Coffee is part of our daily life; it is the most commonly used commodity, with an estimated 1 billion consumers worldwide. A cup of coffee, be it an Espresso, Cappuccino, or Americano, in the morning is a must for most of us in order to get going. Indeed, caffeine, a main ingredient of coffee besides hundreds of others, has many rapid and positive actions on the brain, i.e. it enhances alertness, fosters concentration, and improves mood and
well-being. As the ingredients of coffee rapidly enter the brain and interfere with adenosine and its various receptors, it is not surprising that it has been shown that it reduces the risk of depression, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.

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