According to a new study published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, it’s a myth that a cup of coffee is needed to make your brain more alert in the morning. The study of 379 people showed regular coffee drinkers needed a hit of caffeine to bring them up to the same level of alertness as non-coffee drinkers. Researchers deprived each person of coffee for 16 hours before giving the participants either caffeine or a placebo. Each person then underwent a series of tasks to measure their attentiveness, memory and vigilance. We don’t gain any advantage from consuming caffeine.
Published September 22, 2014 by Dr. Daniel Thomas, DO, MS
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Dr. Daniel Thomas, DO, MS
Dr. Thomas is a dedicated and hard-working physician with a wealth of education, experience, and expertise. With a career spanning over thirty years, he has helped people worldwide by providing innovative solutions to improving and maintaining their health. His strength lies in his scientific curiosity, creative and analytical thinking, and practical application of groundbreaking biomedical research. Despite the demands of a full-time medical practice, to stay at the forefront and continuously improve the care of his patients, Dr. Thomas devotes 20-30 hours each week to reviewing the latest scientific literature to uncover potentially promising treatments. He can be reached at drthomas@healthyandstrong.com.