Introduction It has been shown that caffeine promotes vigilance, attention, mood and arousal 5. The potential mechanisms of caffeine’s action include its role as an adenosine receptor antagonist that ...
“Caffeine blocks adenosine receptors which promote sleep, which then increases production of dopamine, noradrenaline and glutamate - these are all neurotransmitters that play a role in cognitive ...
Caffeine is a stimulating compound with direct effects on the central nervous system (CNS). 1 It primarily works as an adenosine antagonist by blocking adenosine receptors, which promote sleep and ...
We have been exploring the potential of the neuromodulator, adenosine, to reduce excessive dopamine signaling that contributes to the development and persistence of psychostimulant abuse. Dopamine’s ...
The potential benefits of caffeine are increased focus and reaction time, reduced perceived effort, and faster sprint performance. It blocks tiredness-causing adenosine from receptors in the brain.