Effects of caffeine on development and behavior in infancy and childhood: a review of the published literature

The Medline literature on the behavioral effects of caffeine in infants and children are reviewed. There has been little recent work in this area. Generally, caffeine is well tolerated in usual dietary amounts, and there is evidence that individuals differ in their susceptibility to caffeine-related...

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Published in:Food and chemical toxicology 2002-09, Vol.40 (9), p.1235-1242
Main Authors: Castellanos, F.X, Rapoport, J.L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Caffeine - pharmacology
Central nervous system stimulants
Central Nervous System Stimulants - pharmacology
Child
Child Behavior - drug effects
Child Development - drug effects
Child, Preschool
Coffee
Disruptive behavior disorders
Fetal development
Humans
Hyperkinesis - psychology
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Vigilance
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Summary:The Medline literature on the behavioral effects of caffeine in infants and children are reviewed. There has been little recent work in this area. Generally, caffeine is well tolerated in usual dietary amounts, and there is evidence that individuals differ in their susceptibility to caffeine-related adverse effects, which in turn may influence their consumption. Overall, the effects of caffeine in children seem to be modest and typically innocuous.
ISSN:0278-6915
1873-6351
DOI:10.1016/S0278-6915(02)00097-2