The Claim
Caffeine supplementation in healthy young adult males during early morning hours (07:00h) is associated with altered cognitive performance as assessed by the Stroop test compared to no supplementation, suggesting an effect on attention and executive function in the morning.
What the research says
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In healthy young adult males, consuming caffeine at 7:00 a.m. is associated with measurable changes in attention and executive function during the Stroop test compared to not consuming caffeine.
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Caffeine supplementation in healthy young adult males during early morning hours (07:00h) is associated with altered cognitive performance, as assessed by the Stroop test, compared to no supplementation, suggesting a potential effect on attention and executive function in the morning.
Caffeine stops a natural brain chemical from slowing down nerve cells in the area that controls focus and decision-making. This lets the nerve cells fire faster, improving the brain's ability to ignore distractions and respond correctly to conflicting information.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Effects of caffeine on early morning physical and cognitive performance
This study gave young men caffeine in the morning and tested their focus and mental control using a color-word test called the Stroop test. It found that caffeine changed how they did on the test compared to when they didn’t take caffeine.
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