So just why is this?
Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant, which means it makes you feel more awake and alert. That’s a good thing when it comes to early morning meetings and long drives late at night.
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, cataracts plague more than 24 million Americans aged 40 and older. And by the time Americans reach age 75, half have cataracts.
The good news is that caffeine may help. According to CaffeineInformer.com, caffeine may be able to prevent cataracts. That’s because researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine found that caffeine eye drops used in rats prevented cataract formation.
That said, actual caffeine consumption may not be a realistic measure in this respect. According to Caffeine Informer, this effort would take six cups of coffee to parallel the effects used in rats. Further research is needed to test this process in humans. So be on the lookout for what scientists discover next.
Did you know that caffeine can boost long-term memory? It’s true. According to Medical News Today, a study published in Nature Neuroscience found that caffeine may help in recalling details. The study involved 160 participants between the ages of 18 and 30 and focused on pictures. Subjects were asked to view pictures before and after consuming a 200 mg caffeine pill or a placebo. The next day, subjects were asked to look at a new set of pictures that contained both old and new images.