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Coffee stimulates brain activity across the board whereas ADD treatments such as Ritalin and Adderall target just the specific parts of the brain used in learni
by awolf 17y ago
Coffee stimulates brain activity across the board whereas ADD treatments such as Ritalin and Adderall target just the specific parts of the brain used in learning and for concentration.
So does juicing your entire brain increase concentration? My money is on no. It just gives a good energized feeling and the illusion of being more focused.
Drink coffee because you enjoy it not as a productivity hack.
- jamesbritt 17y ago"Ritalin and Adderall target just the specific parts of the brain used in learning and for concentration." Ritalin (methylphenidate) boosts dopamine; Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamin) ups the level of dopamine and norepinephrine. Caffeine effects levels of adenosine and dopamine. There is nothing targeted about this, nor do the chemicals only work on select parts of the brain. Now, perhaps for certain practical effects, boosts in dopamine and norepinephrine are better than reducing adenosine and boosting adrenaline. But brain chemistry is complex, and it's simplistic to think of any of these things as specifically targeted to parts of the brain used for specific tasks or behavior.
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- awolf 17y agoMy understanding is that Adderall amplifies brain activity in whatever part of the brain you are using. Coffee just stimulates everything. Of course that's a major simplification, but this is what I mean by "targetted".
- jamesbritt 17y agoAt what point are you not using your entire brain?