Nighttime Caffeine Linked to Increased Impulsivity
EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, AUG 5 – Females show significantly higher caffeine-induced impulsivity than males, raising concerns for shift workers and military personnel relying on nighttime caffeine, researchers said.
- A UTEP study published in iScience reveals that nighttime caffeine consumption increases impulsive behavior in fruit flies.
- The research team investigated nighttime caffeine effects because caffeine is widely consumed, especially by shift workers and military personnel.
- Flies given caffeine at night showed reduced movement suppression and displayed reckless flying under normally aversive conditions, unlike daytime caffeine exposure.
- Females exhibited greater caffeine-induced impulsivity despite similar caffeine levels, with Professor Han noting other genetic or physiological factors likely cause this sensitivity.
- The findings suggest potential risks for nighttime caffeine consumers, especially women in health-related or military roles, and highlight the need for further mechanistic studies.
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Women who drink coffee at night may face higher risk of impulsive behaviour, study reveals
Love coffee at night? A new UTEP study warns nighttime caffeine may spark impulsive behaviour, especially in women. Experts say the findings raise concerns for shift workers, healthcare staff, and military personnel.
Nighttime Coffee Drinking May Increase Impulsivity In Women: Study
The findings could have negative implications for shift workers, health care, and military personnel who consume coffee at night, particularly females, said a team of biologists from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).
Study: Drinking coffee at night increases impulsive behavior
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- All coffee lovers may now consider staying away from coffee at night, as a recent study by the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) suggests that nighttime caffeine consumption can increase impulsive behavior, potentially leading to reckless actions. The study, published in iScience, was led by Erick Saldes, Ph.D., Paul Sabandal, Ph.D., and Kyung-An Han, Ph.D., according to UTEP in a news release. The team of UTEP biolo…
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