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Memory functions and focussed attention in middle-aged and elderly subjects are unaffected by a low, acute dose of caffeine.

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: The putative beneficial effects of caffeine on cognitive performance may vary between ages. The acute cognitive effects of 100 g caffeine on memory functions and focussed attention were investigated in sixteen middle-aged (45-60 years) and fourteen elderly (60-75 years) healthy men and women according to a cross-over design. Caffeine did not affect short-term memory span or speed, long-term memory retrieval functions or focussed attention. It is proposed that in middle-aged and elderly subjects cognitive effects may occur predominantly at higher caffeine dosages.

Source: PubMed

Authors: J A J Schmitt, E Hogervorst, E F P M Vuurman, J Jolles, W J Riedel

Institution: Maastricht University

Language: English

Topic: Coffee research and impacts

Subfield: Pharmacology (medical)

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1594181535

FWCI: 0.772

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