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How does coffee affect your brain? Shannon Odell is back to explain what happens to your brain when you drink that morning cup of coffee. Caffeine acts as an antagonist to adenosine receptors. Adenosine is a natural sedative in your brain. When a person drinks coffee, the caffeine prevents adenosine from working by keeping them alert. However, studies show that when adenosine receptors are knocked down in mice, scientists notice an increase in an anxiety phenotype, suggesting that caffeine has a direct correlation to anxiety.
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How does coffee affect your brain? Shannon Odell is back to explain what happens to your brain when you drink that morning cup of coffee. Caffeine acts as an antagonist to adenosine receptors. Adenosine is a natural sedative in your brain. When a person drinks coffee, the caffeine prevents adenosine from working by keeping them alert. However, studies show that when adenosine receptors are knocked down in mice, scientists notice an increase in an anxiety phenotype, suggesting that caffeine has a direct correlation to anxiety.
About Inverse
Inverse sparks curiosity about the future. We explore the science of anything, innovations that shape tomorrow, and ideas that stretch our minds. Our goal is to motivate the next generation to build a better world.
http://www.inverse.com
www.facebook.com/inverse
www.instagram.com/inverse
