301. The Neuroscience of Caffeine: Performance enhancing, Neuroprotective, and being more Alert
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Exploring the Effects of Caffeine on the Brain
This chapter delves into the detailed explanation of how caffeine works in the brain by competing with adenosine for binding sites, thus preventing sleepiness and promoting alertness. It explains the molecular structure similarities and differences between caffeine and adenosine, highlighting how caffeine acts as a receptor antagonist to keep the individual awake. The discussion also touches on individual differences in caffeine tolerance and its duration of effects.
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