How Does Caffeine Affect The Brain

[Toasty]

I start the day with a cup of coffee. If i don't i get a pretty bad headache. Does drinking coffee affect your brain? I'm wondering if i get off this addiction will my brain function better?

Edited February 23, 2016 by Toasty

[Anicko]

If you only drink one cup of coffee chances are you've got nothing to worry about. If you follow that up with a bunch of caffeinated soda or something, maybe you should reconsider. 

Society likes to hate on caffeine. It's a safe substance and it makes you feel good (and makes you alert and more aware). If you are keeping in doses your body can handle, let the worry go. Your body will tell you to stop if you go overboard. Listen to your body, be wary what even an "expert" has to say.  

[Toasty]

@Anicko I'm not worried about harming my body,  I'm just wondering if i didnt drink coffee would i actually be more alert and be able to focus. Maybe it's a myth that coffee makes you more aware. I'm going to try eliminate coffee from my diet and see what happens