Posted by Quintal on September 28, 2007, at 14:21:06
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Caffeine Plus Acetaminophen May Damage Liver
A mix of acetaminophen and caffeine may cause liver damage, especially in heavy caffeine drinkers, according to a study conducted at the University of Washington, Seattle. Researchers have found that caffeine can triple the amount of a toxic byproduct of acetaminophen, N-acetyl-p-benzoquinoneimine (NAPQI), an enzyme produced while breaking down the medication. The enzyme is also responsible for liver damage and failure in most toxic alcohol-acetaminophen interactions.
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