Caffeine Use in Huntington's Disease: A Single Center Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anecdotal evidence suggests paradoxical caffeine overuse in individuals with Huntington's disease (HD). A small retrospective study associated caffeine intake over 190 grams daily to earlier onset of HD symptoms. However, specific data on consumption habits is limited. This study aims to gather pilot data on caffeine use in people with HD, exploring motivations and consequences.

Methods

Thirty adults with HD completed a survey on daily caffeine intake, its impact on symptoms, and consumption motivations through multiple-choice and open-ended questions. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze findings and compare them to general population data.

Results

Caffeine intake ranged from 0 to 1400.4 mg/day, with a median of 273.2 mg/day and a mean of 382.5 mg/d

SUBMITTER: Adrissi J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11488189 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature