Mocha

Mocha (Medicine)

Mocha (pronunciation: /ˈmoʊkə/) is not a term directly related to the field of medicine. It is primarily known as a type of coffee bean, which is named after the port of Mocha in Yemen, where the beans were originally exported. However, in a broader context, the term can be related to the effects of caffeine, a primary component of coffee, on human health.

Etymology

The term "Mocha" originated from the city of Mocha, Yemen, which was one of the centers of early coffee trade.

Caffeine and Health

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant of the methylxanthine class. It is the world's most widely consumed psychoactive drug. Caffeine can have both positive and negative health effects. It can treat and prevent the premature infant breathing disorders bronchopulmonary dysplasia of prematurity and apnea of prematurity. Caffeine citrate is on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It may confer a modest protective effect against some diseases, including Parkinson's disease. Some people experience insomnia or sleep disruption if they consume caffeine, especially during the evening hours, but others show little disturbance. Evidence of a risk during pregnancy is equivocal; some authorities recommend that pregnant women limit consumption to the equivalent of two cups of coffee per day or less.

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