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 Green coffee bean:

Species (Family): Coffea arabica (Rubiaceae)
Part(s) Used: Seeds

Herbal adverse events:

Precautions:
-Caution is advised for persons with sensitive cardiovascular systems,
kidney diseases, hyperfunction of the thyroid gland, and certain psychic
disorders (anxiety disorders).
-A high intake of caffeine (1.5 g caffeine per day) can cause headaches,
diuresis, gastric distress, nervousness, vomiting, insomnia, anxiety, and
agitation.
-Caffeine can lead to psychic as well as physical dependency (Caffeinism).
Symptoms of withdrawal include headache and sleeping disorders
Pregnancy and lactation:
Pregnant women should not exceed a dosage of 300 mg per day (3 cups of
coffee spread out over the course of a day).
In case of Lactation: Infants whose nursing mothers consume beverages
containing caffeine could suffer from sleep disorders
Interaction with iron:
Coffee reduces the absorption of iron (due to polyphenolics present) thus,
may lead to the development of iron deficiency anaemia in pregnant
women, and reduce the levels of iron in breast milk. As a result, their
babies may also be iron Deficient. “Coffee is not generally considered to
be a suitable drink for babies and children”.

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