3,4-DA, 3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic acid, 3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic Acid, 2-Propenoic Acid, 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl), 3-(3,4-Dihydroxy Phenyl)-2-Propenoic Acid, 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)Propenoic Acid, 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacrylic Acid, 4-(2-Carboxyethenyl)-1,2-Dihydroxybenzene, 4-(2'-Carboxyvinyl)-1,2-Dihydroxybenzene, (2E)-3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-Propenoic Acid, Acide Caféique, Ácido Cafeico.
Caffeic acid is a chemical found in many plants and foods. Coffee is the primary source of caffeic acid in the human diet. However, it can be found in other food sources such as apples, artichoke, berries, and pears. Wine also contains a significant amount of caffeic acid.
Caffeic acid is used in supplements for boosting athletic performance, exercise-related fatigue, weight loss, cancer, HIV/AIDS, herpes, and other conditions.
How does work?
Caffeic acid is thought to have many effects in the body including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It might also affect the immune system in the body. Test tube studies show that it might decrease the growth of cancer cells and viruses. Animal studies show that it might have a mild stimulant effect and reduce fatigue related to exercise. The effects of caffeic acid when taken by people are not known.
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Athletic performance.
- Exercise-related fatigue.
- Weight loss.
- Cancer.
- HIV/AIDS.
- Herpes.
QUESTION
Next to red peppers, you can get the most vitamin C from ________________. See AnswerThere is not enough information to know if caffeic acid is safe when taken as a supplement. Caffeic acid is contained in many foods we eat, however, taking purified caffeic acid as a supplement has not been studied in people.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There is not enough information to know if caffeic acid when taken as a supplement is safe during pregnancy and breast feeding. It should be avoided.Insomnia. Caffeic acid might have a mild stimulating effect that could possibly worsen insomnia. However, this effect is modest and substantially less than caffeine.
Medications moved by pumps in cells (Organic Anion Transporter 1 (OAT1) Substrates)Interaction Rating: Moderate Be cautious with this combination.Talk with your health provider.
Some medications are moved by pumps in cells. Caffeic acid might change how these pumps work and increase how much medication stays in the body. In some cases this might result in an increased chance of having medication side effects.
Some of these medications include acyclovir (Zovirax), adefovir (Hepsera), cephalosporins, cidofovir (Vistide), cimetidine (Tagamet), ciprofloxacin (Cipro), furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), NSAIDs, oseltamivir (Tamiflu), pravastatin (Pravachol), probenecid, simvastatin (Zocor), and zidovudine (Retrovir).
Medications moved by pumps in cells (Organic Anion Transporter 3 (OAT3) Substrates)Interaction Rating: Moderate Be cautious with this combination.Talk with your health provider.
Some medications are moved by pumps in cells. Caffeic acid might change how these pumps work and increase how much medication stays in the body. In some cases this might result in an increased chance of having medication side effects.
Some of these medications include cephalosporins, famotidine (Pepcid), furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), methotrexate, NSAIDs, probenecid, and ranitidine (Zantac).
LevodopaInteraction Rating: Minor Be cautious with this combination.Talk with your health provider.
Caffeic acid might change the way the body breaks down and gets rid of levodopa. However, it's not known how important this possible interaction might be.
The appropriate dose of caffeic acid depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for caffeic acid. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).
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