Effects of caffeine on neurobehavior in different age groups

Abstract

Caffeine is present in a variety of functional beverages, soft drinks, and teas, as well as coffee. At various ages, the body experiences varied advantages and downsides from caffeine use. In this research, a study of caffeine intake in three age groups found that: in adolescence, caffeine primarily affects brain development and sleep in children, and excessive caffeine intake can slow down brain development and thus affect cognitive behavior in adulthood, which is weaker than normal; in adulthood, caffeine intake can maintain energy at work and reduce the perception of fatigue, but the study also found that in adolescence, caffeine primarily affects brain development and sleep in children, and excessive caffeine intake can slow down However, studies have also shown that excessive caffeine consumption in adulthood can impair human function in old age; in old age, many studies have shown that continuous caffeine consumption can help prevent certain cognitive behavioral disorders and delay the onset of Parkinson's disease and type 2 diabetes.