energy

31-Jul-2002

Four new herbal confectionery products have been launched by
Canadian company Kitsune Foods which are designed to help give
athletes an extra energy boost.

New labelling rules for caffeine, quinine

19-Jul-2002

The European Commission has established new rules governing the
labelling of caffeine and quinine in drinks and food in a bid to
protect consumers who might be prone to adverse reactions.

Bally Total Fitness, the US-based operator of health and fitness
clubs, has launched its own line of energy drinks under the Bally
Blast name. The product is the latest addition to Bally's range of
performance-enhancing products...

Regular coffee drinkers get weaker caffeine boost

16-Jul-2002

People who drink coffee on a regular basis may benefit from the
caffeine kick in the first cup of the day but do not experience the
extended stimulation of occasional drinkers, according to new
research from Canada.

Herbal drink joins energy drink range

24-Jun-2002

The Dr Enuf energy drink range has been extended with the addition
of a new herbal variant, Herbal Dr Enuf, a cherry-flavoured drink
containing ginseng and guarana.

Specialty tea market boosted by health benefit claims

10-May-2002

The widely-reported health benefits of tea consumption are driving
growth in the speciality tea market, especially among older
drinkers, according to new research from Seattle-based Sage Group.

Moderate caffeine intake deemed safe for pregnant women

18-Mar-2002

Despite previous warnings, the latest research suggests that
pregnant women can maintain a moderate caffeine intake without
raising the chances of low birth-weight.

Study finds caffeine intake destroys potential benefits of creatine supplement

15-Mar-2002

Caffeine negates the effects of the controversial sports
supplement, creatine, according to research carried out by
scientists from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, in Belgium.

EU introduces tighter labelling of caffeine

27-Feb-2002

Drinks with a high-caffeine content will have to be more clearly
labelled following changes introduced to EU labelling regulations,
the UK Food Standards Agency reports this week.

Caffeinated or decaf - either way, coffee's not good for you

11-Feb-2002

It's tough being a coffee drinker. New research has shown that even
small levels of caffeine can decrease insulin sensitivity in
healthy humans, but cutting out the caffeine altogether can have
other effects. A separate study...

Tea's phenol levels identified

01-Feb-2002

Researchers at the University of Leeds have published information
on the levels of phenols, catechins and caffeine found in the most
popular teas consumed in the UK.