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| Jul 14, 2005 5:22 pm |
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Why does coffee work so well? |
Stephanie Frank
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I've been reading the posts here with great respect and enthusiasm because it seems we all have had the same struggles through school, staying focused, etc.
Why does caffeine work so well on an ADD brain? Well, ADD is basically the result of a slow uptake on certain neurotransmitters in the brain. We can hyperfocus for hours or days without food or person care on something we are interested in, and lose interest quickly in subjects that we are not interested in. (and wander when we are writing sentences)...
But back to coffee - the caffeine acts as a stimulant, as do many ADD drugs, which in turn cause the neurotransmitters to work more efficiently. This in turn gives us a temporary ability to focus.
Sugar can be a killer. I know that if I have bowl of ice cream at night, my morning is shot. So watch your diet and your focus can improve.
Stephanie Frank
Author, The Accidental Millionaire
http://www.AccidentalMillionaire.com
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