Does coffee increase BDNF?

Drinking coffee is another great way to increase BDNF levels. Research shows that caffeine protects brain cells and lowers the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases. In one study, researchers found that caffeine significantly reduced age-related impairments in memory by increasing BDNF levels (90).

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Is tea a drug?

It's not your grandmothers tea. It's a dangerous drug and it's gaining popularity in northern Michigan. People are using something called tea, an over-the-counter drug labeled as incense, but it's really leaves soaked in acetone, like nail polish remover. Popular largely due to the fact it's legal. What was caffeine originally used for? Caffeine has been used as a medicinal and recreational drug since before recorded history, by consumption of caffeine bearing plants. However, the discovery of the chemical did not occur until a young physician called Friedlieb Ferdinand Runge isolated and purified the white crystalline substance in 1819.

Also, what does caffeine do to your body?

Caffeine is a stimulant, which means it increases activity in your brain and nervous system. It also increases the circulation of chemicals such as cortisol and adrenaline in the body. In small doses, caffeine can make you feel refreshed and focused.