Protective effect of low dose caffeine on psychological stress and cognitive function

Cakir Ö. , Ellek N., Salehin N., Hamamci R., Keles H., Kayali D. G. , ...More

PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR, vol.168, pp.1-10, 2017 (Journal Indexed in SCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 168
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2016.10.010
  • Title of Journal : PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
  • Page Numbers: pp.1-10
  • Keywords: Working memory, Oxidative damage, Acute stress, Chronic stress, Anxiety, NITRIC-OXIDE PRODUCTION, ACUTE RESTRAINT STRESS, OXIDATIVE STRESS, INDUCED ANXIETY, RATS, INFLAMMATION, ANTIOXIDANT, ADENOSINE, SYSTEM, DAMAGE

Abstract

Introduction: Caffeine is an adrenergic antagonist that enhances neuronal activity. Psychological stress depresses cognitive function.