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(2015, November) Cognitive Performance and Mood Following Ingestion of a Theacrine-Containing Dietary Supplement, caffeine, or Placebo by Young Men and Women.

Gavura, S. (2011, September 15). Caffeine for ADHD.

A double-bind, placebo-controlled study evaluating the effects of caffeine and L-theanine both alone and in combination on cerebral blood flow, cognition and mood. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. Caffeine may have some effects similar to those of common ADHD medications.Īlthough the exact reason is unknown, reduced blood flow may help treat ADHD by reducing the activity of brain regions that are overactive, allowing them to better function and cooperate with the rest of the brain. Amphetamine medications used to treat ADHD also make blood vessels smaller. This reduced blood flow is why caffeine helps headaches. That means it makes blood vessels smaller and reduces blood flow.

Reduced blood flow to the brainĬaffeine is also a vasoconstrictor. People with ADHD should only use caffeine in the morning and should avoid consumption of coffee, tea, soda, or chocolate in the evening or late at night.

Sleep deprivation makes these symptoms worse in people with ADHD. Sleep deprivation can cause ADHD-like symptoms.

For example, people who have trouble sleeping can experience further sleep disturbances or insomnia due to caffeine. Sometimes the effect can be negative, however. This stimulation can cause a person to feel energized and not to feel the effects of fatigue as strongly. It stimulates the body’s central nervous system, and boosts the brain’s production of a neurochemical known as dopamine, which controls the ability to focus and maintain concentration.