Question 1

can the liver get damaged when metabolizing caffeine?

Accepted Answer

Of course not: Caffeine is the world's most popular rx and one of the safest. There's be lots of liver patients if it was a liver poison.

Question 2

can caffeine damage the liver in the same way alcohol does?

Accepted Answer

No: Caffeine is the world's most popular drug, and despite enormous efforts to find health risks beyond what's generally known (nervousness, mild withdrawal) it seems amazingly safe. I would ignore anything you hear from a cult about 'the horrible dangers of coffee.'.

Question 3

is it bad for your liver to drink caffeine after exercise?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful : Assuming you have no liver problems, caffeine after exercise in moderate amounts should be fine. I would not recommend over 150 mg. Caffeine is thought by many to be a diuretic and after exercise, rehydration is important. Thus, I would recommend the addition of noncaffeinated beverages after exercise.

Question 4

does caffeine consumption stress the liver in any way?

Accepted Answer

Not at normal doses: No more than any other compound that must be demethylated and oxidized.  Some people are deficient in a liver enzyme cyp1a2 that renders them more susceptible to the effects of caffeine.

Question 5

ex heavy drinker. had liver pains for 8 months. still ongoing. noticed caffeine triggers the pain ? why is this ? quit drinking

Accepted Answer

Cirrhosis: Heavy drinking can cause the liver to swell. As the swelling presses on certain internal tissues it can cause pain. You need a good physical exam, some blood work to determine liver functions and possibly an ultrasound of the liver. You might also have some gall bladder issues which can cause pain. Go see a physician soon.

Question 6

is fibrosure test accurate? caffeine breath test? -liver damage. fibrosure you can get tests done and send to company for results - not in us though?

Accepted Answer

Fibrospect/Fibrosure: It is a surrogate test for determination of scar tissue in the liver (fibrosis). Tests are processed in the United States. They reliable at both end of the spectrum. If low means little or no fibrosis in the liver and if high, there is already cirrhosis of the liver. The in-bnetween values are harder to precise and a liver biopsyu may still be needed.

Question 7

i was told by doctor to stop taking caffeine tablets because it's hurt my liver function. can i drink coffee and be ok?

Accepted Answer

Bad idea: Whether it is caffeine as a tablet or in coffee, they will both act the same in your body and do the same harm.The same for chocolate, stiff tea & caffeinated sodas.

Question 8

i drink caffeine daily a lot.. i'm 20. can this play a potential role in why my asl was 270 and ast was 235. us of liver unremarkable. dr will retest ?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Caffeine does not cause elevations in liver enzymes. Do you drink alcohol or consume large amounts of acetaminophen? Any supplementals? These may be a cause. Your physician will likely repeat these tests even with normal ultrasound. Fluconazole use should also be evaluated as it can cause these elevations.

Question 9

if a half of cup of coffee were to spill on you how much caffeine would your body absorb and if you had any liver kidney or intestinal problems would that affect anything?

Accepted Answer

: Caffeine will not be absorbed through your skin.

Question 10

took 1 painaid for headache.(110mg acetaminophen-162mg aspirin-33mg caffeine-152mg salicylamide). had 6 cocktails after. concerned about liver damage?

Accepted Answer

Cocktails: I'd be more worried about the 6 cocktails ... Especially if that's a regular occurrence.  If so, talk to a psychiatrist or psychologist about how you might cut down.  1 tablet would not cause irreversible damage.  Hope that helps!

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Can the liver get damaged when metabolizing caffeine?

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Can caffeine damage the liver in the same way alcohol does?

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Is it bad for your liver to drink caffeine after exercise?

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Does caffeine consumption stress the liver in any way?

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Ex heavy drinker. had liver pains for 8 months. still ongoing. noticed caffeine triggers the pain ? why is this ? quit drinking

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Is fibrosure test accurate? caffeine breath test? -liver damage. fibrosure you can get tests done and send to company for results - not in us though?

A member asked:

I was told by doctor to stop taking caffeine tablets because it's hurt my liver function. can i drink coffee and be ok?

A member asked:

I drink caffeine daily a lot.. i'm 20. can this play a potential role in why my asl was 270 and ast was 235. us of liver unremarkable. dr will retest ?

A member asked:

If a half of cup of coffee were to spill on you how much caffeine would your body absorb and if you had any liver kidney or intestinal problems would that affect anything?

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Took 1 painaid for headache.(110mg acetaminophen-162mg aspirin-33mg caffeine-152mg salicylamide). had 6 cocktails after. concerned about liver damage?

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