A 20-year-old male asked:
can caffiene from coffee really kill brain cells?
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Dr. Kevin Daus answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Coffee: There is no evidence that coffee or caffeine kills brain cells. In fact, the benefits of drinking moderate amounts of coffee probably outweigh the risks for most people, .
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Does caffeine kill brain cells?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Luis Villaplana answered
Internal Medicine 35 years experience
No: Nope.
6064 viewsAnswered Jul 16, 2019
A member asked:
How does caffeine get into the brain?
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Dr. Mark Fisher answered
Neurology 34 years experience
In the usual way: The same way that anything gets into the brain: Arteries carry blood to the brain. The arteries branch into arterioles which branch into capillaries. Substances diffuse OUT of the capillaries into tissue & waste products diffuse INTO the capillaries from the tissues. It's true for every substance and every organ, not just the brain & caffeine. I guess you skipped human physiology in high school.
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