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Caffeine and Blood Pressure: Genetic Components

Caffeine is though to produce a pharmacological action by antagonising adenosine receptors. In addition, caffeine can inhibit phosphodiesterase, which increases cellular cyclic AMP and causes a subsequent stimulation of the catecholamine hormonal system. The result of these interactions is a … Continue reading

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