Document Type
Poster Presentation
Publication Date
4-18-2025
Year of Award
2025
Date Assignment Submitted
2025
Abstract
In the Organic Chemistry I laboratory, caffeine was extracted from tea using dichloromethane. This experiment sparked an interest in exploring the effects of caffeine consumption on the learning process. Caffeine, a widely consumed psychoactive substance found in various consumer products and medications, exerts significant physiological effects on the central nervous system (Khalique Ahmed & Ahmad, 2023). While it is often perceived to enhance cognitive performance, its primary action is the temporary alleviation of caffeine withdrawal symptoms (Kalumuck, 2019; Thau and Sharma, 2020),creating a misleading sense of improved function. Due to its structural similarity to adenosine and its high hydrophobicity and lipophilicity, caffeine efficiently crosses the blood-brain barrier, influencing neurotransmitter activity and disrupting neurochemical balance (Willson, 2018). These alterations can impact key cognitive processes, including memory, attention, sleep, mood, and overall brain health. When consumed in excess, particularly by young children during critical developmental stages, caffeine may impair cognitive function and hinder learning. This article presents a comprehensive review of current research on caffeine’s neurological effects, emphasizing its implications for student performance and cognitive development.
Publisher
Lynn University
Conference/Symposium
Lynn University Student Research Symposium
Contest
Poster Presentation: Natural Sciences category
City/State
Boca Raton, FL
Department
College of Arts and Sciences
Instructor
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Khalique Ahmed
Recommended Citation
Rhee-Osorio, K., Parke, C., Ahmed, K., & Galindez, A. (2025, April 18). How does caffeine affect your learning? [Poster presentation]. Lynn University Student Research Symposium, Boca Raton, FL, United States.
