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For many, coffee is more than just a morning beverage, but often the key to starting and getting through the day. However, if you're taking antibiotics, you might want to pause before grabbing that cup. A recent study indicates that caffeine may interfere with the pathways that enable antibiotics to function effectively.
Antibiotics are medications designed to combat bacterial infections. However, some of these drugs can alter how your body processes caffeine. Certain antibiotics may not interact well with substances like caffeine, potentially causing side effects or reducing the effectiveness of the medication when combined with coffee.
To investigate the interaction between caffeine and antibiotics, researchers conducted a systematic screening of 94 substances, including antibiotics, prescription medications, and food components. Their goal was to assess their effects on E. coli, a gut bacterium that can also cause infections. The study specifically examined how these substances influence the bacterial mechanisms that control the movement of drugs and nutrients into and out of bacterial cells.
The research revealed that when E. coli bacteria were exposed to caffeine, it triggered a protein regulator within the cell, setting off a succession that led the bacteria to close certain entry channels. These channels typically allow antibiotics to enter and eliminate the bacteria.
Notably, the effect was not consistent across all bacteria. Salmonella enterica, a pathogen closely related to E. coli, did not exhibit the same response to caffeine. This indicates that even among similar bacterial species, identical environmental triggers can produce varied reactions.
Conducted in a controlled laboratory setting, this study suggests that real-world results may vary and warrant further research. Nonetheless, the findings underscore the need to explore how common foods and drinks, like coffee, might affect the efficacy of medications.
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Systematic screen uncovers regulator contributions to chemical cues in Escherichia coli
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