Abstrakt
It was assumed that the temperature at which caffeine is consumed may cause changes in the
mechanical and morphological properties of bones and affect the bone metabolism of pregnant female.
The aim of the study was to assess the effect of caffeine used at different temperatures on selected
morphological and mechanical properties of the femur as well as biochemical indicators of bone formation
in female rats in pregnancy. It was use test solution at the temperature 10, 25 and 45ºC from 8 to 21 day
during pregnancy, once a day. It was found that the temperature of administrated caffeine may have an
effect on changing the morphometric properties and on the bone metabolism of pregnant female rats.
The application of caffeine solution, was administrated at 10ºC caused the most constrained growth of the
femur and weakened resistance to load, and caused increased susceptibility to cracks. Analysis of bone
metabolism indicators showed that caffeine administered in the form of a solution at 10ºC and 25ºC
caused the most negativity effects for bone formation and bone turnover indicators. The administration of
caffeine at 10ºC causes the largest negative changes in bone morphological and strength indicators and
hasn’t a beneficial effect on the bone metabolism of pregnant female rats