In his editorial, Jack E. James, PhD, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Caffeine Research and Professor, Reykjavik University, Iceland and National University of Ireland, Galway, explores the "lethality of caffeine" and the proliferation of "the caffeinated environment,"
Dr. James draws attention to the "rising tide of concern expressed in the public media and scientific literature alike regarding the potential for caffeine-related harm." He notes that while some countries in Europe and Scandinavia have begun to take regulatory action, including sales restrictions and product labeling, the current "regulatory vacuum" in the United States "seems far from acceptable or prudent." A conversation is urgently needed to reach a consensus on a practical and effective framework for regulatory action.
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Journal of Caffeine Research: The International Multidisciplinary Journal of Caffeine Science is a quarterly journal published in print and online that covers the effects of caffeine on a wide range of diseases and conditions, including mood disorders, neurological disorders, cognitive performance, cardiovascular disease, and sports performance. The Journal explores all aspects of caffeine science including the biochemistry of caffeine; its actions on the human body; benefits, dangers, and contraindications;
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