Recent Caffeine Drinking Associates with Cognitive Function in the UK Biobank.

ABSTRACT: Clinical evidence points to the premise that caffeine may benefit cognition, but whether these findings extend to real life settings and amidst factors that impact caffeine metabolism is unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of recent caffeine drinking on cognitive ability while additionally accounting for lifestyle and genetic factors that impact caffeine metabolism. We included up to 434,900 UK Biobank participants aged 37-73 years, recruited in 2006-2010, who provided biological samples and completed touchscreen questionnaires regarding sociodemographic factors, medical history, lifestyle, and diet. Recent caffeine drinking (yes/no in the last hour) was recorded during a physical assessment. Participants completed at least one of four self-administered cognitive f

SUBMITTER: Cornelis MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7399821 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature