301. The Neuroscience of Caffeine: Performance enhancing, Neuroprotective, and being more Alert
Do You F*cking Mind? · Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa - Neuroscientist and Mindset Coach
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Show Notes
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.
RECOMMENDATIONS
- 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 Molecular Sciences’
- Listen to Huberman Lab podcast from Andrew Huberman and his chats about Caffeine https://bit.ly/huberman-caffeine .
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CREDITS
Host: Alexis Fernandez
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
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