Event Title
The Effects of Caffeine and Body Change.
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Grace Rossi
Major/Area of Research
Art Therapy
Description
The Effects of Caffeine and Body Change. Recent studies show that black coffee is good for controlling weight, dilating airways, and decreasing chronic fatigue. The purpose of this study was to test the relationship between different roasting level of coffee beans and body change. Mice were placed in a 2 bottle-choice cage; one bottle contained water while the 2nd bottle contained a type of coffee (light/ medium/ dark). Additionally a separate 4th group of mice will receive a 200mg caffeine/water solution.All mice were given same amount caffeine, which is about one cup of coffee. The solutions were given 5 times a week, and body weights were taken each day to check for any dehydration. Bottle weights and body weights of the mice were checked daily. Lastly, as a means of incentive to drink the coffee or caffeinated solutions, water bottles were removed from cages for 2-3 hours every morning. Although there was no significant difference in water consumption between the groups, there was a significant difference in amount of caffeine consumed by the different roasting groups with the dark roast group having the highest level of consumption over all 3 weeks. Finally, there was no significant change in body weights among all groups negating prior evidence of caffeine as a means for weight control.
The Effects of Caffeine and Body Change.
The Effects of Caffeine and Body Change. Recent studies show that black coffee is good for controlling weight, dilating airways, and decreasing chronic fatigue. The purpose of this study was to test the relationship between different roasting level of coffee beans and body change. Mice were placed in a 2 bottle-choice cage; one bottle contained water while the 2nd bottle contained a type of coffee (light/ medium/ dark). Additionally a separate 4th group of mice will receive a 200mg caffeine/water solution.All mice were given same amount caffeine, which is about one cup of coffee. The solutions were given 5 times a week, and body weights were taken each day to check for any dehydration. Bottle weights and body weights of the mice were checked daily. Lastly, as a means of incentive to drink the coffee or caffeinated solutions, water bottles were removed from cages for 2-3 hours every morning. Although there was no significant difference in water consumption between the groups, there was a significant difference in amount of caffeine consumed by the different roasting groups with the dark roast group having the highest level of consumption over all 3 weeks. Finally, there was no significant change in body weights among all groups negating prior evidence of caffeine as a means for weight control.