What does the CYP1A2 gene do?  CYP1A2 codes for the production of 21-hydroxylase, which is part of the cytochrome P450 family of enzymes. This family of enzymes is quite important as it is a part of many processes, that include breaking down drugs, production of cholesterol, hormones, and fats. The adrenal glands secrete the enzyme, […]

Caffeine acts as a stimulant of the Central Nervous System (CNS), causing increased alertness. It is the world's most widely consumed legal psychoactive drug. Caffeine offers a range of benefits from something as small as over an afternoon slump to reducing the risk of some serious health conditions like heart diseases. Some common food sources […]

It is hard to believe that caffeine, a stimulant that holds popularity in battling fatigue and improving creativity, can do any harm. 1. Caffeine Sensitivity Caffeine sensitivity is a term that describes the efficiency of the human body to process caffeine and to metabolize it. We have all heard of co-workers who drink 6 cups of […]