Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Caffeine can Delay Brain Development in Children : Health & Medicine : Nature World News

Caffeine can Delay Brain Development in Children : Health & Medicine : Nature World News: Pubescent children drinking coffee or consuming products rich in caffeine might suffer from poor sleep and delayed brain development. A new study on pubescent rats showed that growth of young brain slows down in the presence of caffeine.

Researchers found that caffeine intake of pubescent rats' adversely affected deep sleep and brain development. The amount of caffeine given to the rats was roughly equivalent to three to four cups of coffee per day.

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