According to a new study published in the journal Neuropsychopharma cology, it’s a myth that a cup of cof fee 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. Re searchers deprived each person of coffee for 16 hours before giving the participants either caffeine or a pla cebo. Each person then underwent a series of tasks to measure their at tentiveness, memory and vigilance. We don’t gain any advantage from consuming caffeine.
Does coffee really wake you up?
Dr. Daniel Thomas, DO, MS
Dr. Thomas is a dedicated and hard-working physician with a wealth of knowledge and experience. With a medical career spanning over 35 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 important 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 a week to reviewing the latest scientific literature and talking with leading scientists to uncover potentially promising treatments.