301. The Neuroscience of Caffeine: Performance enhancing, Neuroprotective, and being more Alert
In this episode we dive deep into the science behind Caffeine, the psychoactive substance found in coffee, tea, gels and other products. I chat about what it does to the brain, how it keeps you awake, why it’s a performance enhancer. Plus I explore how it interacts with dopamine within the brain to increase alertness as well as dopamine signalling in the brain.
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Read ‘Caffeine: Cognitive and Physical Performance Enhancer or Psychoactive Drug?’ from Current Neuropharmacology
Read ‘Neuroprotective Effects of Coffee Bioactive Compounds: A Review’ from International Journal of…
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