The effects of caffeine on pancreatic diseases: the known and possible mechanisms.

Caffeine, a controversial substance, was once known to be addictive and harmful. In recent years, new effects of caffeine on the human body have been confirmed. Recent research over the past few decades has shown the potential of caffeine in treating pancreas-related diseases. This review aims to analyze the known and possible mechanisms of caffeine on pancreatic diseases and provides an overview of the current research status regarding the correlation between caffeine and pancreatic disease, while enhancing our understanding of their relationship.