Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Caffeine: A Brain Booster

Several studies indicated caffeine’s potential in “Therapeutic Opportunities for Caffeine in Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases.” It is a collection of researches that tackled the benefits of caffeine in multiple perspectives.

Caffeine, in a series of epidemiological studies, is instrumental in preventing motor dysfunction similar to Parkinson’s disease. In addition, moderate consumption of caffeine reverses the effect of cognitive decline because of age and also Alzheimer’s Disease by preventing memory loss and neurodegeneration. It targets a particular adenosine A2A receptor to do this. It normalize brain functioning and reduce amyloid beta production.

The said research collection is a compilation of original researches from international experts and funded by Associação Industrial e Comercial do Café with editors from the University of Lisbon and University of Coimbra, in Portugal. Coffee has been known for its anti-oxidant properties but it is only recently that caffeine is being appreciated for its remarkable effects on the brain.

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