#caffeine

#caffeine

Researchers used data from two health studies to track the caffeine-drinking habits of more than 130,000 people over four decades. They found that drinking 2-3 cups of coffee or 1-2 cups of tea a day was associated with the greatest reductions in rate of cognitive decline, a result that held true even in people with a genetic variant called APOE4, which is associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Hanka noted that, in the trial, participants who microdosed LSD showed "elevations in mood, energy, feelings of social connectivity, creativity, enhanced wellbeing, reduced irritability and anger." Where things didn't measure up to the company's expectations came in one very specific department: microdosing, he wrote, "is not more effective than placebo in treating Major Depressive Disorder."

That's what the viral "10-3-2-1-0" sleep hack is all about. It suggests you should stop drinking caffeine 10 hours before you plan to go to bed. It also recommends that you should stop eating three hours before bed, banish work-related thoughts two hours before bed, and ditch screens an hour before bed. If you do all of that, you should be able to hit snooze zero times in the morning: 10-3-2-1-0.

A new study from researchers in Germany found that caffeine from coffee and other sources can reduce the effectiveness of certain antibiotics against harmful bacteria. Scientists at the Universities of Tübingen and Würzburg discovered that caffeine triggers a complex chain reaction in E. coli bacteria that makes them less susceptible to antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, a commonly prescribed fluoroquinolone used to treat urinary tract infections, pneumonia and many other bacterial infections.

Caffeine potentially taps into the body’s mechanisms for managing stress, energy, and aging through a key enzyme known as AMPK, which regulates energy balance.

Nespresso's Virtuo pods generally contain more caffeine than Original pods, with Virtuo offering 170 to 200 milligrams compared to Original's 110mg to 140mg.

Hojicha is created from bancha leaves, a lower-grade leaf that some people prefer for its milder taste after roasting, resulting in a smoky and sweet flavor.

Candy may contain caffeine mainly due to chocolate and coffee ingredients, but its levels are generally much lower compared to coffee drinks.

Caffeine acts as a vasoconstrictor-meaning it narrows blood vessels, which helps counter the dilation that occurs during a migraine.

Starbucks' Frappuccinos contain a unique, powdered coffee called Frappuccino Roast, blended with syrups and ice, making them enjoyable even for non-coffee drinkers.

Brewing an entire pot of coffee in the morning ensures that you'll have enough for a cup every few hours, but using leftovers could be one of the mistakes.