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Analytical Approaches and Methods in Quality Control Procedures of Energy Food Drinks Containing Caffeine and Taurine
Katerina Atanasova Todorova,
Ivanka Petkova Pencheva
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1-1, January 2015
Pages:
1-8
Received:
11 October 2014
Accepted:
15 October 2014
Published:
12 November 2014
Abstract: Energy food drinks are carbonated drinks that contain large amounts of caffeine and sugar with additional ingredients, such as taurine, amino acids, vitamins and herbal stimulants as guarana. Their popularity among people especially adolescents continues to grow. The success of energy drink is related to their reputation of enhancing physical performances, driving ability when tired, cognitive functions, mental concentration level and reduced the reaction time. The expanded usage of energy food drinks set some problems between producers and consumers. The problems concern quality control questions, limitation of doses of biologically active caffeine and taurine, compatibility of ingredients, side effects. The present literature review analyses and generalized analytical approaches and methods in quality control procedures, their applications, restrictions and priorities.
Abstract: Energy food drinks are carbonated drinks that contain large amounts of caffeine and sugar with additional ingredients, such as taurine, amino acids, vitamins and herbal stimulants as guarana. Their popularity among people especially adolescents continues to grow. The success of energy drink is related to their reputation of enhancing physical perfo...
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Analytical Methods for Quality and Quantity Control of Energy Drinks and Food Supplements, Containing Amino Acids
Ivanov K.,
Ivanova S.,
Doncheva D.,
Georgieva M.,
Pankova S.,
Zlatkov B.,
Pencheva I.,
Papanov S.
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1-1, January 2015
Pages:
9-13
Received:
4 November 2014
Accepted:
6 November 2014
Published:
12 November 2014
Abstract: The need for analytical control of food supplements and “energy“ drinks containing amino acids is huge. In the literature there are describes various analytical techniques for their qualitative and quantitative analysis. Most pre¬ferred methods is HPLC because of its range, accuracy and speed. Despite the wide variety of methods, there isn’t coherent analytical system associated with the standardization of food additives containing amino acids.
Abstract: The need for analytical control of food supplements and “energy“ drinks containing amino acids is huge. In the literature there are describes various analytical techniques for their qualitative and quantitative analysis. Most pre¬ferred methods is HPLC because of its range, accuracy and speed. Despite the wide variety of methods, there isn’t cohere...
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Analytical Methods for Quality and Quantity Control of Food Supplements, Containing Caffeine
Papanov S.,
Pankova S.,
Ivanov K.,
Ivanova S.,
Doncheva D.,
Pencheva I.
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1-1, January 2015
Pages:
14-17
Received:
5 November 2014
Accepted:
7 November 2014
Published:
12 November 2014
Abstract: Many beverages such as soft drinks, coffee and tea contain the mild stimulant caffeine (C8H10N4O2). The caffeine content varies widely from about 100 μg/mL (100 ppm) in sodas to over 1000 μg/mL in certain types of coffee. For this reason the caffeine and the content in they need to be analyzed. A rapid and selective high-performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) method is developed for the separation and determination of caffeine.
Abstract: Many beverages such as soft drinks, coffee and tea contain the mild stimulant caffeine (C8H10N4O2). The caffeine content varies widely from about 100 μg/mL (100 ppm) in sodas to over 1000 μg/mL in certain types of coffee. For this reason the caffeine and the content in they need to be analyzed. A rapid and selective high-performance liquid chromato...
