Rauf Mohammed Qasim, Sharma Liyah, Essiet Edidiong, Elhassan Osman, Fahim Renad, Irem-Oko Francis, Sreedharan Jayadevan
Trauma and Orthopaedics, The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, GBR.
Emergency Medicine, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, GBR.
Cureus. 2025 Jun 17;17(6):e86215. doi: 10.7759/cureus.86215. eCollection 2025 Jun.
Caffeine is widely recognized as the most commonly consumed psychoactive substance globally. This review critically evaluates the physiological, psychological, and societal aspects of caffeine consumption, including the influence of media and evolving global consumption patterns. Key areas of focus include caffeine's potential cognitive and physical effects, such as influences on memory, mood, and physical performance, alongside commonly discussed concerns such as dependence, sleep disturbances, and cardiovascular implications. The review explores how high levels of caffeine intake may lead to adverse health outcomes and considers the influence of media and advertising in shaping consumption behaviors, especially amongst younger populations and in rapidly developing regions. The review highlights the role of media in normalizing caffeine use and its potential impact on consumer behavior. The implications of these trends suggest a pressing need for further research into the long-term health consequences of caffeine consumption and for public health strategies that address the risks of overconsumption, particularly in high-risk demographics.
咖啡因被广泛认为是全球最常摄入的精神活性物质。本综述批判性地评估了咖啡因摄入的生理、心理和社会层面，包括媒体的影响以及不断演变的全球消费模式。重点关注的关键领域包括咖啡因潜在的认知和身体影响，如对记忆、情绪和身体表现的影响，以及诸如依赖、睡眠障碍和心血管影响等常见讨论话题。该综述探讨了高剂量咖啡因摄入如何可能导致不良健康后果，并考虑了媒体和广告在塑造消费行为方面的影响，特别是在年轻人群体和快速发展地区。该综述强调了媒体在使咖啡因使用常态化方面的作用及其对消费者行为的潜在影响。这些趋势的影响表明，迫切需要进一步研究咖啡因摄入的长期健康后果，并制定应对过度消费风险的公共卫生策略，特别是在高风险人群中。
