Re: Does caffiene have any effect on your memory?

Heidi, you ask an interesting question.  Caffeine is usually said to be the 
most widely used drug in society since it is found in so many popular 
beverages such as coffee, tea, and sodas; therefore there has been quite a 
bit of research examining the effects of caffeine on people.  Caffeine is a 
mild stimulant.  That means that it tends to increase the alertness of the 
person who consumes it.  Scientists have tested people by having them drink 
coffee with or without caffeine and then giving them a variety of memory 
tests.  Most of the experiments have shown a very slight improvement in 
memory in people after they have had caffeine, but some studies have shown 
no improvement.  The improvement in memory is probably due to an increased 
alertness and not a real increase in memory.  In addition, the improvement 
is usually seen only in people who consume caffeine on a regular basis 
anyway.  In short, caffeine may improve memory a little, but only for a 
short period of time, and then usually only in people who consume drinks 
with caffeine in them in the first place.  I hope this answered your 
question.