January 2015 PMID 26074744

Caffeine: cognitive and physical performance enhancer or psychoactive drug?

Simone Cappelletti, Daria Piacentino, Gabriele Sani, Mariarosaria Aromatario

Mentions

76
Peak: 3 in Sep 2025
across 6 sources since Aug 2019

Extended reach

721,292
potential audience

Total likes

28,183

Video views

720,485

Mentions per month

Aug 2019 – Sep 2025

Where it's discussed

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  • YouTube7 videos
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a generally positive view of caffeine's role in boosting performance, with mentions of its potential to improve memory and neuroplasticity. The tone varies from supportive to cautious, as some posts acknowledge health considerations, illustrating moderate engagement with the research’s implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that caffeine can enhance cognitive and physical performance, highlighting its positive aspects.

InterestHigh interest

The topic has high interest, with posts mentioning nootropics, neuroplasticity, and health implications, indicating engagement with new research findings.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reference specific mechanisms like adenosine antagonism and neuroplasticity, showing a moderate level of detailed engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the article influences perceptions of caffeine's benefits and risks, potentially shaping opinions on its usage.

Abstract in brief

  • Caffeine is widely used to enhance concentration, memory, and physical performance, affecting both the cardiovascular system and central nervous system, which may have health implications.
  • The increasing abuse and dependence on caffeine can lead to intoxication, risking health and even life, with effects depending on individual factors and interactions with other substances.
  • The review explains caffeine's mechanisms, including adenosine antagonism and calcium mobilization, and highlights that toxic or lethal doses are relative, influenced by individual health, interactions, and metabolism.]

Top posts

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Charles Thomas Wild
@CharlesThomasW7 · X

Caffeine: Cognitive and physical performance enhancer ... APA PsycNET ... 2015 ... Caffeine: Cognitive and physical performance enhancer or psychoactive drug? ... Caffeine use is increasing worldwide. The underlying motivations

Sep 20, 2025 · 359 followers View post →
賢くない賢者@なじろえ
@Lynn_Bookstore · X

doi: 10.2174/1570159X13666141210215655. Erratum in: Curr Neuropharmacol. 2015;13(4):554. Daria, Piacentino [corrected to Piacentino, Daria]. PMID: 26074744; PMCID: PMC4462044.

Jun 15, 2024 · 190 followers View post →
賢くない賢者@なじろえ
@Lynn_Bookstore · X

[12]Cappelletti S, Piacentino D, Sani G, Aromatario M. Caffeine: cognitive and physical performance enhancer or psychoactive drug? Curr Neuropharmacol. 2015 Jan;13(1):71-88. https://t.co/TavzlekjHO

Jun 15, 2024 · 190 followers View post →
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@JasonYontz · X

Nootropic's such as 'Caffeine' can play a positive role in memory and neuroplasticity. https://t.co/JcIRIry6ya https://t.co/cm6ByHLta9

Sep 1, 2025 · 34 followers View post →
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@JasonYontz · X

Nootropic's such as 'Caffeine' can play a great role in memory and neuroplasticity. https://t.co/JcIRIry6ya https://t.co/lotMM3WbsB

Sep 1, 2025 · 34 followers View post →
Turdus Merula
@fedd_kolb · X

Caffeine: Cognitive and Physical Performance Enhancer or Psychoactive Drug? https://t.co/jNPjow3YS9

Dec 28, 2023 · 4 followers View post →

All mentions

Charles Thomas Wild
@CharlesThomasW7 · X

Caffeine: Cognitive and physical performance enhancer ... APA PsycNET ... 2015 ... Caffeine: Cognitive and physical performance enhancer or psychoactive drug? ... Caffeine use is increasing worldwide. The underlying motivations

Sep 20, 2025 · 359 followers View post →
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@JasonYontz · X

Nootropic's such as 'Caffeine' can play a positive role in memory and neuroplasticity. https://t.co/JcIRIry6ya https://t.co/cm6ByHLta9

Sep 1, 2025 · 34 followers View post →
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@JasonYontz · X

Nootropic's such as 'Caffeine' can play a great role in memory and neuroplasticity. https://t.co/JcIRIry6ya https://t.co/lotMM3WbsB

Sep 1, 2025 · 34 followers View post →
賢くない賢者@なじろえ
@Lynn_Bookstore · X

doi: 10.2174/1570159X13666141210215655. Erratum in: Curr Neuropharmacol. 2015;13(4):554. Daria, Piacentino [corrected to Piacentino, Daria]. PMID: 26074744; PMCID: PMC4462044.

Jun 15, 2024 · 190 followers View post →
賢くない賢者@なじろえ
@Lynn_Bookstore · X

[12]Cappelletti S, Piacentino D, Sani G, Aromatario M. Caffeine: cognitive and physical performance enhancer or psychoactive drug? Curr Neuropharmacol. 2015 Jan;13(1):71-88. https://t.co/TavzlekjHO

Jun 15, 2024 · 190 followers View post →
Turdus Merula
@fedd_kolb · X

Caffeine: Cognitive and Physical Performance Enhancer or Psychoactive Drug? https://t.co/jNPjow3YS9

Dec 28, 2023 · 4 followers View post →