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Investigation of Some Pharmacological Effects of Caffeine and Taurine in Food Supplements
Dobrina D. Tsvetkova,
Radoslav C. Klisurov,
Stefka A. Pankova,
Branimir A. Zlatkov
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1-1, January 2015
Pages:
18-23
Received:
12 November 2014
Accepted:
24 November 2014
Published:
29 November 2014
Abstract: In modern times in all age groups energy supplements containing different amounts of Caffeine and Taurine are applied. Caffeine is purine alkaloid, which stimulates central nervous system action, enhances the strength and frequency of the cardiac contractions and increases the excretion of urine. Taurine is a sulfur containing amino acid, which possesses many fundamental biological roles including: effect on synaptic transmission in the central nervous system, cardiotropic action, antioxidant and anticonvulsant activity, improvement of energy processes, stimulation of reparative processes in tissues, protection of eyes cataract, decrease of cholesterol and stimulation of immune system. The combination of Caffeine and Taurine provide benefit due to obtaining synergism of pharmacological effects in increasing of physical activity, stimulation of brain action, cognition, memory and attention. In connection with the significant enlarging of the consumption of energy drinks, especially by children and young people in recent years the requirements for regulation and control of the labeling of these products in many countries are enlarged. In many food additives Caffeine and Taurine are added in not labeled high concentrations, which can provoke and increase their side effects. High consumption of Caffeine enhances its adverse effects on body: anxiety, headache, insomnia, nervousness, respiratory disorders, tachycardia, tremor, dehydration. In children the adverse reactions of Caffeine in much lower doses than adults are occurred. In high concentrations Taurine has adverse effects on brain activity and can induce psoriasis. The result of combination of Caffeine and Taurine is associated with increased diuretic effect and loss of water and salts from the body, especially in children and young people. Because of these facts the quality and quantity control of included compounds in food supplements is important for their health safety.
Abstract: In modern times in all age groups energy supplements containing different amounts of Caffeine and Taurine are applied. Caffeine is purine alkaloid, which stimulates central nervous system action, enhances the strength and frequency of the cardiac contractions and increases the excretion of urine. Taurine is a sulfur containing amino acid, which pos...
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Pharmacological Value of Caffeine, Taurine and Arginine in Nutritional Supplements and their Relation to Well Known Socially Important Diseases
Yotova Maya,
Kaloyanov Kaloyan,
Donchev Petar,
Pencheva Ivanka
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1-1, January 2015
Pages:
24-29
Received:
3 December 2014
Accepted:
4 December 2014
Published:
30 December 2014
Abstract: Caffeine, Taurine and Arginine are one of the most widely used supplements from people of all ages. There are lot of controversial information about their proper use and effects and side effects. Our goal is to determine the reasonable boundaries of using these supplements in healthy people and more important in people with socially important diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes and dementia.
Abstract: Caffeine, Taurine and Arginine are one of the most widely used supplements from people of all ages. There are lot of controversial information about their proper use and effects and side effects. Our goal is to determine the reasonable boundaries of using these supplements in healthy people and more important in people with socially important disea...
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Review of Regulatory Requirements for the Safety Monitoring of Food Supplements and OTC Medicines, Containing Caffeine and/or Taurine Extracts Derived from Plants
Svetoslav Stoev,
Konstantin Kalaidjiev,
Hristina Lebanova,
Ilko Getov
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1-1, January 2015
Pages:
30-34
Received:
23 January 2015
Accepted:
23 January 2015
Published:
5 March 2015
Abstract: Globally there is an increasing popularity and constantly growing use of dietary and food supplements, energy drinks and medicines containing Caffeine and/or Taurine herbal extracts. The problems of the existing pharmacovigilance system are associated with the specifications of plant products and food additives: their different regulatory status in the country of origin and the different requirements for them; complex and heterogeneous in chemical composition; problems with the classification and identification of the botanical origin of the plants; tendency of growing number of patients who use treatment with herbal products and consume energy drinks; very low rate of reporting of side effects and adverse reactions. Among the challenges for the system of safety monitoring of medicines and food supplements containing plant extracts are solving the problems associated with the nomenclature used in herbal substances, ensuring quality and control; issues related to consumers; issues related to the identification of side effects and adverse reactions. The growing use of energy drinks and Caffeine containing products will inevitably lead to the need for brief and strictly regulated monitoring methodology for safety surveillance of plant products and risk reducing measures, regardless of their status as medicinal products or food supplements.
Abstract: Globally there is an increasing popularity and constantly growing use of dietary and food supplements, energy drinks and medicines containing Caffeine and/or Taurine herbal extracts. The problems of the existing pharmacovigilance system are associated with the specifications of plant products and food additives: their different regulatory status in...
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