Caffeine reduces inflammation in fat tissue

This interesting paper published in the Journal of Physiology & Biochemistry describes how caffeine significantly reduced levels of TNF-alpha, a major pro-inflammatory cytokine (signalling molecule). Individuals with sympathetic nervous system ("fight or flight") hyperarousal have reason to avoid or minimize caffeine, but this and other studies that will be posted here show evidence for benefit under the right circumstances. From the paper: "Adipose tissue secretions play an important role in the development of obesity-related pathologies such as diabetes...Thus, caffeine, by decreasing TNFalpha expression, could improve adipose tissue inflammation during obesity."